The choice of words may be empty of profanity, filth or foul language, but the tone is condescending. And we’re just beginning to talk.
In our vernacular, “Langaw lang na nakatungtong sa ibabaw ng kalabaw,
akala niya mas malaki pa siya sa kalabaw” (“Just a housefly sitting on top
of an ox thinking it is even larger than the ox itself”); “Bagong-salta na nakahawak lang ng kaunting pera, akala mo na kung
sinong mayaman” (“A newbie who happened to hold a sum of money thought he
was already some rich guy”). These are truths of misplaced pride: pure
arrogance and zero sense, in other words.
It is likely that a
number of us can’t handle success. The problem with some individuals is that
they tend to boast of having possessions and proximities that aren’t even in
‘full force and effect’ yet. They exaggerate. In my past occasional interactions with genuine affluent people, they don’t
need to speak: their complexion, the way they dress (not necessarily the qualities
of clothing themselves) and the way they move would always be apparent. The
person’s demeanor is harder to fake than the gear. I appreciate the ones who
don’t discriminate, because I regard myself as simple and ordinary. If one
mocks others for being the “big shot” that he thinks he is, then he’s even
cheaper than the level of those he considers poor.
A “self-made mogul?” So
what?! I say you’re just plain unripe. Maybe even rotten.
Walang komento:
Mag-post ng isang Komento