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[–] [email protected] 32 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think context is important here. Asking a co-worker their salary is fine. Asking about the salary of someone you're on a date with is not fine.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Exactly.

You should have asked them for their W-2 before agreeing to meet.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Yeah and get their credit score before you even reply.