I don't like to hang out with people who likes to show off
By kingparker
@kingparker (9673)
United States
August 8, 2012 7:16pm CST
I got no beef with my cousin, I just don't like his friends, and especially his brother - in - law. The problem is most of his friends like to tell those tall tale of how rich they are, and some exotic, expensive places they been to, and not everyone can afford it, etc..... but internally, they are super cheap. They never really invite people to their house party, none, nada. Especially my cousin's brother - in - law, his sister's husband, somehow we are related too, and I don't like this guy, because he look down at people. He graduated from some sort of dentist school, and he is a practitioner in some dentist office now. Maybe he made more money than I do. But the way he talked just arrogant, and I hate to have any conversation with him. So, even though my cousin has a open house party, I just make up some excuse not be able to attend. I don't need to know those people.
17 responses
@Mark72125 (135)
• United Arab Emirates
11 Aug 12
Yes,I completely agree with you.It is really frustrating to be around people like that.I mean there is really no need for people to do this.When we are altogether to have fun,we should just relax and enjoy and make each other as comfortable as possible instead of trying to show that you are better than the other etc.But,I guess when you do meet people like this you just need to calm yourself and ignore them if needed.
@asdomencil (4265)
• Philippines
10 Aug 12
There are really people that shows off even they don't have. Sometimes, they keep on telling torie not knowing that some of his listeners know him already. Furthermore, there are also people that reach one-step level above their previous position are really arogant and somewhat did not experience what others are experiencing right now.
I honestly admit that I came from simple family and I am proud of that because it is the one that puts me where I am now.
@vidhyaprakash_2 (7116)
• India
9 Aug 12
Hi friend, sad to hear about your cousin's BIL, some people are in his sort, they thought that they are superior and not in need to give respect to others, even they consider other persons as their dependent and try to dominate them, better to avoid this kind of persons, your decision is right, we can avoid this kind of unwanted events
@sol521 (61)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Hi. Kingparker! You're not alone. I've been dealing with that kind of people for about a year now. It really irritates me a lot listening to them who's only business is to show off, talk about random non-sense stuff and pretend to be somebody whom they are not. I can't stand those kind of people. I'd rather be alone.
@enjoythejourney (524)
• United States
9 Aug 12
In reading all the responses it appears as none of us really want to be near these folks. I know at times, though, we must. I have found what works for me on this occassion is just to "kill them with kindness". I go out of my way to be friendly and congenial, etc. I am not trying to be phoney or anything of that nature but am trying to make the best of a situation I would have preferred not be in the the first place. I think of it as putting a positive spin on a negative situation. If I can make their day a bit happier, while at the same time not driving myself crazy why not be nice. I am genuinely happy for them because I am happy with myself.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Yeah same here. I hate people who show off and lies ! I have this friend who is rich. It is true though because we went to his house and both of his parents are lawyer so it is really unquestionable. But what i hate is he asks what is the label of our shirts and bags. Yeah that`s how he talks to us and he always mention that his shirt and bags are A-class and expensive. He also boast where they have been and everything ! I hate it because he does not have to tell all that and asking labels are not appropriate 
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
9 Aug 12
King, same like you, i prefer to stay away fro this type of people. Although they are rich but i prefer to stay away from them. Arrogant people are just not worth to befriend with. I ever came across a few people who had that type of character and i just ignore them. Hope their talking don't hurt your feeling much.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
9 Aug 12
I have to agree with you on that. I don't like to hang out with people like that. I've known people like that myself and it is always annoying to talk to them especially when they think that they are better than you. I hate when people belittle others who don't do as well as they do. I would just ignore them and stay away from them. That's what I've always done.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
9 Aug 12
This is something that really does drive me nuts and it is definitely one of the things that I can say does keep me from spending a lot of time with a lot of people. You see, my family is a very humble family and we don't brag about anything. However, I find that a lot of people around here are very different from the way that we are. We are individuals that like to have our space and to take things as they come. It is because of that which we are considering moving out to the country where people are a lot more simple.
@redvakaurvaki (4216)
• Indonesia
9 Aug 12
some rich people always high standard in their society. it's annoying that they don't realize their wealth is not something that eternal. it's also annoying how the way they show off their stuff and though better than everyone around them. sometimes they though we are not suitable to them. if they ignore you, you should ignore them too, king. you don't have to listen them and become of their spectator when they were show off. you have to believe, the value of man is not based on stuff they had or their wealth. our attitude and the way respect each other is more important
@asiacevillar (643)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
you did the right thing. There are really arrogant people who looks down on their brothers and sisters, I really wonder if they're aware or conscious of that but whatever it is, they are not supposed to act that way because we're all equal in the eyes of God. Avoiding 'em is one good way to keep yourself away from those kinda people.
@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
9 Aug 12
hi king, I can certainly understand your feelings,,Phoney
people does seen to wreck the moment especially when its
so obvious...I just don't know why some people feel the need
to brag about what they have, where they have been or whatever.
Its really not cute except to other phoney people...
i don't blame you for passing up on the open house party
,,,besides how comfortable will you be???
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
9 Aug 12
I'm with you on this. People who are just full of it are not just worth spending time with because you will only learn one thing from them: everything about themselves. I may not have the richest of friends, but I prefer their company over people like that anytime. Back then, I used to talk back especially if I know that whatever that person is telling me is bull. But now, I just don't bother. They go their way, I go my way. As long as our paths don't cross, we're okay. 
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
i know how it feels to have relatives such as them, sometimes we even think how in the world are we related to them
@marguicha (223008)
• Chile
9 Aug 12
I have met that kind of people and, like you, I stay away from them. There is a terrible lack of respect inthose people that divide othr human beings in the "we" and "them" sort of way. They are disgusting and, no matter how rich they are, they are cheap.
@litvillegas (1274)
• Philippines
9 Aug 12
Hello kingparker.
There are some people wanna show everything what they've got to their relatives. Not knowing they are already bragging. Same with you I don't wanna mingle that sort of people. It doesn't mean that I don't like to be friends with them. It's getting on my nerves.. If I force myself to be with this kind of people it may give me a sin,lol..because I don't wanna pretend that I'm ok but deep inside I'm not comfortable with them..I wanna be fair and I tried hard to,,so I just minimize my time together with these sort of people.
