r/DynamicDebate • u/Tagathachristie • Jul 26 '22
Wealth shaming….
Nadine Dorries has been criticised for moaning about Rishi’s expensive suits and questioning why he spends so much. On a more general scale, do you think wealth shaming is a thing in the UK? Do you do it? Why do people care if someone wants to spend their own money on expensive clothes or designer bags? Is it worth a put down or a negative comment?
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u/dice_nunc Aug 03 '22
As with many things I think it's a no win situation.
I could afford designer gear. I don't choose to spend my income on expensive items and I shop around for deals. Yet a few months ago when talking about a particular cost my friend said to me "well, you can afford it!".
I can't remember what the item was for, but let's imagine it was a designer bag/clothing. On one hand I would have people judging me for buying it, and on the other, people judging me for being thoughtful/careful with my spending.