2007-02-05 02:03:20 · 8 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No. It is not the appreciation that causes elitism. It is the attitude that the finer things in life are your right, but not the right of your poor neighbor.
2007-02-05 02:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it does, I think it makes a person someone who simply appreciates quality. Some people may appear to be elitist with this attitude, especially if they are lucky enough to be wealthy, but at the same time there are plenty of people from all walks of life who appreciate the finer things even though they may not necessarily appear as if they do. It's all about perception really.
2007-02-05 10:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend entirely on what one considers the 'finer things of life'. It is relative. To someone who has no washing machine or dryer, those would certainly be the 'finer things of life'. Also, being able to afford a Vet's bill for their animals (which can be a considerable amount of cash) is a luxury for some, and one of the 'finer things of life'.
It's not always fine art, concerts, swimming pools, tennis courts, holidays, travel, expensive cars, designer apparel. Sometimes it's the everyday things that most of us take for granted.
2007-02-05 14:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by intrepid 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Most people have preferences for fine food versus a hot dog or nice clothes because they hang better or feel better.
The important thing is not to confuse a price tag with personal choice.
Ordering an expensive wine for the sake of trying to impress people even if the wine is not a taste you enjoy. Sometimes less expensive things are just as good.
Someone (who owns a Rolex and other expensive watches said to me that I would enjoy a cruise because I like the finer things in life) My response was I don't have to spend a whole lot of money in order to know what time it is or to enjoy a vacation.
i can be just as happy at an all inclusive resort where the people are friendly and I can relax.
Be yourself and don't put on airs.
2007-02-05 11:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Johnny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is the assumption that the "Finer Things" are somehow better, more worthy than the things others like. That's elitist. Unfortunately, the two do go hand-in-hand a lot.
2007-02-05 12:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Not Your Muse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be able to see and indulge in the finer things indicates to a life lived to the full and an love of life,
money helps, but isn't crucial,,im a hedonist and i love it.
2007-02-05 10:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by s2or3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if it blinds you to the simpler things in life ... & the ability to appreciate them as well.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-05 10:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by Philip T 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if you have the money and the attitude to go along with it.
2007-02-05 10:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