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How to appear rich?

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happyasharry · 31/03/2024 17:58

I know this is crazy and it's a million miles away from how I normally think but I have a reunion coming up soon and I don't want to be the 'poor' one.
We have a 3 bed semi, a 3 year old Volvo and we're really strapped at the moment. I have a college reunion soon and most of my friends have travelled the globe, found rich spouses and live the dream.
Anyway, for one night only I want to appear like them. I love my life and I am proud of what we have achieved as a family but this is playing on my mind. Any idea how I can achieve this and just fit in a bit?

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Viviennemary · 31/03/2024 18:06

Just don't bother. Quite a lot of fairly well off people are completely tight and don't spend a penny if they can help it.

User364837 · 31/03/2024 18:06

Rich classy people don’t always tend to flaunt it, so how would they know? Unless you get talking about jobs, spouses job, houses or cars. But even then how would they know if you’d had a large inheritance or not?

JJathome · 31/03/2024 18:06

CurlewKate · 31/03/2024 18:05

If marrying a rich spouse is the height of their ambition then why would you want to be like them?

She never said it was the height of their ambition?

Nicetobenice67 · 31/03/2024 18:06

Just because there are rich doesn’t make them better than you …it’s shallow to fake it you won’t feel happy with yourself ..if there is a problem it’s there problem

Queijo · 31/03/2024 18:05

The richest people I know legit do not give af what they wear, what they drive and don’t care what people think of them.

So my advice would be stick an old battered Barbour over your outfit and exude confidence because at the end of the day what these people think of you won’t change anything about your life.

CurlewKate · 31/03/2024 18:05

If marrying a rich spouse is the height of their ambition then why would you want to be like them?

SheepAndSword · 31/03/2024 18:05

In my experience people don't ask questions like this at reunions - just wear a nice outfit and say you're happy and content!

TeaKitten · 31/03/2024 18:04

If they are as rich as you say they will no you are faking it. Just own it and be happy and confident with your life.

JJathome · 31/03/2024 18:04

dont try to do this op you can’t fake it, what you going to do turn up and lie? If you are actually proud then be honest.

StarlightLime · 31/03/2024 18:03

Don't think you can fake it, op.

Nicetobenice67 · 31/03/2024 18:02

Don’t try to be something your not

Notimeforaname · 31/03/2024 18:01

Watch Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion. All the tips you need there 🤣 Just get a power suit and say you invented something.

Pootles34 · 31/03/2024 18:01

Don't. They will know, you'll be embarrassed. If you really think they will judge, don't go!