It's mean to shoot down people's dreams.
Caroline is listening to her coworker talking about wanting to own a large Victorian style house.
Caroline wants to comment on her coworker's goals.
Caroline shows her coworker an application for cheap older homes.
Caroline reminds her coworker that she'd never be able to afford the taxes on her new house.
After a year of saving, Caroline buys a Victorian style house.
Caroline's coworker becomes depressed.