Kate Hackett
Private planes, yachts, million dollar homes… Yeah, being rich sure has its perks. But there are other signs that aren’t so clear. Fear not, gentle reader, for today we’re going to check out ALL the signs that someone is super wealthy but doesn’t flaunt it.
u/ues1bredev recently asked the Reddit sub AskReddit for some “non-obvious signs someone is rich?” and Reddit did not disappoint. From the little things like never wearing branded clothing to the truly “AHA” worthy, I found the best answers in the thread. Let me know which ones had you nodding along in the comments below!
1. The Help
In my experience as a waiter in a fine dining establishment, they treat you like a normal fucking human.
Not sure if my boss coined the term, but a “100k millionaire” will treat you like you’re just “the help” and make you feel like less of a person…
2. Shhh
Most of the time, they will stay quiet about money, but never balk when presented with a bill
They will be very selective in those they choose to be friends with, for various legal reasons.
3. Hobbies
Casually having expensive hobbies. Stuff like sailing, skiing, and golfing. Especially in areas where those activities aren’t as accessible and if they’ve been doing it for a long time. You live in the Midwest but you’ve been surfing since you were 10? Probably rich.
4. No brands
They wear very nice clothing without any brand identification.
5. Just the quietest…
Real generational wealth keeps an extremely low profile.
They have no digital footprint. They actually pay people to keep information about them off the internet, and out of any publications.
They will keep a low profile, driving cars that blend in. Nice, reliable vehicles, but nothing too flashy.
6. True luxury
If their couches don’t touch the wall
7. No proof necessary
Really wealthy people don’t need to “prove” they are wealthy. If your insanely wealthy a 500k private yacht charter isn’t special. For people trying to be rich they flaunt it to show how wealthy they are.
Really rich people are not desperate (generally) for your admiration because they ARE wealthy. Their friends don’t give a shit if your on a 500k a week charter they probably are too.
8. Deflection
They are quiet when the discussion is about cost of living pressures, and will deflect the questions from themselves and/or nudge the conversation into a different direction
9. This is real luxury
Doesn’t bother with the pistachios that are hard to open.
10. Schools
Went to a good university but is kind of dumb
11. No luggage
They don’t have luggage when taking a flight.
So many wealthy people have multiple homes with separate wardrobes at each. To just jump on a plane with no carry on bags must be a dream lol
12. Nothing tacky
They are usually not wearing anything tacky or too fashionable. Just well made clothing that last a long time. They may have a luxury car but it’s not a new one and it’s not red.
13. Easy living
They have a certain ease with which they move about the world that you have to see to understand.
14. Workers
Might live what you would assume is normal and relative to what you do, but gets yard work done, has house cleaners, etc. If they have constant workers in house, they probably are ok.
15. Everything fits!
Alteration. Their clothes fit perfectly because they don’t expect things off the rack to fit perfectly they have someone alter them to fit perfectly.
16. Minimalism
Minimalist homes. I don’t know why…but rich people like the simple asthetic which honestly doesn’t feel homey. They’d rather live with very few things.
17. Veggies
They go out of their way to eat meals with fresh vegetables. And not just corn or tomatoes either.
