They Never Read Books

@else34 (13517)

New Delhi, India

July 3, 2016 8:59am CST

I have many friends who have money and are educated,but never read books.When I buy books,they say I am wasting my money. When they are free,they talk to their friends,crack jokes and laugh.I wonder how one who can buy and read books can live without reading them.

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@scheng1 (24650)

• Singapore

3 Jul 16

You will be better than them. If they do not want to learn, and read, you will be ahead of them soon. In the context of Singapore, most adults do not read too, but they will take up courses to upgrade their skills. It is common to see people in their 40s or 50s studying for a diploma in a completely new field. This is the way that society progresses, and we have to catch up with it.

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@scheng1 (24650)

• Singapore

4 Jul 16

@Marty1 I have completed a book about investment. Millionaire teacher by Andrew Hallem. He teaches middle school and yet he can accumulate a million dollars of net worth `in less 20 years of his working life. He did save very hard. Instead of renting a room, he helped those who had 2 houses to keep the second house safe by house-sitting arrangement. That is an innovative idea.

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@scheng1 (24650)

• Singapore

4 Jul 16

@else34 Wow, I admire those who can study online. All great business persons read. They have to read to catch up on the changes in their industry. They have to read to learn about the law, accounting and other aspects that will affect their business. They know about the impact of currency and inflation, and yet those who are working for them just go home, watch TV, play games and sleep.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@scheng1,That's exactly what I say to my friends.They keep laughing.I don't care,because I know how rewarding reading books is.Here in my town also many people who are in their 50s have joined different courses.And yes,an elderly gentleman has become an efficient accountant by studying online.

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3 Jul 16

Perhaps some people like something with more action. Maybe they prefer films instead of sitting comfortably at home with a cup of tea.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

3 Jul 16

@TopRear,Exactly.Our preferences and choices are different.I have friends who can keep watching movies for the whole night.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Marty1 Don't you think watching a movie is similar to reading books? A movie is like a visual story.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Marty1 That's because unlike your sister you are not interested in watching movies which she is.I am like you.I can 'watch' a movie only if you fasten me with the chair although there I may fall asleep in a matter of minutes.Give me a good book,I will read it until it's finished.

@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

4 Jul 16

well, if there is a way to borrow books I might do that first, but reading is never a waste

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Jessicalynnt,I borrow books when I can't afford buying them.I know buying books is a costly habit.A time was when I used to buy two to three book every week,but now I can't continue with this luxury.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

5 Jul 16

@Jessicalynnt I don't have a laptop.Nor do I have a kindle.However I'll buy these gadgets soon.I know I'll clear the bank exam I am preparing for.

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

4 Jul 16

@else34 no places to borrow? werent you working on a laptop? (cant remember now for sure if that was you) once you do, some ereaders have a free app version of their software that can be put on any device, like the kindle, and lots of kindle books are free

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@Macarrosel (7498)

• Philippines

3 Jul 16

I read books when I was in college. Not anymore and I don't have money

. I just read things online.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Macarrosel,I don't have money too,and books are now so costly.A few years back I used to buy book every week.All those books are now in my own home library.Now I buy books only when I have money.

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@Shiva49 (26209)

• Singapore

5 Jul 16

There are some good sites like BBC that covers a lot and also other leading news media - siva

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@JudyEv (325983)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jul 16

Some people here have no books at all in their houses. I find it hard to believe.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@JudyEv,Yes,many of my friends don't have books.They never buy books.I can understand that they are interested in other things,but often wonder how one can live without books,without companions.Books are like good companions,aren't they?

@Shiva49 (26209)

• Singapore

5 Jul 16

I know few who never read newspapers, listen to news and closed to daily realities. One said he stopped subscribing to newspapers as they remained unopened! I follow news more on the net now and try to read books and buy then when they catch my fancy - siva

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

5 Jul 16

@Shiva49,Here also there are people who read only read Headlines,that too on the first page.They never read books.No question of buying books arises.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

7 Jul 16

@Shiva49 LOL!! I agree with the saying,Sir.

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@Shiva49 (26209)

• Singapore

6 Jul 16

@else34 It is said "Ignorance is bliss" and "no news is good news" - siva

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@Monopolized (236)

• United States

3 Jul 16

If you like to read, that's you - nothing wrong with that. I, however, do not like to read. I find it incredibly boring.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

3 Jul 16

@Monopolized,LOL!!

That's exactly what my friends say.I,for one,have been a book lover and can't live without reading books.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

3 Jul 16

I do think they read books. They are just being practical. When I was in university, I never buy textbooks. But I survived and graduated with flying colors.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Shavkat,Believe me,they never read books.Casting a glance on the caption of a book or on the newspaper headlines is another matter.We are close friends.I have never seen them reading books.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

3 Jul 16

Everyone has the right to do as they please - if people don't want to read it's their business. All education dos not come from books.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@AbbyGreenhill,Yes,they are free to live the way they like to.I never criticise them.They,however,ridicule me.In their opinion I am a spoiled guy

who doesn't know how to enjoy life.

@1210800460 (557)

• China

3 Jul 16

To talk with friends is also learning knowledge.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

7 Jul 16

@1210800460,Agree.Actually if we have an open heart,open eyes and open ears,we can learn from everything we do,see or hear.

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@Genipher (5405)

• United States

3 Jul 16

Aw, they're missing out on so many great adventures by snubbing books!

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

4 Jul 16

@Genipher,Absolutely right.'Father,Forgive Them ForThey Know Not What They Do.'

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@sukhmani (881)

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7 Jul 16

Yes i also have many friends who make fun of me when i buy new books ...

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

7 Jul 16

@sukhmani,Let them laugh.Keep reading good books.Reading is a very good habit.Ignore your friends.

@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)

• United States

6 Jul 16

I read all the time. I enjoy reading in my spare time. I have started my own mini library in my room.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

7 Jul 16

@CaseyRoss9966,That's great.I highly appreciate you for your love for books and reading.Keep up.I have a small home library too.It contains some 500 books.

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@dobi_1122 (114)

• Bulgaria

13 Sep 16

I have friends with the opportunity to buy a book, but do not. Often the case when I read a book at school almost all classmates look at me strangely. Still ask me questions like,, because I read ", ,,Oh how many pages is this brick." Why do not read the book and understand what so many people read and spend their free time doing this hobby.

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@else34 (13517)

• New Delhi, India

14 Sep 16

@dobi_1122,LOL!! I know many such people.For them books are no better than bricks.I have also heard an old woman in my neighbourhood scolding her son who had purchased some books saying,'Why do you waste money on papers!!

@spicysweetie21 (2573)

• United States

27 Jan 19

That's not right or nice at all for your friends to say that you are wasting your money buying books. I think that reading books is very good for people, and it can be a really great away to take a break from your own life's problems by reading a book. I think that if more people shut off their phones, or reality t.v shows, and sat down to read a book, they would find that its a very calming thing for the mind.