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People who tell you how much money they have/make within 2 minutes of meeting you

People who do not lead a sad, lonely life

Obnoxious-money-guy

Last night, I went out to a fun photography meeting that happens every other Tuesday.  These are great: you get to take pictures of 2 or 3 models that they hire, learn about how to improve your photo-taking skills, enjoy meeting new (and often strange) new people, and have a few beers.  But about the meeting new people part.  There are few things I enjoy more in life than meeting a new, interesting person, and there are few things I enjoy less in life than meeting an awkward, unfriendly, or otherwise ridiculous person.

So, here I am taking pictures and drinking a few beers and meeting people, having a good time.  There’s this one guy who is going on and on about whatever at a volume that is reserved for only two things: bingo night at the retirement home or making sure that other people around you hear your whole conversation.  I’m pretty sure the conversation was about doing something unfriendly or making fun of a homeless person, which is not funny unless that homeless person used to work on Wall Street.

After listening to this guy go on and on like a flock of angry geese, I’m nearby and decide to do the right thing and introduce myself to him, just to make sure I’m not judging him pre-emptively.  Here’s what I found out in the next 3 minutes:

  • He works at a prestigious company
  • Most people wouldn’t understand what he does
  • He is mean to the people who work for him
  • He makes several hundred thousand dollars, and his boss made $3 million last year
  • He doesn’t have any more time for me

A very stimulating conversation, indeed.  I did let him know that I write a blog and was once offered $50 / month to advertise on my site.  I think he was impressed and wants to be my friend, but instead of waiting to find out, I went and took a pee.  Guess I’ll never know.

To me, the adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” is misleading.  I think it should be, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again, but differently.”  It might lack the ring of the original, but people with particularly awful personalities should learn that they remain friendless because of how they are trying. They shouldn’t stop trying, but they should definitely avoid trying again in the same fashion.  While I’d typically say on this blog that these people are destined to die alone with their cats, I’ll take a softer approach today:

They’re likely to die alone with their cats.

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July 15, 2009 | Filed Under my life 

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One Response to “I’m sure your zero friends are impressed by your income”

  1. Garrett on July 16th, 2009

    I make about 12,000 rupees a year.

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