French guy here. There is a proverb in France that says that to live a happy life, you'd better keep a low profile (not literal translation which would more be

French guy here. There is a proverb in France that says that to live a happy life, you'd better keep a low profile (not literal translation which would more be to live a happy life, live hidden) "vivons heureux, vivons cachés". So yes if you own nice things and show it publicly, you'll get annoying comments, have them damaged or stolen. And it is getting worse. Unlike in Japan, I would not expect a lost wallet to be returned to its owner, never.