Would you say that affluent people are less sociable and outgoing than poorer people?

[Oliver109]

I have noticed that richer people/richer areas are less friendly and outgoing than poorer people and areas, in the UK it is quite evident with London and the south being less sociable than the poorer north and Wales.

[Tooting Carmen]

Up to a point.

[Vessna]

I have noticed that richer people/richer areas are less friendly and outgoing than poorer people and areas, in the UK it is quite evident with London and the south being less sociable than the poorer north and Wales.

I’d say they are definitely more selective when it comes to socializing which is not necessarily a bad thing.

[Voskos]

I don't socialize with affluent people. I avoid them like the plague.

You can be rich and humble, you have a chance talking to me.

[Rogan]

No, I haven't noticed that. There are only differences between people from larger cities when compared to rural areas.

[Oliver109]

I’d say they are definitely more selective when it comes to socializing which is not necessarily a bad thing.

Absolutely, it's why in affluent areas people are usually more guarded if you speak to them or try and make conversation with them.

[Creoda]

Yes, although the wealthy and middle class in Australia are friendlier than the wealthy and middle class in England.

[Oghuz]

More selective in social interaction so yes.

[Oliver109]

Yes, although the wealthy and middle class in Australia are friendlier than the wealthy and middle class in England.

That wouldn't surprise me at all, plenty of Aussie professionals here in London, generally seem good natured and cheerful, class distinctions are probably looser there than here in the UK or even America.

[Watersater79]

At the end of the day, Wales and Scotland are substantially less densely populated than the crowded SE, and that goes for many, many parts of the north of England as well. Although money is generally 'tighter' in said areas, there is simultaneously less of a 'rush'/hustle and bustle. In poorer areas, people are maybe more inclined to 'band together'. On a similar note, population sparsity does not always = gregariousness in a population; the Nordic countries (excluding Denmark) are extremely sparsely populated and yet Swedes and Finns are considered the most 'introverted' of all Europeans. It is interesting why there is a more 'Mediterranean' disposition generally amongst the Irish, Welsh, and Scottish, compared to the Norwegians/Swedes/Finns.

[Oliver109]

At the end of the day, Wales and Scotland are substantially less densely populated than the crowded SE, and that goes for many, many parts of the north of England as well. Although money is generally 'tighter' in said areas, there is simultaneously less of a 'rush'/hustle and bustle. In poorer areas, people are maybe more inclined to 'band together'. On a similar note, population sparsity does not always = gregariousness in a population; the Nordic countries (excluding Denmark) are extremely sparsely populated and yet Swedes and Finns are considered the most 'introverted' of all Europeans. It is interesting why there is a more 'Mediterranean' disposition generally amongst the Irish, Welsh, and Scottish, compared to the Norwegians/Swedes/Finns.

Swedes and Norwegians etc i have encountered have generally been pleasant and quite good natured, they are not usually chatty like the northern Brits Welsh and Irish but i find them more pleasant than a lot of southern English. I would say that southern English tend to have a more Nordic disposition especially in Sussex and Kent and the general south east corner but there is also a class aspect here as well which means that many people act in quite a frosty manner.

[Creoda]

Swedes and Norwegians etc i have encountered have generally been pleasant and quite good natured, they are not usually chatty like the northern Brits Welsh and Irish but i find them more pleasant than a lot of southern English. I would say that southern English tend to have a more Nordic disposition especially in Sussex and Kent and the general south east corner but there is also a class aspect here as well which means that many people act in quite a frosty manner.
And how do you compare the humour of each? In spite of many Southern English being somewhat cold they do have a good sense of humour unlike many continentals.

[Oliver109]

And how do you compare the humour of each? In spite of many Southern English being somewhat cold they do have a good sense of humour unlike many continentals.

I would say southern English are wittier, wittier than Northerners who are a good laugh but cruder in their jokes, Scandinavians can in their way be funny, the ones i encountered in my job didn't have an ice cold reputation.

[Creoda]

I would say southern English are wittier, wittier than Northerners who are a good laugh but cruder in their jokes, Scandinavians can in their way be funny, the ones i encountered in my job didn't have an ice cold reputation.
I agree, although Northern English are in turn wittier than the Irish, who have a more basic but playful humour. Scandinavians have an innocent humour I guess, the Dutch have a good sense of humour but aren't very funny or witty (subtle as a sledgehammer), the Germans don't have much of a sense of humour but are funnier than their reputation, and no less so than most continental Europeans. Not aware of the French being very funny or humourous.

[Creoda]

I agree, although Northern English are in turn wittier than the Irish, who have a more basic but playful humour. Scandinavians have an innocent humour I guess, the Dutch have a good sense of humour but aren't very funny or witty (subtle as a sledgehammer), the Germans don't have much of a sense of humour but are funnier than their reputation, and no less so than most continental Europeans. Not aware of the French being very funny or humourous.
btw Australians have a great sense of humour and are pretty funny but totally lack wit compared to the English (and Scottish), taking crudeness to the extreme. The difference is most noticeable if you've ever been among Australian vs English football or cricket fans, British banter is just a level above.

[Daco Celtic]

btw Australians have a great sense of humour and are pretty funny but totally lack wit compared to the English (and Scottish), taking crudeness to the extreme. The difference is most noticeable if you've ever been among Australian vs English football or cricket fans, British banter is just a level above.

