Talking about money has always been a taboo subject in the United States because it represents status. The more money one makes, the more it influences how successful they believe themselves to be. Consequently, individuals believe that others assess their success according to the amount of money they generate. HISTORY/BACKGROUND OF WHY TALKING ABOUT MONEY IS TABOO Historically, the money-talk taboo originated from the land-owning class within England . Since the nation was small, the inhabitants developed stringent regulations on who owned land, and how it was passed down to future generations. Presently, they continue to follow a land guide etiquette , which lists landowners, along with any related titles. As an unwritten rule, as with property, they developed a custom that those with money do not need to discuss the subject. In the past, parents raised their children in a way to avoid disturbing them with adult matters , such as their income, debt, and savings and evaded speaking ...