• maegul (he/they)@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    I also think you overestimate how many western people are rich by this standard.

    Still, many might be surprised at how many people they know or encounter who are rich by this standard. In a globally wealthy country, in the areas generally wealthy, you’re going to find “rich” people all over the place.

    • SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Well, maybe, I guess it isn’t really surprising to me. I certainly do think many in the upper middle class are consuming far beyond what is reasonable, from cars, to massive homes, to vacation homes, to just the sheer amount of stuff they buy and throw out. It’s unnecessary, and not needed for a good and still luxurious life.