> Interesting article. I assume that literally no one REALLY cares about status. Credentials, degrees, accomplishments, titles impress no one. I don't want to

> Interesting article. I assume that literally no one REALLY cares about status. Credentials, degrees, accomplishments, titles impress no one. I don't want to sound racist by naming specific examples, but certain cultures place a really high value on status. In the case of America, things get complicated quickly[1] certain subcultures in America place a high value on status symbols, while others place less. Then of course you have some sub-cultures that look down on anyone who doesn't have at least one piece of designer clothing, and another sub-culture (which may be higher status than the first!) that looks down on anyone who does wear gaudy designer brands! [1] Of course every country has multiple sub-cultures, but some countries have traditionally been more homogenous than others, although that is also often quickly changing, making any sort of attempt at painting cultures with broad brushes less and less accurate.