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"Fake rich people" in rural areas refer to those who do not have much money, but they like to pretend to be rich and use various means to show off their wealth.
They flaunt their wealth in order to satisfy their vanity, or to cover up their poverty in an attempt to improve their social status and face.
Their behavior often comes across as ridiculous, even pathetic.
So, what are the ways for rural "fake rich people" to show off their wealth?
【▶> large gold chain small watch <◀】
In some rural areas of China, a unique way to flaunt your wealth is in vogue – wearing large gold chains and luxurious watches.
The practice stems from the "nouveau riche" culture of decades ago, when a group of peasants quickly became rich through land demolition, and they showed their new wealth by buying and wearing expensive gold ornaments.
Unfortunately, this is an outdated and tasteless way to show off, and the way to show off your wealth is counterproductive.
This way of flaunting wealth can be traced back to China in the 80s of the 20th century, when it was in the initial stage of reform and opening up.
Some rural areas received huge compensation through the government's land acquisition policy, and many of them went from poor peasants to millionaires all at once.
These "nouveau riche" began to buy luxury goods like gold chains and gold watches in order to show their rapidly acquired wealth.
They wore a large number of these gold ornaments into the city, attracting the envy of others, and a kind of "standard" - large gold chains, small watches, seemed to become a symbol of this class.
Slowly, wearing gold and silver has gradually become a way for the rich in the countryside to show off and a symbol of social status.
Over the decades, this practice has become completely obsolete, and now even ordinary farmers can earn a little extra income in other ways.
Some of them still insist on buying and wearing these gold ornaments in an attempt to show that they are living a well-off life.
Does this really reflect their affluence?
What we need to understand is that "flaunting wealth" is not a derogatory term, it is simply a way to express one's self-worth and status.
However, wearing a large gold chain is not the only option, and it is not necessarily the most appropriate way to express one's values and cultural identity.
Many people may find that many successful people who wear expensive suits tend to choose low-key accessories to match their outfits instead of over-the-top gold chains.
Some people may prefer to invest in other forms of assets such as real estate and stocks to build wealth, rather than buying gold jewellery to show their financial strength.
The cost of buying and wearing a large gold chain is not high, so this practice does not really reflect a person's actual wealth status.
Conversely, wearing luxurious jewelry regularly may bring more financial stress, especially when prices are volatile, which may affect investment returns and the stability of personal assets.
In some cases, some rural people who were originally economically well-off have increased their economic burden and even fallen into debt crises due to excessive pursuit of external material performance.
In fact, only by constantly Xi learning new things and developing your skills can you maintain lasting success and gain respect.
So, instead of wasting time and money on unnecessary gold chains and watches, invest in self-education and development so that you can achieve real success and prosperity.
[▶> go home for the New Year and rent a luxury car to save face<◀]
In fact, the above-mentioned wearing a big gold chain and a small watch to show off wealth is a means for the older generation.
With the progress of society and the change of people's concepts, the way of showing off wealth in the past by wearing rough gold and silver jewelry has gradually been abandoned by people.
The younger generation, which is more focused on personalized expression and high-quality lifestyles, has shown obvious resistance to simple and crude material displays.
In recent years, "borrowing a luxury car to go home for the New Year" has become an increasingly common social phenomenon, and the degree of showing off wealth has surpassed wearing gold and silver.
Whether it is taxis, online car-hailing, or car rental services in the traditional sense, they have ushered in wave after wave of demand peaks during this time period.
From the first year to the Chinese New Year, the car rental platforms are full of luxury car orders, and even doubling the price cannot meet the demand for orders, mainly due to the increase in demand for cars in rural areas, and many migrant workers will spend months of their wages to book luxury cars from online or offline car rental companies.
What is the reason behind this problem?
On the one hand, due to the continuous improvement of living standards and the enhancement of social mobility, the population flows frequently, and on the other hand, people's pursuit of quality of life is getting higher and higher, and their sense of identity is becoming stronger and stronger.
Therefore, being able to own high-value goods has become one of the important ways for many people to express their self-worth.
And for those who can't afford the high cost of buying a car, renting a car is undoubtedly a more practical option.
Especially for rural residents, renting a car has become a must-have option for many people to return home.
After all, not having a car will bring inconvenience to life and travel, and it will be difficult to show your achievements in front of relatives and friends.
It can be said that to a certain extent, cars have become the new "standard" for families in rural areas, and more and more villagers choose to rent cars not only for practical considerations, but also for the need to maintain face.
