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Do people in the US really talk about how much they earn? I had the impression that doing so was socially awkward.
by thomasahle 5y ago
Do people in the US really talk about how much they earn? I had the impression that doing so was socially awkward.
- spoonjim 5y agoThey do, and in circles where doing it is gauche, the signal it through other means. The more elite you are, the more indirectly you signal it.
- thomasahle 5y ago> The more elite you are, the more indirectly you signal it. I don't see how that's so different from de-badging the highest end car models then. People can still see its expensive, it's just more indirect.
- agustif 5y agoLarry David's 'The Anonymous Donor' on Curb Your Enthusiasm exposes this masterfully https://curb-your-enthusiasm.fandom.com/wiki/The_Anonymous_Donor https://curb-your-enthusiasm.fandom.com/wiki/The_Anonymous_D...