money

*Money has different names.*

In marriage, it’s called dowry.

In church or temple, it’s called offering.

In school, it’s fee.

In divorce, alimony.

In court, it’s fines.

To kidnappers, it’s ransom.

To children, it’s allowance.

Civil servant retirees, it’s pension.

When you pay the government, it’s tax.

When you borrow from bank, it’s loan.

Employer to workers, it’s salary.

When you offer after a service, it’s tip.

When you owe someone, it’s debt.

Master to subordinates, it’s wages.