O. K. So, where do you think we can save more money?
Well, we could eat in more. That $ 300 for entertainment is mostly going to restaurants.
Yeah, that's a good idea, and you like to cook. What about the books?
No, I need my books.
Come on, if we save more money we can retire earlier, and you'll actually have time to read all those books you buy.
Well, what about the $ 50 you spent on a shirt? You could'Ve gotten something for less.
O. K. Let's compromise, if you agree to only spend $ 75 on books, I'll agree to only spend $ 40 for my next shirt.
All right. That sounds fair.