Money We are often told that "you can't buy happiness". If you were richer, do you think you would be happier? Why/why not? If you had no money at all, do you think you could be happy? Can you think of any examples of people who are rich and miserable? Can you think of any examples of people are poor and happy? Which do you think are generally happier - rich people or poor people? Do you think money can have a negative effect on people? In what way? Are you able to save money or does money simply flow through your fingers? How would you prefer to be paid - in cash or have the money transferred to your bank account? [edit] Getting hold of it "easily" Do you ever play the lottery? How much money would you need to win so that you could give up working? If you were to win so much money, would you give up working? What would you spend your time doing? What do you think is the quickest legal way of making a lot of money? If you were to find a small amount of money in the street or other public place, what would you do? If you were to find a large amount of money in the street, what would you do? Have you ever found any money in the street? What did you do? [edit] Everyday expenses Do you own a credit/direct debit card? How often do you use it? What is your opinion of "plastic" money? Do you like to carry cash around on you? Do you know how much loose change you have on you right now? [edit] Giving it away If you won the lottery, would you give any lottery winnings to charity? Do you regularly give money to charities? Do you generally give tips? Who receives tips in your country? What is the customary amount? Do you give money to beggars? Do you think that beggars should be allowed to operate in the street? Why/why not? Have you ever been robbed or had money stolen from you in some way? What happened? What is your opinion of investing in the stock market? Do you ever use "one-armed bandits" (slot machines)? Do you ever gamble in any way? How?