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Hugin

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4. This being rude wealth signaling must be a fairly recent thing.

Reply to Coolgoober (Original post)

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 01:03 PM

Feb 7

Back in the day, I was unknowingly associated with several individuals from storied families of vast wealth.

Other than some odd eccentricity about dress, diet, or hygiene. They were at least average with manners and empathy for those who were around them. Some very gracious and polite toward everyone.

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A Short Story About Rich People And Apologies [View all] Coolgoober Feb 7 OP

I had to really think about that. Biophilic Feb 7 #1

Manners are reserved for their peers or betters. AloeVera Feb 7 #2

I worked for a rich person who would always correct me if I said "No" "But" or anything that he deemed negative. chowder66 Feb 7 #3

This being rude wealth signaling must be a fairly recent thing. Hugin Feb 7 #4