In this world, comedy can happen without money, but most tragedies are closely related to money.
Nowadays, rich people are afraid of others knowing they are rich, while poor people are afraid of others knowing they are poor. So, it’s often the case these days: the rich are low-key, while the poor show off.
Some say, “Money is a good servant but a bad master.”
Rich people make money their servant, while poor people let money be their master.
Being controlled by money is the saddest thing.
Some people clearly have little money but pretend to be wealthy, always feeling that by doing so, they can enter the world of the wealthy and be seen as superior by others.
Those who pretend to be rich often like to do these three things without deviation.
They always boast about paying the bill during gatherings but never actually do it.
When hanging out with friends, it’s inevitable to go out for food, drinks, and fun, which all cost money.
Friends and money are contradictory; talking about money can hurt relationships, while discussing emotions can hurt finances. To protect the relationship, money is needed to maintain it.
True friends are not concerned about whether you have money but whether you have a sincere heart.
For example, during gatherings, the issue of paying the bill will surely arise. True friends require your actions, not just empty promises.
Whether or not you have money, the other party is well aware. Real friends won’t mind if you don’t pay the bill or treat them to expensive things.
Those who pretend to be rich always talk about paying the bill but when the time comes, they make various excuses to leave or claim they forgot their money.
Just like Mark did. Despite being broke, he enjoyed going out with friends, claiming to have money each time to avoid others paying for him. Eventually, when the bill arrived, he pretended to be drunk.
One time, his friends refused to pay, leaving him in the restaurant. He had to borrow money to pay for the expensive meal and only managed to repay it months later.
After this lesson, he realized that pretending to be rich when poor is not easy and not worth the trouble.
They pay special attention to their appearance.
It is said that clothes make the man, and one’s attire can reflect their lifestyle and taste.
Rich people often keep a low profile, both in their dressing and daily behavior.
However, their clothing is not cheap; it’s just simple and understated, making them look no different from ordinary people.
On the other hand, those who pretend to be rich but actually aren’t pay special attention to their appearance, trying to deceive others with their looks to appear wealthy.
They dress flamboyantly, wear bright and flashy outfits, and accessorize with obvious jewelry.
Everyone knows that those who dress like this are either nouveau riche or pretending to be rich.
Only the poor care about others’ opinions and fear being seen as poor.
Truly wealthy individuals don’t care about others’ thoughts and would rather keep their wealth discreet, as revealing it can lead to trouble and unwanted attention.
They care a lot about their image and like to throw tantrums.
Those who have genuinely become wealthy through their own efforts tend to be humble and modest, handling things smoothly without being flashy or temperamental.
They have experienced hardships and understand the importance of being realistic; to gain benefits, one must rely on their abilities, not their temper.
In front of benefits, one’s image is not the most important thing; only when one succeeds, will they naturally gain respect.
On the other hand, those who pretend to be rich but actually aren’t care a lot about their image and tend to throw tantrums in the process of pretending to be wealthy, gradually developing a bad temper.
Because they have no idea what the world of the wealthy is like, nor do they understand the psychology of the rich.
They rely on their own ideas to package themselves, believing that once they are wealthy, they will automatically gain respect.
Due to past experiences of being poor and receiving judgment and mockery, they think that once they are rich, they will reclaim their lost pride. This leads to them having a bad temper while pretending to be rich.
What they fail to realize is that once someone truly becomes wealthy, their perspective changes, their horizons broaden, and they become more open-minded, no longer caring about trivial matters.
Throughout one’s life, the most important thing is happiness. Rich people have their own happiness, and poor people have theirs.
Happiness has nothing to do with money; it’s all about one’s mindset.
Even if you don’t have money, you should have your own pursuits and happiness. There’s no need to pretend to be someone you’re not just to save face, as it will only bring suffering and ridicule upon yourself.
Regardless of wealth, one should live openly and sincerely, actively pursue what they desire, and find joy in the process.