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You know how some outfits look great on some people but worse on others, even though they’re more or less the same build, age, and the outfit is exactly the same? That’s because sometimes something impalpable, like a skip in their step or their confidence, can make all the difference.

In some situations, it’s money—and the biases that come with it—that make all the difference. This becomes evident after taking a look at some real-life examples, some of which you can find on the list below—that’s where we put some netizens’ two cents on things that are considered classy if you’re rich and trashy if you’re poor. Scroll down to find them below and see for yourself how big of a role wealth-related biases can play.

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“What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Having multiple baby mommas, not raising your kids, filing for bankruptcy, being a felon, eating fast food, not being educated and using the word very to describe things, this is all our president

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Showing up to a work meeting with your child while wearing a baseball cap and a t shirt while everyone else is wearing a suit.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Knowing a judge by name.
    Living on a boat.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Asking for money. When you're poor it's begging, when you're rich, it's a fundraiser

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Government handouts (the poor call it social security. The rich call it contracts)

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Someone else raising your kids

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Having a lot of kids. If you're poor, it's “irresponsible.” If you're rich, it's building a legacy.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Immigrant (if you’re poor), expat (if you’re rich)

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Having a barren house. If you're rich, it's called minimalism. If you're poor, it's not being able to afford furniture.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Substance abuse. Rich people are ‘troubled’ whereas poor people are just junkies

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Day drinking, speaking two languages, hard d**gs, tax avoidance.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Literally everything. When you’re poor everything you say or do is trashy and means nothing. Whereas when you’re rich, everything you do makes sense and get praised and everything you say carries weight.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Rich people collect. Poor people hoard.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Free stuff. It's called charity if you're poor, and swag if you're rich.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Not working

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Eating “exotic” parts of the animal. Calf brains in France - okay. Oxtails in Jamaica, not so much.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Multiple marriages/divorces
    Multiple fathers of your children
    “Container homes”
    Leasing vs buying
    Gambling

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Sadly, stealing. Or being corrupt.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Giving your kids odd names.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Just learned, a mattress on the floor. Or as the rich call it, a Montessori bed.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers One meal a day diet

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers A spouse who was born in a different country.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Just look at Balenciaga's clothing and shoes.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Having someone else pay.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers When the rich are dripped out in designer it's classy, when regular people wear that , the elitist say you're trying to impress others. I stick it to them and wear the copy version which looks just like the real one. They can think what they want to think, idc I look great

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Talking about money

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Drinking at noon, wearing old clothes, and having a 'stay-at-home' lifestyle.

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    “What’s Classy If You’re Rich But Trashy If You’re Poor?”: 28 Of The Most Illuminating Answers Marrying your cousin.

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