Do you feel awkward around high net worth people?

[Anonymous]

I find it awkward to be around very wealthy people. I find its hard to relate to them and the gap in our socioeconomic status becomes a white elephant.

What about you?

[Anonymous]

Some rich people are awkward, some are not. Same with poor people, and middle class people.

Also, "elephant in the room" and "white elephant" are different idioms.

[Anonymous]

No I feel awkward around people with lower income, as I have to watch what I say.

[Anonymous]

I don’t feel ackward around very wealthy people. I also don’t feel ackward around very poor people since I grew up very poor.

[Anonymous]

How would u know their NW? Don’t judge a book by its cover - some could be up to their ears in debt and vice versa. Easiest is to imagine they are all naked!?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How would u know their NW? Don’t judge a book by its cover - some could be up to their ears in debt and vice versa. Easiest is to imagine they are all naked!?

This. We live in a mediocre house in a great neighborhood. We drive typical cars for our neighborhood. We dress typical for the neighborhood. We are wealthy but you’d never know it.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the person. Some high net worth people are incredibly nice, some are not. But that's no different then with any income break. If a high net worth person takes pleasure in subtly rubbing it in my face then I do feel awkward. But they are the exception based on my experience.

[Anonymous]

It can be a bit awkward if the people are not sensitive. For instance, we had several friends over and they were discussing their family adventures through Europe last summer. I get why they talked about it, I enjoyed hearing about their trips, but it felt weird for me because I couldn’t really contribute- we did a staycation to save money.

[Anonymous]

At what net worth do you start to feel awkward?

[Anonymous]

Only when they ask for Gray Poupon and I don't have any.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It can be a bit awkward if the people are not sensitive. For instance, we had several friends over and they were discussing their family adventures through Europe last summer. I get why they talked about it, I enjoyed hearing about their trips, but it felt weird for me because I couldn’t really contribute- we did a staycation to save money.

Did you mean it can be awkward if you are sensitive? You enjoyed hearing but felt awkward?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Only when they ask for Gray Poupon and I don't have any.

[Anonymous]

Nope. What a weird idea.

[Anonymous]

I feel awkward around people who are achieving a lot for the greater good because I admire them so. High net worth not so much? Just people with money.

[Anonymous]

I feel awkward around people who are achieving a lot for the greater good because I admire them so. High net worth not so much? Just people with money.