When someone has toys that are worth more than four figures that they actually play with, chances are they grew up with a good bit of money. Naturally, this also comes with its own set of beliefs and behaviors that might be an immediate giveaway.
Someone asked “What screams “I grew up rich?”" and netizens shared their best examples. From visiting multiple continents before the age of eighteen to never having tried Wendy’s, get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorite examples and be sure to share your own ideas in the comment section below.

#1

My boss who keeps telling us how we should travel around the world to expand our views on life .And I quote " By the time I was 20 I've already been around the world twice you guys should get out there and explore".
41points
#2

I grew up middle class but when I was a kid when I saw a fridge that had a built in ice/water dispenser, I definitely considered those people rich lol.
39points
#3

Throwing away things that need a simple fix. Screw loose? Button missing? Needs a coat of paint? Toss it. When we grow up without money, we fix everything!
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36points
#4

For special events they already have the appropriate blazer, suit or dress without having to buy one.
35points
#6

For me it was the folks who would go out to make you go out to lunch or dinner and then the group would decide to split the check evenly. There is a reason I’m over here with water and a side salad and it’s not a diet.
33points
#7

Being invited to there weekend home, when in reality it's and estate/ ranch, with a full staff.
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31points
#8

When my high school friends told me that I should save up with my allowance for a few months and I’ll be able to join them for a 2 week trip to UK.
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31points
#9
“My parents have a house on the lake, in addition to their house in the suburbs. But they’re not rich tho… they got the lake house for a good price a long time ago.”
—my ex
If your family could afford two houses, then yes.
—my ex
If your family could afford two houses, then yes.
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29points
#10
My best friend is rich and doesnt really realize it. Even after seeing my family struggle for years she still doesn't know the cost of money. When we were 18, we went to the mall and she bought about 300 bucks worth of clothes, makeup and food. When she was out of money, she pulled out her mom's debit card and withdrew some more because she saw something cute she wanted to get as well. I bought a coffee and a top and was already feeling guilty and she kept asking why I didn't treat myself. I love her to death but that's one of her biggest flaws.
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29points
#11
When they say "you know, if you look at the prices and buy the larger one, it's cheaper overall." Like duh, I'm not an idiot. If I only have $20 and need laundry soap and toilet paper, I'm not gonna buy the largest bottle of laundry soap and not wipe my a*s for 2 weeks, I'm gonna get the smaller size of both because I need both. Not everyone has "buying in bulk" money.
Either that, or when I see a comment online of someone saying "if only poor people knew that the food they eat is bad for them!" Not everyone can afford to spend $50 every week on fresh fruits and vegetables. Yeah we can buy potatoes, carrots, onions, apples and bananas, but we can't always afford a $5 tiny-a*s box of blueberries, $4 for an individual avocado or any other high priced produce items + the gas to drive to the grocery store every week since you have 1 week max to eat most of the produce before it rots.
Luckily I'm no longer struggling at all, but there were times years ago when I asked to borrow money for groceries or get a ride to the food bank when we didn't have a car, only to be met with "just make a peanut butter sandwich. There's always something to eat!" BUT - you gotta HAVE bread and peanut butter to make the sandwich! It would have been totally fine to say "no, sorry I cant" but to make me feel like I'm entitled, stupid and just don't want to eat what I have at home when I don't HAVE anything at home, that's f****d up. Poor doesn't equal stupid, but ironically rich ignorance is bliss.
Either that, or when I see a comment online of someone saying "if only poor people knew that the food they eat is bad for them!" Not everyone can afford to spend $50 every week on fresh fruits and vegetables. Yeah we can buy potatoes, carrots, onions, apples and bananas, but we can't always afford a $5 tiny-a*s box of blueberries, $4 for an individual avocado or any other high priced produce items + the gas to drive to the grocery store every week since you have 1 week max to eat most of the produce before it rots.
Luckily I'm no longer struggling at all, but there were times years ago when I asked to borrow money for groceries or get a ride to the food bank when we didn't have a car, only to be met with "just make a peanut butter sandwich. There's always something to eat!" BUT - you gotta HAVE bread and peanut butter to make the sandwich! It would have been totally fine to say "no, sorry I cant" but to make me feel like I'm entitled, stupid and just don't want to eat what I have at home when I don't HAVE anything at home, that's f****d up. Poor doesn't equal stupid, but ironically rich ignorance is bliss.
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28points
#12

Throwing away potential leftovers or unfinished but untouched food.
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27points
#13

Not having anxiety about changing your thermostat when you're hot/cold.
26points
#16
The air conditioner was going out on our house. We are not rich. Our rich friends said, "It's only ten thousand dollars. Just get a new one." Oh s**t, why didn't I think of that?
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26points
#17

My friend lived in a house that was so huge it had two adresses ( Street xxx 13 amd Street xxx 14), with inside swimming pool, sauna and a living room so big you could make a tango competition.
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24points
#20
In college I was friends with a guy who grew up incredibly wealthy & one day our group of friends decided to go to Wendy’s for dinner because said wealthy friend had never been, which speaks for itself. He started freaking out when we got there because he realized he had left his debit card at home & only had $100 bill on him. He was freaking out because he didn’t think he had enough money for dinner. Needless to say, he was SHOCKED to find out how much food he could’ve bought for $100.
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