Woman With Modest Upbringing Thinks She Knows Why Rich People Never Think They’re Wealthy. – ‘They surround themselves with people who are much richer.’

Have you ever noticed that people who grow up with money think their family is “middle class” instead of well-off? Even if we’re all essentially the same, the comparisons can be stark when two people of different economic backgrounds get into a relationship. TikToker @gen_laforce grew up poor, and thinks it’s wild that her girlfriend …

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

Any time conversations about wealth and poverty come up, people inevitably start talking about boots. The standard phrase that comes up is “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” which is usually shorthand for “work harder and don’t ask for or expect help.” (The fact that the phrase was originally used sarcastically because pulling oneself up …

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

Any time conversations about wealth and poverty come up, people inevitably start talking about boots. The standard phrase that comes up is “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” which is usually shorthand for “work harder and don’t ask for or expect help.” (The fact that the phrase was originally used sarcastically because pulling oneself up …

‘Here’s how to seem richer than you actually are’: Country club worker shares subtle behavioral traits that rich people have

A country club worker has gone viral for sharing her observations on the behaviors rich people exhibit that typically set them apart from others—even some of their wealthy peers. TikTok user Bella Dane (@spicybells) posted her video on the subject on Aug. 15. As of Friday, it has over 12 million views. “Here’s how to …

Mom Tracks Son’s Stolen Phone to Richer Classmate’s House

One woman used a tracking app to find her son’s stolen phone. When she uncovered the phone’s location, she felt even more sick to her stomach. Parenting is by far one of the toughest jobs that human beings can somewhat volunteer to do. As a parent, you’re responsible for each of your minor child’s needs, …

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

Any time conversations about wealth and poverty come up, people inevitably start talking about boots. The standard phrase that comes up is “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” which is usually shorthand for “work harder and don’t ask for or expect help.” (The fact that the phrase was originally used sarcastically because pulling oneself up …

A story about two pairs of boots illustrates how rich people get richer in ways poor people can't

This article was originally published on 3.02.23 Any time conversations about wealth and poverty come up, people inevitably start talking about boots. The standard phrase that comes up is “pull yourself up by your bootstraps,” which is usually shorthand for “work harder and don’t ask for or expect help.” (The fact that the phrase was …

Bartender Says Acting Richer Than Customers Earns More Tips

If you’ve ever sat down at a bar and felt like the person behind the counter serving you drinks was acting like they were superior to you or carried an over-inflated sense of self-worth, it might be because they’ve noticed that it helps to get them better tips. Maybe you felt like they were turning …

‘Act richer than your clientele’: Bartender says ‘light bullying’ toward customers helps her make more money

A bartender went viral on TikTok after recommending “light bullying” toward customers, which she says helps her make more money, sparking debate. The video features user Liv (@pettybliv) as she applies lip gloss in her car. She starts off the video by recommending bartenders act “like [they’re] richer than [their] clientele.” For example, if a …