In Western society, we tend to be so secretive about how much money we make at work and at our other endeavours. Talking about money is taboo, in part because relationships can change and people can act funny once they know the truth.
It can be tricky to know when you can talk about how much you make. However, this taboo is not a world-wide phenomenon. Westerners often encounter culture shock when traveling to Asia, whether for business or pleasure, and one of the differences between Asian culture and Western culture is that Asians have no taboos about discussing monthly or yearly salaries!
What if money was not a taboo in Western culture? Would we have a better relationship with money, with our finances, and with each other? Read More