@Jingthing Saw you quoted, curious what 'increased status' were you expecting. And define status for me, you version. As if same as AI (below), not sure how being here long term, and investing anything, owning, increases anyone's 'status'. Your interactions with people is all that matters ... IMHO I'm still old school, and taught everyone deserves the same respect, until they show, they don't. I seem to receive the same respect, value and treatment that I show to others. I receive what I project, and all good. Acknowledge, some people may be having a bad day. "I'm OK, You're OK" - Harris, is almost mandatory reading for anyone in business or customer service. Along with all interactions with people in general. Premise in a nutshell: Understanding Life Positions I'm OK, You're OK: A healthy stance based on trust and respect. I'm OK, You're not OK: A stance of blame or arrogance. I'm not OK, You're OK: A stance of low self-worth. I'm not OK, You're not OK: A hopeless stance I notice many foreigners, receive exactly what they project, deservedly, I might add. And not a good look. Power is for the mentally ill that thinK they are better for some unreasonable reason. Usually involves money & control. NO THANKS Definition from AI ... Social status is a person's rank or position in a group or society. It shows how much respect, power, and value other people give them. It shapes how people treat you and what choices you have in life.
