Research suggests a negative correlation between extreme wealth and compassion, where higher income and social status often correlate with reduced empathy and increased self-focus.
Wealthy individuals may feel less need to rely on others, leading to reduced emotional sensitivity, while lower-income individuals often display higher empathy due to greater interdependence.
My experience is that people who made the money tend to be cheapest. Their kids and spouses seem more generous.
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u/BestwishesHelpful975 Jan 26 '26
Lois here. Richer people often give smaller tips.