Cultural inertia. People don't just suddenly change their habits because they have more money. I'm in Taiwan and see rich people live with what seems like poor

Cultural inertia. People don't just suddenly change their habits because they have more money. I'm in Taiwan and see rich people live with what seems like poor people habits all the time. Everyone is simply used to it and sees it as normal. I think attitude changes are more likely a result of education and the opinions and behavior of your peers. Limited contact with other cultures and ideas keeps habits and concepts of normalcy where they are.