I must ask where America and Canada rank in this battle of wits. IMHO Americans are jacks of all trades mixed with the occasional comic genius. Canada excels at more alternative and avant-garde humor like SCTV, Kids in the Hall, Tom Green etc.

[Creoda]

I must ask where America and Canada rank in this battle of wits. IMHO Americans are jacks of all trades mixed with the occasional comic genius. Canada excels at more alternative and avant-garde humor like SCTV, Kids in the Hall, Tom Green etc.
It's hard to generalise Americans and characterise American humour, with so many different peoples and cultural influences, so I guess jacks of all trades would be appropriate. Also I was thinking more of average people than the media - which I don't think is necessarily representative of the people, especially nowadays. I think it's fair to say Americans are generally more straightforward and innocent in their humour, not as dry, witty and innuendo-driven as the British, not as crude as the Australians, but more exaggerated, and more playful (a bit like the Irish).

I can't culturally separate Canadians from Northern Americans, which is not to say they aren't different, but I don't know the difference well enough.

[Teuta]

btw Australians have a great sense of humour and are pretty funny but totally lack wit compared to the English (and Scottish), taking crudeness to the extreme. The difference is most noticeable if you've ever been among Australian vs English football or cricket fans, British banter is just a level above.

I've watched Love Island UK and Australia and concur. The sophistication of British or rather English, not so much Welsh or Scottish for example) is visible compare to the Aussies. Eve when less educated.

[Petalpusher]

Less outgoing, more sociable.

[Tooting Carmen]

Less outgoing, more sociable.

What do you mean?

[Petalpusher]

What do you mean?

They aren't social to necessarily make new friends, but they are more sociable in general.

[Aldaris]

In my experience, the perception of the wealthy as being distant and less sociable is nothing but a common misconception. Can't say I've noticed any strong correlation between wealth and sociability.

[Oliver109]

In my experience, the perception of the wealthy as being distant and less sociable is nothing but a common misconception. Can't say I've noticed any strong correlation between wealth and sociability.

I think that wealthy people tend to be quite sociable with their own kind, they won't be sociable to strangers or people who they perceive as not being their kind. I have noticed when using elevators in places that builders and tradesmen will usually crack a joke or make small talk while businessmen will usually stand in silence.

[Colonel Frank Grimes]

This is what happens when retards play pop anthropologists.

[Anglo-Celtic]

I noticed something when I lived in the inner city. The Black people were either the meanest or the nicest people on the face of the planet. On the one hand, a White guy from my high school hospitalized two Black thugs who thought that he was easy prey due to his lack of a tan. On the other hand, older Black people would go out of their way to help you if they even *sensed* that you needed it, so it was impossible to be a racist after this, *and* it was impossible to be a White-guilt woke drone after this.

[Oliver109]

I noticed something when I lived in the inner city. The Black people were either the meanest or the nicest people on the face of the planet. On the one hand, a White guy from my high school hospitalized two Black thugs who thought that he was easy prey due to his lack of a tan. On the other hand, older Black people would go out of their way to help you if they even *sensed* that you needed it, so it was impossible to be a racist after this, *and* it was impossible to be a White-guilt woke drone after this.

A lot are salt of the earth types, unfortunately when they gather in numbers the area turns into a dump fast but individually many are sound and cheerful.

[Anglo-Celtic]

A lot are salt of the earth types, unfortunately when they gather in numbers the area turns into a dump fast but individually many are sound and cheerful.

A certain segment, within the population, does that. That 13% cliche should be reduced to 7%. It's mostly urban and younger Black people who cause trouble. Chris Rock knows this.

[calxpal]

I have noticed they don't seem to be less social but are more uptight, selective, and pretentious during social interactions than those from less affluent backgrounds. Obviously I cannot generalize all affluent people, but on average they are a bit more.

[Anatolya]

I am not sure if it's correlated with socioeconomic status directly but more intelligent (therefore potentially richer/having higher positions in their career) people tend to be less sociable/outgoing/extrovert than average/below average people as i observed.

[Voskos]

I have noticed they don't seem to be less social but are more uptight, selective, and pretentious during social interactions than those from less affluent backgrounds. Obviously I cannot generalize all affluent people, but on average they are a bit more.

they're afraid to catch the poor virus from us plebs, i've noticed that.

[calxpal]

I have noticed that more affluent people are significantly more likely to start conversations with me in the form of one of these questions "Do you have a boyfriend?" "Do you have a car/can you drive" "How much money do you make?" "Why aren't you doing X?" and possibly a snide remark or intrusive question. Less affluent people have been less likely to probe me for this stuff or place such high importance on it. I'm not trying to bash affluent people just being honest about my experiences. Although I personally absolutely HATE being asked any of those questions at first and hope no one ever asks me them before getting to know me at all as a person first it is starting to piss me off, It's more understandable to asks once you actually know someone better.

[Oliver109]

I am not sure if it's correlated with socioeconomic status directly but more intelligent (therefore potentially richer/having higher positions in their career) people tend to be less sociable/outgoing/extrovert than average/below average people as i observed.

That is true, there is a correlation with nerdiness and social standing and certainly people in nerdy careers that may also be better paying like accounting, IT or research are less sociable than builders, chefs and maintenance men.