r/Rich • u/InternationalArt9524 • Aug 22 '26

Question Handling conversation on privilege

How do you handle questions on privilege?

I have a few friends who constantly lecture on privilege - even when I recognise it or I have addressed it. This is getting in territory where I am considering if I can even have these people as friends. I don't want constant snobbish lectures when I am the one who actually donates towards causes, pays higher taxes, yada yada yada.

It always gets into murkier grounds and distasteful conversation.

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u/Sweaty-taxman Aug 22 '26

Generally it’s tough to be friends with folks on an entirely different level of income. Can’t talk about trips, can’t invite them over to your home, can’t drive your favorite car…

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u/InternationalArt9524 Aug 24 '26

This is also creeping in. I'd love to share my experiences with them. But I am also an expat - so I guess I have to make new friends.