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How to Make Yourself Cool: My (Mostly Failed) Experiment

Pursuing coolness often leads to insecurity and self-doubt, rather than contentment and acceptance.

Singletons are 'throning'-and dating experts say it's a quick-ticket to long-term success

Gen Z is increasingly engaging in 'throning,' where dating individuals with higher social status can enhance personal opportunities and social standing.

The millionaire next door: 7 signs your neighbor might be quietly sitting on millions in the bank

Millionaires often live more modestly than expected, hiding their wealth behind a simple lifestyle and philanthropic behavior.

Non-Rich People Are Revealing Their Encounters With "Old Money" Vs. "New Money," And It's Wild

New money holders view wealth as an end goal, while old money holders see it as a means to achieve broader success.
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Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair

The iPhone symbolizes social status among young Nigerians, often prompting them to seek creative means to afford one.

'Rap World' Remembers The Truth About Suburban Malaise | Defector

The Samsung Intensity phone encapsulated the struggles and desires of suburban youth in an era dominated by advanced technology and social status. But it also represented a longing for more.

Want status in Nigeria? An informal iPhone market offers dreams and despair

The iPhone symbolizes social status among young Nigerians, often prompting them to seek creative means to afford one.

'Rap World' Remembers The Truth About Suburban Malaise | Defector

The Samsung Intensity phone encapsulated the struggles and desires of suburban youth in an era dominated by advanced technology and social status. But it also represented a longing for more.
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It's a form of advertising': how the humble lip balm became a status symbol

Lip products are more than cosmetics; they're becoming cultural symbols reflecting status and personal style. This trend is especially evident in luxury branding.”
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6 Savvy Ways to Unmask Luxury Brands' Mind Games Brainwashing You

Luxury brands create a sense of status that drives consumer desire, regardless of financial means.

The Deceptive Language of Luxury

The pursuit of exclusivity in luxury goods can create a facade of belonging based on social clout rather than financial means.

6 Savvy Ways to Unmask Luxury Brands' Mind Games Brainwashing You

Luxury brands create a sense of status that drives consumer desire, regardless of financial means.

The Deceptive Language of Luxury

The pursuit of exclusivity in luxury goods can create a facade of belonging based on social clout rather than financial means.
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How Busyness Became the New Status Symbol

Busyness in the U.S. has shifted from a burden to a status symbol, indicating high social status.

Novelist Sarah Moss: Hunger numbed my shame and humiliation'

The author sought acceptance in a social environment through possessions, despite personal resistance to the items themselves.
Books provided an escape and education amidst the emotional turmoil of bullying.

French Bread the Staff of Life - The Good Life France

The history of bread in France reflects social status and cultural evolution, from a staple food to a symbol of nobility.

Poem of the week: Sudanese Saying by Pierre Joris

Solidarity in facing adversity is reflected in a Sudanese saying mentioned in Pierre Joris's work.

Here's to hanging out with friends, a splendidly pointless pastime we're at risk of losing | Martha Gill

Young people spend more time online, socialize less, and face worsening mental health.
Hanging out in person has been devalued, with real-life socializing dropping in status.

Men and women with low voices are seen as more attractive, study finds

People with lower pitch voices are more appealing for long-term relationships.
Men with low voices are seen as more formidable and prestigious among other men.
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