This car rental boom has also brought a certain negative impact, for rural residents and migrant workers who do not have high incomes, the practice of exchanging a few months' salary for a luxury car undoubtedly increases the pressure on life.
Over-reliance on external goods, as a means of self-identification and social recognition, also has the potential to weaken autonomy and independence.
It is necessary to raise the public's awareness of consumption and avoid blind comparison, and at the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the actual needs of residents in rural areas and improve their public travel conditions.
Only in this way can this phenomenon move in a healthier direction.
[▶> smoke and drink good wine, just to save face at the dinner table<◀]
As the Lunar New Year approaches, young people who have gone out to work return to their hometowns will begin to bustle with the bustling villages.
At the same time, the "tobacco and alcohol war" is also quietly starting - some people do not hesitate to spend huge sums of money to buy brand-name cigarettes and high-end liquor to show their nobility in order to pursue the so-called face; some people stick to themselves and are still Xi to enjoying cheap tobacco and low-grade alcoholic beverages at home.
So, are these young people really rich behind their talents?
According to some observers, many people leave their hometowns to work in the cities, often due to the high cost of living, which leads to a decline in living standards.
Therefore, they display their wealth by drinking lavishly during the Spring Festival, which is actually to satisfy their inner vanity, rather than a real expression of wealth.
In this case, behind the seemingly glamorous behavior lies endless sadness, not only the financial burden of smoking and drinking has become a major problem, but also the relationship with relatives and friends has begun to become complicated.
With the popularity of the Internet, more and more young people choose to share their life status online.
Among them are both successful people who flaunt their material wealth, and there are also pretenders who pretend to be poor.
However, whether it is true affluence or superficial poverty, the truth behind it is often the efforts of family and individuals that cannot be ignored.
After all, the real winner in life is not how luxurious the house is, or how expensive the car is, but the ability to maintain an innocent heart after experiencing the wind and rain, and to be responsible for his own life.
Otherwise, no matter how expensive the cigarette in your hand is, it can only temporarily cover up the inner hollowness and cannot bring true joy and happiness.
In this fast-paced era, we need to re-examine our values, move away from the influence of materialism, and return to a more real and meaningful world.
Because only when we have a solid inner world and a healthy mindset can we calmly cope with the challenges of life and enjoy the good times of life.
No matter what way you show off your wealth, in fact, in the countryside, if a person has money or not, you can see at a glance, and you can't disguise it at all......
[▶ How can > tell at a glance who is really rich in the countryside?<◀]
In our daily life, some people show off their wealth, wear designer clothes, wear high-end jewelry, drive luxury sports cars, etc., but this does not mean that they are really rich.
In fact, there are a lot of people who are pretending to be rich.
We can judge from their lifestyle, people who are really rich usually have higher requirements for quality of life, and they will pay attention to investment in health, taste, etc.
Truly wealthy people will have their own particulars and standards for tea, wine, food, etc., and will not only be familiar with the knowledge in these fields, but also spend a lot of time and energy to study relevant financial and investment knowledge, which needs to be supported by sufficient economic foundation.
On the other hand, if you find that someone lives a luxurious life every day, but does not see any pursuits in life, and does not have a specific job and career development direction, then this person is probably pretending to be rich in order to exaggerate his worth in front of outsiders.
We can also tell from their consumption concept that the real rich people do not care too much about the value of money, but will spend money on meaningful things when necessary, and they value the experience and satisfaction that the product itself brings to them.
People who pretend to be rich will deliberately add some seemingly extravagant expenses to show the nobility of their status and the importance of their social status, but in fact they will still be more cost-effective when buying.
Moreover, people who are really rich are more courageous and more bold in doing things, because money can bring a sense of relaxation.
They like to show their existence, so as to gain a sense of superiority, people who have no money, without this kind of self-confidence, are careful in what they say and do, for fear of making people laugh.
Finally, an assessment can also be made based on their social circle.
People who have abundant resources and are really capable will have a considerable number of friends and acquaintances who are not only able to provide valuable help, but also to give each other a good influence.
In contrast, some people who pretend to be rich tend to deliberately reach out to higher-class figures in order to gain a false sense of social identity.
Whether a person is rich or not does not depend on his appearance or words and deeds, but more importantly, it depends on how much effort and sweat he puts in behind the scenes, as well as how he plans and develops for the future.
Remember, only down-to-earth efforts and real ability are the reasons for people to truly be respected and envied!