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I really don't get your parents. I know you have a rather cynical outlook on your upbringing, and it's hard to judge from the distance, but to me it seems your parents really fail to see how "damaging" it can be to connect friendship to payment. That's the complete opposite of what friendship is all about. But not just friendship, also the little things like helping out even strangers. Are we not supposed to expect or do this anymore without proper "re-imbursement" then? Hmmmm... I'm with you on that one, hun! Epic Fail!

Besides, I really think your Mom AND sister lack humor! Which is another thing everyone should have.

(...must admit, seeing as I can't reach Apple guy on the phone...it's hard for me to see the humor in that *growls at apple store*)

Hang in there, -zq!

Hugs,

C.