That's messed up but unfortunately people in our society are like that when they become rich and successful and then don't talk to their old friends anymore because of financial status.
2007-01-14 02:02:09 · 16 answers · asked by ? 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I wouldn't say that I hate people who turn their backs on their friends because they are deemed too poor for them. I would never forget my roots and how hard it is to pull yourself up. At the same time, you should always try to do your best and work hard to improve yourself. Sometimes people stay in the same rut and do not want to make changes to improve their lives. When a poor person works hard to change their lives, they inevitably surround themselves with different people and a different approacch to their life. You should try to stay in touch with the special people from your past but it doesn't necessarily mean you are turning your backs on them because their poor. You are just on a different level in your life in the way you approach things.
2007-01-14 02:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by lucky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you have a good point. But I can tell you this, being a somewhat privileged kid,growing up, I never turned my back on anyone for their financial status. But people had no problem turning their back on me, when forgoing family $, and traditions. She did what?? Wrote me off, like a bad habit! It's not money that make people turn their back, it's ignorance. It's very amusing, how materialistic people are. You'll gladly see me with flip flops and a nap sack making my way to Target, a ghost among the crowd! But when I opt for the finer things, it's funny how many heads I turn. I could right an f----- book. And I just love the people that bluff about there $, I have friends that will snub you, if you aren't wearing a designer label, and driving a gas guzzling Hummer, yet they can't afford Walmart! Ha!!! Love it love it!! By the way I don't begrudge anyone, rich or poor, yes $ makes the world go round! Do I want my kids to be born with a silver spoon, why not, won't stop the grandparents for giving them what I've turned down, but I'll be dam sure they don't take that spoon and shove it up some body's a--!
2007-01-14 03:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by Aces 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It seems that all of my friends make tons more than I do. I am a single mother that works and is going to school full time. But none of my friends have turned their back on me. But I guess I do feel left out when the group desides to take a road trip and I don't have the money to go. Or even when they decide to go to the movies and afterward get a bite to eat and do some shopping. I usually get the cheapest thing on the menu and don't buy anything on the little shopping spree. They offer to buy something for me, but I won't let them. If your friends have left you, then they weren't friends in the first place. Time for some new friends, but not everyone out there will want a copy of your financil statement before signing on as your friend.
2007-01-14 02:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by liz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't hate those people, I feel sorry for them. Who knows the joys and friendships they could be missing out on. They may have fame and fortune, or even just fortune, but that doesn't make them better, just not as smart. To stereotype any person, for any reason just shows closed mindedness which only hurts them in the end.
2007-01-14 02:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like that are messed in the head.... they know that it canbe takin all away in a heartbeat.... people shouldn't get to full of them selves they should stay humble and thank god for their blessings and help the poor with that extra money they dont need... i hate this kind of people but you probably cant get through their heads...
2007-01-14 02:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by soccerboy_1243 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if someone turns their back on you because how much money you do or don't have isn't considered a friend but just a snob. They have more money big deal that doesn't make them a better person at all you don't need a friend like that.
2007-01-14 02:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you envy them, try to become rich. If you hate them, stay poor. Either case, it does not matter. Life goes on. True friends are hard to find, you just have to be true to yourself!
2007-01-14 02:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who would turn their back on a friend, especially a friend in potential need, is not much of a friend!
2007-01-14 02:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by danl747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For much of my life I've been the poor one.
Be kind to those you meet on your way up because you will meet them on your way down.
2007-01-14 02:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by T_I_GG_E_R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then they weren't really friends were they? Success does bring it's own set of problems!
2007-01-14 02:05:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