Would you be friends with a poor person?

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SteveSmith1985 · Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I have been friends with poor people. I have also been the poor person in this scenario. Never had an issue with friendships in either case. How poor you are shouldn't matter at all when if comes to friendships.

That's true no matter what your age. Friendship doesn't require money.

I don't know why, but it surprised me that the person asking this, ended up being a 16 year old. I think maybe its something to do with money not (usually) being as important in high school as it becomes later

. It seems like considering someone's economic circumstances is very much an adult thing to do (and not a good thing, really).

I don't know which side of this you might be on (if you're the poor person in question; if you're wondering about becoming friends with somebody poor; or randomly curious).

I can tell you this: Only a shitty shitty person would ever have a problem with being friends with somebody poor. That's a sign somebody sucks. All that says to me, is that I wouldn't want to be friends with anybody with such repugnant views.

It's a caricature of snobby. It's something no decent person would ever even think.

I hope (and assume) that you're the poor person, wondering how other people might feel about being friends with you. If by chance, you're asking because you're not sure if you want to be friends with somebody poor: Don't be that person. That person sucks.

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ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

Of course I would. What's the definition of poor

I'm poor will always be poor. I have everything that I want everything that I need. I have doubles and triples of all that I need to get rid of stuff. I have cars trucks boats Money in the bank.. toys. All the above doesn't make me rich or poor it's made me happy Because I got to experience all that

And after you experience it it doesn't even Matter Except for the experience but it makes Prioritize now... Answer your question if I like the Person. Yes, I'm going to be friends with. They have or what they don't have doesn't really matter to me. I like them because I like them

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I couldn't care less about a person's financial and socioeconomic status. Material wealth and status have no place in my criteria for becoming friends with someone.. What's in their heart and mind and soul are way more important to me.. Being open-minded, kind, empathetic, giving, down-to-earth, matters more than the brand of your car, clothes, size of your house and number of figures you make per year. Besides I'm as broke as it gets, so it would be hypocritical on my part to reject someone for the very same reason.

It's sad how modern society places so much value and is so obsessed with money that the first thing people ask, whenever they meet a new person is, what do you do for a living, instead of what your passions are, as if trying to determine your worth and decide the way they're gonna treat you. I blame it on capitalism

lyrem04 · Accepted Answer

Yes I would! I would spoil them too as best as I can bc I know that anything can happen in life and I can be the one who’s struggling financially and I wouldn’t want to be discriminated against because of that. I’m more than my pockets I have a lot to bring in friendships regardless. And we don’t have to hangout and do expensive things just being in someone’s presence is enough if you truly care for them!

mstbooblover · Answer

Everything is relative: what is poor, and what is rich? Stricly spoken I never had problems to be friends with anyone, poor or rich, for the plain reason I don't really give a damn about people's financial situation. In case of potential or already existing friendship, it's first of all the person I'm interested in.

I still noticed that when the difference in fortune gets rather big, very often one has to deal with more or less jealousy and rancour. I even noticed that sometimes a rich person gets jealous on behalve of a poor one... There's lots to tell about this topic.

I consider myself neither rich or poor, but obviously have been considered once poor, once rich, depending on particular circumstances. Everything is relative, isn't it?

Lliam · Answer

Sure. I've been good friends with some very poor people. I am currently friends with some poor people who barely get by.
My wife's best friend lives in a tiny trailer (not a house trailer), drives a shitty car, and makes a living by pet sitting. But she's a good person and she's smart. We and some of her other friends help her out on occasion.

I have found that the poorest people are the most generous with what they have.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

I don't befriend people based on their wallets... I treasure people's minds and their potential...

Subtle_Luminescence · Answer

Of course. I don't see how a person's financial condition becomes a criteria for being friends with them.

BrianCollard6808 · Answer

Why not we're all the same if you take away the money and put us in a lineup who's gonna know who is rich and who is poor. Especially if we all eat the same thing and wear the same clothing. Rich or poor doesn't mean a thing to me it's was the person has in their hearts & minds that really matter.

unknowngurll1212 · Answer

ofcz friendship isn't about money or status.. it's about connection, trust, and shared experiences. everyone deserves a chance to be a friend, regardless of their financial situation..

Bricealan · Answer

@melanie31 I was friends to a homeless man for several years until I left the job I was on and lost touch with him. I remember him still, his name was Gary.

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah the older you get the less people start to care about that

ChillNsweet32 · Answer

Yup... money, status doesn't mean anything to me when it comes to friendship.

On_cloud_wine · Answer

Poor attitude or financially? Def trying to avoid the poor attitude if I can’t help it

exitseven · Answer

Sure, I used to be one. I probably would not loan them money however.

beldath · Answer

As long as they aren't constantly asking for hand outs, it wouldn't be an issue for me.

Sachem · Answer

I've been poor all my life but am very friendly and embrace all.

Anonymous · Answer

Totally works in my favor too I love giving the poor a taste of what's it's like to be rich by treating them out for dinner

Anonymous · Answer

It depends if it is a mentality why they are poor or they are just falling on hard times.

Anonymous · Answer

I already have some poor people as friends.

itsannalee · Answer

Yes but won’t be close

DJB72 · Answer

I know people so poor all they have is money.

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't care about money like that

Jennz6 · Answer

I already have poor friends

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes. I would as I grew up poor.

Staximus · Answer

I am friends with many poor people

4ngelic · Answer

yea i dont care how rich or poor my friends are

Becky93 · Answer

Sure if they were good people.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Not interested in any friends.

hello4433 · Answer

I'm not a spoiled rich kid like you so yes

Eempriyanka · Answer

Yes, and if I like I'll spoil them

Madgedays · Answer

Of course

lilBigPotato · Answer

Of course

slatyb · Answer

Yes, I would.

clampfan101 · Answer

Why would someone not be?

talka20 · Answer

Definitely

DeepInsideJLOPEZAZZ · Answer

OF COURSE! Why not?

TallAnon · Answer

Sure, why not

FenixG45 · Answer

Sure! Why not?

Manuelwe · Answer

Yes my brother

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes. Would you

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