The 10 Non-Obvious Signs That Someone Is Wealthy: A Closer Look

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What’s a non-obvious sign someone is rich?

I’ll go first; when they have no idea what anything costs. I’m not saying I’m poor, but I notice whenever the price of groceries increases by the smallest margin.

After a community member asked this on an online forum, here are the highest-voted responses.

1. They Are Quiet

Well-to-do people have nothing to prove.

Somebody states that most are quiet about their money but never flinch around a bill. They’re choosy when picking friends.

2. They Don’t Wear Brands

Several thread contributors agree that moneyed people prefer clothes without any brand identification.

One adds that they knew a person from a newly wealthy family who would buy top brands and remove the tags. He didn’t want anyone to know what brand he wore.

3. A Low Profile

If you are on a mission to look well-off, there is no need to have multiple pictures on social media.

A user indicates that the monied has no digital footprint. They claim that loaded people pay to keep information about them off the internet. Their cars are reliable and blend in nicely.

4. Nothing Shakes Them

Being a calm and collected person has always been my goal. This is getting hard amidst the current economic times. I want to scream every time I’m at the grocery store. 

Contrary to this, an individual writes that the wealthy have confidence, calmness, and a sense that everything will work out. They remember being around an opulent guy when he was hosting, and something broke.

He said, “….huh, oh well, I’m sure we have a guy for that.” My point? He did not spend any moment registering that as a problem.

5. Expensive Hobbies

How much do your hobbies cost? Many say that the well-to-do have expensive hobbies, which they maintain casually. Some of their favorites are skiing, golfing, and sailing.

They always find a way to engage in such activities, even in areas where those hobbies aren’t readily accessible. For example, if you’ve been surfing in the Midwest since you were ten, you’re probably well-off.

6. First Edition Books

A forum member replies that they had a loaded running buddy.

The old books on his bookcase were not for reading purposes. They were an investment and cost more than the electronics in his place.

7. Clean Tires

Do you run your tires down until they’re unsafe? That’s not wealthy people’s behavior. Someone with a real estate friend explains that they evaluate a prospective client’s money or credit by looking at their tires.

If the client has clean tires with good tread, the senior staff handles them as they are a good prospect. The new guys handle clients with dirty and almost bald tires, as getting them approved requires tons of footwork.

8. Their Reaction To Money-Related Emergencies

How do you react to an emergency that involves money? The things you worry about define your level of wealth. One person breaks down how poor people react when their bike is stolen.

It’s a big problem because it’s their primary method of transportation, which sustains their ability to work and make a living. In the eyes of well-to-do people, a bicycle is a fun way to get some exercise in, and they can replace it easily if gets stolen.

9. Respectful Millionaire Attitude

Another responder suggests that people with old money are respectful to those around them. In elementary school, they were friends with a person from a family with old money.

His family and friends treated them with much respect despite them being from a low-income family. They did not try to stick out the fact that they were rich. In contrast, newly monied people are flashy and flaunt their wealth obnoxiously.

10. They Look Homeless

Finally, a Beverly Hills worker reveals that on their first day, their boss told them that if a person comes in looking borderline homeless, they should help them immediately.

Those are the wealthy clients. They found this to be true. Loaded people downplay their wealth because they genuinely do not care. Do you have any other signs you could add to this list?

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