If there is something they surely have Bill Gates and Warren Buffett It’s money. The first is the co-founder of Microsoft and the second is the owner of the entire Berkshire Hathaway Inc. empire. Gates is sixth in the current list of people with the most money in the world, while Buffett is in the top 5.
Still, they once went to eat at McDonald’s and used a coupon to pay. Did your account run out of funds? This is what Bill Gates says in his usual Gates Notes, according to the site Live USA.
The episode occurred in 2017. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett were in Hong Kong for a conference. One day, they decided to go eat at McDonald’s. Buffett offered to pay, but when the bill arrived, he pulled out a sheet of paper with coupons. Gates was surprised, but then laughed.
Gates did not waste the opportunity to tell this wonderful and anecdotal story on his blog. He said that Buffett is a very frugal person and that he is always looking for ways to save money. He also said that the owner of Berkshire is an example of how you can be rich and still be a humble person.
The story of Gates and Buffett at McDonald’s went viral and was widely commented on in the media. Some saw it as an example of the simplicity of two of the richest men in the world. Others saw it as a way to mock wealth and consumerism.
The truth is that they both share these types of stories because they have been very friends for more than 30 years. They met in 1991 and quickly became close friends. They share many interests, including business, philanthropy and bridge.
Gates and Buffett have collaborated on many projects together, including founding The Giving Pledge, an initiative that encourages billionaires to donate at least half of their wealth to charitable causes. They have also invested together in several companies.