> In the US (at least the south) every time I've ever heard anyone say they were frugal they meant they were cheap. Interesting. In Canada, I've lived in Ont

> In the US (at least the south) every time I've ever heard anyone say they were frugal they meant they were cheap. Interesting. In Canada, I've lived in Ontario, Alberta and BC. In each province frugal means someone who spends money wisely. ie buying a Toyota Camry instead of a BMW