Researchers discover that money makes people nasty
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on โ17-01-2014 12:58 PM
YOU'VE probably experienced it at least once. Rudeness from a wealthy customer, arrogance from a twenty-something millionaire who owns a Porsche, shameless cockiness from your Poker 'buddies' while they clean you out.
It's everywhere, and many of us find ourselves thinking the same thing. Rich people can be really mean.
But that's not merely an unfounded thought, conceived while you grumpily empty your pockets and hand over your Poker chips to your gleeful friends. You might actually be onto something.
A recent study by researchers at the University of California Berkeley Campus has found a clear connection between wealth and a disregard for a fellow person's feelings. The Berkeley research team is lead by Paul Piff, a psychologist with an avid interest in the power of money over human interaction.
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on โ17-01-2014 01:23 PM
That's why I am the nicest poster here
Can anyone lend me a few bob? the horrible postman just left me a seven hundred odd dollar power bill

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on โ17-01-2014 02:17 PM
I agree money can make people nasty but I have found this is usually people who have recently aquired wealth.
People who have always had it don't feel it is necessary to be nasty to people who don't .
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on โ17-01-2014 02:51 PM
@margomeoz wrote:I agree money can make people nasty but I have found this is usually people who have recently aquired wealth.
People who have always had it don't feel it is necessary to be nasty to people who don't .
Margo when I was working I did repair work at costumers houses and did work in some of the poorest and riches areas and houses from druggies to Parliament house.
The worst area I ever worked in is called Golden Grove, its a so called must live in and if you dont your a no body.
Never offered a drink, and often "do you need to come inside" that was met with "only if you want your problem fixed "
The poor were generally the most welcoming and generous with offers of cool drinks in summer and hot coffee in winter.
One day I went to a house in an upper class area, I was greeted by the lady of the house and was given the story of how they have been away on a six month cruise and I thought to myself I am going to have trouble here.
well shortly after starting work she came up to me and asked if I would like a cup of tea, I said I would love a coffee if it wasn't too much trouble, she came back about 5 minutes latter and said it was ready but was empty handed. She then invited me inside where her and her husband were having morning tea, she had biscuits and home made cake on a plate just for me.
On another accasion in a very up market area on a very hot day I was invited for a swim in the pool, I declided that offer, but had to apply some sun screen on a young lady before she would sign my paper work.
There are all sorts out there and it was interesting to meet most, the only exception I found was the wantabe rich that thought they were good without actually having any class.
and that is not a dig at you or anyone else
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on โ17-01-2014 03:48 PM
@margomeoz wrote:
People who have always had it don't feel it is necessary to be nasty to people who don't .
It's those who "wannabe rich" that I can't tolerate.....I see them as faking it till they have made it.
They don't realize they just stand out as try hards.....lol.
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on โ17-01-2014 03:52 PM
Hawke, I just read your post, your last line is what I believe also......
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on โ17-01-2014 05:25 PM
Hawk that is what I was trying to say it is mostly the wanna be's with new found wealth that treat people badly and act like everyone is beneath them.
Most people born to wealth are like the one who invited you into her house for the coffee.

