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Double Standards for Rich People vs. Poor People

Classy or trashy? You may think you know the difference. But things aren't always so clear-cut.

Many things we naturally expect from the rich are things we condemn poorer people for. Don't believe it? Thanks to Reddit, we collected a gallery of things that are classy for the rich and trashy for the poor.

1.

Being no a first name basis with your local judge. -u/UpInSmokeMC

2.

Having someone else raise your kids for you. -u/CompetitiveVanilla14

3.

Being escorted somewhere by the police. -u/I_Love_Small_Breasts

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4.

Drinking alcohol at all hours of the day, AKA day-drinking. -u/Appleonius

5.

Spending all of your money at a casino. -u/twogvio

6.

Not working. Actively looking for a job. -u/itspeterj

7.

Wearing a bathrobe all day long. -u/tomw_n

8.

Giving your kids hard to spell or hard to say names. -u/whoshedasme

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9.

Doing drugs, namely doing cocaine. -u/MadRockthethird

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10.

If you live in a tiny home it’s ‘eco friendly' but if you live in a trailer, you’re trash. -u/Kamisquid

11.

Buying old, antique, or classic cars. -u/anothersatanist89

12.

Moving around to new homes frequently. -u/jellyjoenut031

13.

Getting your money from the government. -u/poxxy

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14.

Thrift shopping, thrifting, being thrifty when it comes to clothes. -u/Heymrpreacherma

15.

Minimalism. Poor people can't afford furniture, but for rich people it's called balance. -u/WriteAngry

16.

If you are weird and rich people call you eccentric, but if you are weird and poor, people call you crazy. -u/-eDgAR-

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17.

Having five or more children. -u/g-tron13

18.

Rich people have mistresses. Middle class people have affairs. Poor people have side pieces. -u/DarthZoon_420

19.

Asking your friends for money. If you’re rich, it’s a “fundraiser.” If you’re poor, it’s a handout. -u/Courbet72

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20.

Drinking in the park. When they do it, it’s a “banquet,” but when I do it, I’m “hammered” and need to “get off the swings and put my pants on." -u/Ivelostmyreputation

21.

Scamming people out of their own money. -u/robcrowley85

22.

If you're rich you're a vintage collector. If you're poor, then you're a hoarder. -u/whatsinURfckingbox

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23.

Not paying taxes. If you’re poor, you’re stealing from others but if you’re rich, you have business savvy. -u/Combest94

24.

Rich people say living frugal, poor people call it broke. -u/80sRiverBedScene

25.

Casual clothing in a formal environment. Hoodie and cargo pants at a law firm: you're either going over your trust fund or taking on crippling debt to get out of a public intoxication charge. -u/luce202

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