The Practicality of Being a Socialite
We see them in the society pages of daily newspapers. They are frequently photographed in parties, covered in special editions of fashion and society magazines. They live the glamorous life of what majority of the people have always aspired to be-rich, famous, and eternally full of energy and happiness.These are the images that we see as we look into the faces of the so-called socialites-financially-capable and socially-able individuals whose lives revolve around social gatherings and parties-individuals who live during the night and hibernate during the day. Socialites are admired for their being unique, for having the "right" taste in fashion and culture, for being connoisseurs at everything involving humans as social actors/animals. They are set apart from the rest because they know high culture, and how to live it. They are the models of the worry-free hu
By being like the socialites, or living a socialite's life, we are optimizing what human civilization has to offer today. By spending too much on a piece of merchandise, we experience the satisfaction of owning an object that can never be damaged nor depreciate over many years-unless you're the careless type, of course. And when the time comes when you do not have the money to pay for all these expensive-yet-high-quality things, well, just think of the advantages that owning a thousand-dollar possession can bring you: unlimited attention, looks of envy, and sometimes, admiration from other people. Who cares if you can no longer pay your rent, nor pay your utilities, or even buy food for lunch? You have that Louis Vuitton bag anyway, or that most-coveted pair of Jimmy Choo shoes. The most important thing is, you know what good taste and high culture is, and you
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