" Rich people NEVER speak about money . It ’s like oxygen . It ’s just … there . No demand to discuss it . "
Love it or hate it, “stealth wealth” is having a moment.
So, weaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityabout signs that someone is low-key rich. Here’s what they had to say:
We also tot responses fromthisReddit train of thought .
1.“Their kids have no pressure to get regular, middle-class jobs. Some families I know have three to four kids, and are very proud this one is an artist, that one is 40 and getting a PhD, the other acts and directs local theatre. It’s a subtle status symbol to support your kid in whatever. I have a minor panic attack — how does that pay the bills?! But it doesn’t have to.”
— atomic number 92 / mechantmechant
2.“Something on their face. Even if I switch clothes with my rich friend you can easily tell that he is the rich one. Maybe it’s the diet or lifestyle, I don’t know.”
— u / sleepdaddy
" I imagine it ’s lack of worry . You put your fat friend ’s clothes on , you ’re still worried about how you ’ll make rent / mortgage , what bump if something comes up you ’re not ready for , stashing money away for retreat , etc . Plus , you ’re upset that you ’d fuck up your acquaintance ’s expensive clothes . We do n’t realise how much worry weighs us down until it ’s not there . "
— uracil / chanaleh
3.“People who ‘have a guy’ for everything generally have quite a bit of money. 1) it shows that they are well-connected, and 2) it shows they have the disposable income to be able to hire help, rather than DIY. If you know someone who has a good plumber, HVAC, contractor, handyman, and house cleaner, they probably also have a nice bank account.”
— robert_dunder
" Spend money to pull through time versus spending sentence to save money . "
— u / NotAllWhoPonderRLost
4.“They don’t feel the need to show off on social media. I’m not talking about pics from vacation – everyone does that. But people who post pics of their new watch or new car or whatever are clearly desperate for attention and validation. Truly wealthy people have no need to flaunt it online.”
— Anonymous
5.“I didn’t realize how wealthy some casual acquaintances were until we were at a nicer bar at a resort, and as soon as the staff saw their credit card, they started getting really, really good service. It was a nice place, and they were great to everyone, but suddenly this couple was like the only ones on the room. So apparently, the color of your credit card is a sign (which I don’t think is always a giveaway, but people in some industries just probably know rich-person credit cards). I have a Sallie Mae student loan cash back card, and that didn’t get me anything.”
" religious service industry worker here . We definitely point out the really dainty cards , since the laughably toilsome metal ones slue so nicely and are intelligibly different than the kinds us normal - job - let - folk have . Certain carte have wild minimal dollar amounts to open , or keep up , or have a fee that only the deep can ignore . So yes , of line , this signals that the card holder must be filthy robust . However , these people should n’t be plow any good than any other client . "
— uranium / Illinois_smith
6.“Their hair is impeccable.”
" They are n’t confine to cheap shampoo , conditioner , and hair oils like the rest of us . They can yield the good tomentum product , hair hairstylist , and salon treatments . Hair is significant in both professional and societal stage setting , so that ’s something they ’re willing to spend on . "
7.“They rarely or never talk about money in everyday conversations. There’s a saying that there’s an inverse correlation between how wealthy someone is and how often they mention money.”
— u / ragnarkar
— atomic number 92 / excti2
8.“Their clothing. This whole ‘quiet luxury’ obsession is a great example: quality, well-fitting clothes that will last but don’t beg for attention. No flashy designer labels. The clothes might be by an expensive designer, but they won’t have the brand printed across it.”
9.“It’s certainly not 100%, but one sign could be expensive hobbies. A lot of wealthy people I knew growing up didn’t think of themselves as wealthy at all. But not a lot of skilled wakeboarders, horseback riders, ‘outdoorsmen,’ or snowboarders/skiers could have reached that point without having money.”
— u / avanross
" This is the best reply . People with by-line like fly , racing , horseback equitation , sailing , expensive golf / country club memberships , etc . Instant indicators . "
— u / Sclass550
10.“Not having a case on their phone. It’s a way of saying it doesn’t matter if my screen cracks because I can pay to get it replaced. My ex refused to put a case on her phone and paid $125 twice in one month to have the screen replaced and still refused to get a case.”
— u / Alexander_Hamilton _
11.“Their meals consistently have lots of fresh fruits and veggies.”
" Growing up poor , we commonly eat ramen , canned intellectual nourishment , or fast food . It was n’t until I get older that I realized upper midway - class / deep people feed in their kids fresh garden truck and teach them about nutrition . Now , I can in general ( but not always ) tell if the great unwashed grow up rich by their diet . "
12.“Their teeth are usually perfect. As someone who grew up with very crooked teeth, with parents who couldn’t afford to get me braces, I had to wait until I was into my career a bit to afford fixing my smile. My self-esteem suffered when I looked at everyone’s beautiful smiles, and I was so self-conscious in pictures. It’s shocking how many people take it for granted.”
13.“A lot will look unusually great for whatever age they are. Wealth buys good, regular medical care, maybe the occasional nip/tuck, personal trainers, dietitians or meal delivery, and a good dermatologist.”
— losfrangeles
14.“Subtle but enhancing makeup.”
" cleaning lady who are wealthy but do n’t feel the need to flaunt it mostly have low-pitched - primal makeup , nail , lashes , etc . I ’ve notice that impersonal and classic colors ( no gaudy colors like hot pink or atomic number 10 yellow ) are common with them . "
15.And finally, “The biggest non-obvious sign I’ve found is the way they talk about their experiences like going to the Galápagos Islands or that time they stayed at the such and such resort in Hawai’i. They’ll go on without realizing that most people can’t exactly just up and do whatever it is they’re talking about. It’s that simple naivety.”
" I grew up in a well - off area , but my family was n’t . I stop up dating a girl who kick the bucket to secret school , and meeting her friends was eye - chess opening . Like , uh , no , I have n’t been to Paris . "
— u / middleclass_whiteguy
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