People loves to show off how rich they are
By kingparker
@kingparker (9673)
United States
February 28, 2011 4:43am CST
Sometimes I hate to have conversation with some people, because they simply wants to show off. A lady who is my sister's friend, yesterday my sister and I, also with my nephew and niece bumped into her at the mall. She show off what she bought, and told us she went to some fancy restaurants the day before etc...... Her boyfriend is a doctor, and he treated her so good, she could get whatever she wants.
Also, she told us when she went shopping, or dine in a restaurant, she never has to look at the price, she just bought whatever she likes. That is totally show off. The whole time, I only have pretend to smile when she looks at me. I would avoid to have a conversation with her. I just don't understand how could my sister be friend with her.
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@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
1 Mar 11
hahahaha.. i know people like that. no problem with me hearing them talk like that but once in a while. i may try to avoid them once we bumped into each other but not to the point that i might hurt them. people like that have their own reasons as to why they talk like that but i don' really care.
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@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Mar 11
I can understand that it is very annoying to have a conversation with a person like that. I just think that she is very shallow. Actually she is just a girlfriend of a doctor, namely she hasn't been his wife yet. She shall not show off so much now, as you know:) Only shallow people like to show off.
I love China
@autumndreamer (3185)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Because they don't always experience those kinds of things! I think people love to talk about things that are not usual for them. Like when we got things we want and that's so unusual so we talk about it to other people. I think your sister's friend is so annoying, I'm sure nobody likes her. It is just natural to show off how fortunate we are to maybe gain admiration. It is just natural but if it really annoys you too much, next time avoid those kinds of people.
@anna18 (142)
• Philippines
1 Mar 11
people loves to show off.. this is so true. I know of someone who presents herself that she has had travelled the world. she had all these new stuff. but lately, i wondered why she was so quite. It was her sister who spent everything - the travel, fancy clothes, etc. name it. She had nothing to share expect to brag about it. Now, that both of them (my friend and her sister) is not in good terms.. i haven't heard of anything new. It was like a show.
What I have always observed is that - people who are indeed well off never tell people how rich they are. Infact, I just recently met an architect. Physically, he was so thin, so simple in the way he wore his clothes. But one thing is for sure, He had more than 4 cars (all band new). He never spoke of being rich, but I can just tell in the way he speaks. It was with substance. Everything is documented that its true.
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@tessa9 (1085)
• Philippines
28 Feb 11
I think everyone one of us wants to show off one way or another. It's just human nature. Maybe some people are not even aware that they are already showing off because they are just used to it and no one probably ever called them out. If the lady is a close friend, I think you should talk to her about it. You can say that some people who don't know her might take what she's saying the wrong way. If your not that close with her then I don't think you should say anything to her face because she might even turn this around and say that you are only jealous. I think being people who are just like that are insecure.
@maryjane41 (90)
• Abbeville, Mississippi
28 Feb 11
i had a friend like that. it was always about money. and it got to a point that her family thought that i was just her friend for her money. but she does goes where ever and does not worry about money or how much anything is when i am trying to see how to save money.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
28 Feb 11
Don't need to grimace and bear the pain. Since she is not your friend but your sister's, you could just excuse yourself from the conversation. Just tell her you have more important things to attend to, like going to the yacht party with the royalties, or maybe going to the fast car showroom to pick a car for yourself, or going to attend a charity gala so you can donate money. Nah...just excuse yourself and be true.
As to why your sister choose her as a friend, the other way is to ask why she also chose your sister as a friend. Maybe the two have something that complements each other. Rememeber: Family you don't choose, friends you can and must.
I won't judge that lady. No need to. Either you accept her or you excuse yourself.
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
28 Feb 11
hello,
It is kinda embarrassing! I hate those kind of people they just want to show what they got.. okay,okay. I also dont like those people I dont really listen to them. If she is my friend I will tell it to her face that she is just making bossy. Whatever her reaction will be but I will tell it politely.
So,good luck
@FaniKaka (44)
• Pakistan
28 Feb 11
Yes it is really annoying. These kind of people think they are superior but in reality they are inferior in my opinion.
They believe success means money and intelligence is nothing in front of money nor morals and discipline and manners are important.
Materialistic approach is ruining the society and people dont care about others.
@sexyice (873)
• Latvia
28 Feb 11
Hey hey king... :)
Because these people are much more complex and they complexes hide in the cash. They want to show their power and often they did not work and then they become fools. I think they are empty and stupid people. With rarely have to talk about.
In my life, I met rich people. And only rarely are smart and intelligent.
Don't envy this people, because maybe soon you will be rich and then you need remember don't loose yourself!!!!
@asianjabba (158)
• United States
28 Feb 11
I hate those type of people also. Just look at it from this sense. Usually when people are talking about themselves in that sense, about how rich, lucky, amazing, and wonderful life is, they are trying to cover up something that isn't perfect or down right terrible. A lot of people who are rich or are very lucky usually don't show off or bring up things like that. But people who do usually have something to hide or is trying to hide. If it really bothers you that much, just stop talking to her and ignore her.
@darkridersoumya (199)
• India
28 Feb 11
These kind of people are the complete opposite of what they show the world they are.So as to overcome that alter ego in them they tend to show off in a very over the top way infront of other people.