The Forty-Grand Entitlement: When My Brother Crossed the Line
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My younger brother, Tyler, wanted to buy a new car and asked me to help him look. I specifically took half a day off work to drive him around to three different dealerships in the city. That evening, I posted a quick status on Facebook: "Car shopping with my little brother. That Audi A3 we looked at seemed like a solid choice." Less than ten minutes later, Tyler's girlfriend, Chloe, called me. "Emily, buying a car is between me and Tyler. What are people supposed to think when you post stuff like that? That I can't afford it myself?" Her voice was cold enough to freeze water. Before I…