What do we learn about the man from the dialogue?

W: I’m going to look at new cars tomorrow. Why don’ t you come along?
M: I’ d like to, but I don’ t want to be tempted.
W: I’m sure you could get a good deal.
M: Yes, but I can barely afford a new car right now.

W: John, thank you for organizing yesterday’ s trip to the seaside for the old folk.
M: They all seemed to enjoy it, didn’t they?
W: Certainly, I don’ t think you could have done it better.
M: Thank you, but there was still room for improvement.