I was told of an amusing story today.
Because our district is very small and roads are fews, we tend to drive past the same cars often, learn to recognize a person from their cars and if you are extra observant, you’d even know a household’s changes or latest additions.
This was how I, or rather my husband, noticed that a certain household in my neighbourhood recently sported a swanky new car in their garage.
When I commented on this to my family, I was told that this car was acquired to give the owner a more respectable standing.
Apparently, because he drove a modest car before this, he had trouble convincing certain people that he belongs to a very important committee – which is perhaps because most of the other committees came in with not only expensive cars but were probably chauffeured.
It doesn’t matter that he has the documents to prove his membership because his very ordinary and relatively cheap car obviously tell these group of people that he could not be someone in such important position.
In short, cheap car = no money = NOBODY!
Lucky for this man, he was able to get himself a car that equates his standing and command the respect that he deserves.
But isn’t it sad that some of us would quickly judge a person’s social standing based on his material possessions – his car, clothes, watches and etc.
Don’t they know that some of those who drive prestigious cars like BMWs have more red than black in their accounts and some that drive simple cars like Madzas have very long numbers in their accounts?
YES, I second that! At least I know of a friend who earns A LOT with her current job, yet she’s driving only a Wira. She could afford vacation to Europe at least twice a year.. when on the other hand, a friend who’s driving a BMW couldn’t even afford a vacation to Langkawi. LOL! LOL!
Lesson learned: Never underestimate those who drive/wear cheap stuff..
Exactly! It’s personal to choice to show one’s asset. I just don’t like the attitude of looking down on someone based on their appearances.
what you write is true. on the other hand there is the other side of the coin. for example if you are for example a small time businessman…. and if u can afford to buy a super luxury car people will think u r not qualified to b driving that car n ask delicate questions or simply make accusations
That is a different issue : the problem of convincing others that you deserve and can afford whatever luxury you have
But I drive only Iswara and memang cannot afford to go holiday.. like go to singapore.. waaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.. sedih sedih.
But the most respectable people are not because they are rich PapaJ. Singapore will come some day and so what if you drive an Iswara – you are a fine father and husband and you have my respect.
I guess I’m a nobody too coz I’m still driving my first car i.e. my now 11 yrs old Tiara!! Hahaha…But then again, am not so keen on fancy car. As long as I can get move from Point A to Point B, that’s good enuf for me…unless of coz my car is beyong economic repair! ;p
Exactly, why should we need to earn respect with material possessions. And if anyone think YOU are a nobody just because of your car, you can laugh in their face. Besides, even if you are not doing what you do now, you still have my respect because you are able to manage a family and career at the same time
Well, if that guy bought the car with cash payment – no loan, no hanky panky stuff, he wouldn’t work that hard to be somebody in the community.
besides, there’s nothing to proud of to drive a car that technically owned by the bank via monthly paymentsssssss.
To me its a personal choice to display one’s wealth. It’s a pity only when some folks tend to judge another person from how they look on the outside. And I agree, there is nothing to be proud of driving a car that is still on loan.
Nice one darling.
I know some uncles who drives really buruk car but lives a luxurious life.
One can never judge by the car (or cars) a person drives.
Else, take a trip to those banks’ car yard. You’ll be amazed how new and sparkling those branded cars are, towed just after 3 months of ownership.
You know it too Nonnie! But my issue is not on folks who chose to show their “class”. It’s a personal choice. I’m just don’t think its right that one is “forced” to show something in order to make others look up to them. But then again, how to convince that you’re “somebody” if you don’t show “something” right? Ha!
All I can say is . . . OMG!!! Have to convince someone that you’re rich?? That’s a new one. HAHAHAHA!!!
It’s a case of, would you look up to politicians who on first impression, dress sloppily and drives shabby cars?