The Names Of Money

Did you know that money actually has different names depending upon the circumstance or reason? For instance ...

• Money given in church or temple is called tithe or offering.
• To a beggar, it is alms.
• To a charity/relief effort or organization, it is donation.
• To a school, it's matriculation or tuition fee.
• In certain marriages, it is dowry.
• In divorce, it is alimony, and for each minor child, it is child support.
• When one owes someone else, it's debt.
• When one is required to pay the government, it's tax.
• When levied as a penalty in court, it's a fine.
• When one rides public transportation (e.g., a bus, plane, taxi, train), it's fare.
• At retirement, it's pension.
• At work, it's salary, but if one punches a time clock, it's wage.
• For a parent to her/his child, it's allowance.
• When it is borrowed (e.g., from a bank), it's loan. . .a mortgage for a home buyer/homeowner. . .but rent when one leases a home or apartment.
• When given for extraordinary service rendered (e.g., to a waiter in a restaurant), it's gratuity or tip.To a kidnapper, it's ransom.
• For an illegal transaction or "shady" deal, it's bribe.

And when a husband gives money to a housewife, well ... it is called DUTY because a wife is on DUTY 24/7 during the entire marriage. –Author Unknown/Contributed by Ralph