【Episode 6 of the 2016 Family Debate Series】Once wealthy, should one forget old friends?
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As the title suggests, suppose one day you become wealthy, or gain power, or have a lot of money. . . . . . . Should those poor friends who didn’t manage to get ahead back then, or who are in a worse situation than you are now, still play together?
It’s not about whether you want to play together or not, but whether there are common topics to talk about. . . For example, my classmates have their own companies, and they own property in Shenzhen, Xiamen, Changchun, and ** – do you think it’s still possible for them to get together? He is enthusiastic; when he’s free, he calls me over, but there’s really nothing to talk about – it’s purely a waste of his time. . .
I agree with what was said above. A few days ago I met a classmate; he works in a different industry from mine, and we had nothing to talk about – it was so awkward, with no topics available for conversation. As long as an old friend remains the same at heart, I won’t forget them.
Playing together allows one to encounter different perspectives; the key is to avoid being arrogant and to not create awkward situations
Yes, we graduated at that time, and it seems like only one person among us was in the same industry as me, because I changed careers. . . Moreover, in the city, there is less communication; they interact with people more often, while I deal more with drawings, so there are few topics to discuss. . .
The shelves are one aspect. . . When going out to meet up, it’s inevitable to incur some expenses, and it’s not pleasant to have someone always pay the bill for you. You buy it, and he says you don’t have as much money as him ； If you don’t buy it, he’ll backstab you, calling you a poor wretch and coming to exploit you. . .
It’s not necessary to go to fancy places; it’s just about catching up
Emotionally, we should not forget that in gatherings of elementary school classmates, many of them have become successful in life; indeed, there are few common topics to discuss, but the underlying feelings remain.
It’s hard to say really; only then will we know. Understanding evolves over time and changes constantly...
One should not lose heart in times of poverty, and should not forget others when wealthy – that is the truth!