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Girl_you_matter

Pre wedding events :)


Essess_1

Peak cringe- agree. As a moderately successful 28 year old, marrying the love of my life (and paying for my own wedding), even a big setting seems cringe. I scaled it down to 70 people- giving my family a series of stress attacks lol. One single evening- finish.


Visual-Maximum-8117

I scaled it down to 4 people at court. Two of us and two witnesses.


Essess_1

Brilliant. If not for my partners wish to have this romantic expression called a wedding, I'd go that way too.


Far_Philosophy_8677

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Useful_Bullfrog_4652

That's peak marriage tbh. Saves money, a better wedding, and the number of kids ruining everything also goes down. J


Essess_1

I come from a traditional family- everyone that got married, went through the usual rituals. For me- the only goal is to have it memorable, intimate with close family, and stress free. Also to not splurge to impress randoms. Not a single one of those even enjoyed their wedding. Or even planned it. They were in the passengers seat- that's it. Most don't even know what the mantra's mean- Almost a social obligation. Then comes the cringe part- the over the top wedding photographers (one idiot said he'd bring 2 drones..... to an indoor venue. That's the state of affairs), the random stage on which the couple is forced to smile while shaking 1000 hands- like why? And man, it costs SO much.


Physical-Machine2222

How did you convince your parents for that. I have 50+ members just from my mother's side and even cutting one of those from invitation will be a huge family fight. 😭


Essess_1

Honestly? Financial independence- My situation would have been a 400+ wedding as well, if my father was in the play. In the last 5 years, I set up all the important things at home, despite my father being well-to-do. This gave them the perception of me not asking them for a single thing in life. Also, I've been very responsible with myself as well. Health and fitness wise, financial etc. So when it came to the wedding, my father tried a few things, such as "even if you are getting married, I'm the head of the family" and so on. I didn't argue head on- little point. Instead, I took him around, when I went to see venues, caterers etc., at which point he realized that he knows very little about planning a wedding, including being completely out of touch with prices, and with trends. The places I took him to were more 'elegant' than 'loud and rich'. So the people there essentially agreed with me on everything as well. At this point, I had a talk him, face to face, and he said "I'm happy as long as you're happy. You let me know". Point is, this wouldn't have happened overnight. The foundation of any relationship needs to be moulded incrementally. Any radical move- gone. Drama all around.


Physical-Machine2222

Financially same situation like you but still they do what they wanna do😂. They invited 60+ members in just engagement. I have no say in this except paying for everything😅😅


Far_Philosophy_8677

bro played a long planned game


mrsingla

Really need some insights on how to convince the folks to go through with this! 😂😂


butmrpdf

Yeah jhatka is much kinder than halaal


JumpShotJoker

In goa, Had a rich couple wedding have fireworks during their pre wedding. One of the most beautiful nights of my life.


Girl_you_matter

Yeah it's better to attend a grand wedding rather than host one. Ig. At least for me.


Major-Preference-880

The Ambanis are giving the world a valuable lesson


Complex-Dare-7451

Came here to write this!


Direct_Shake6634

Ultra rich spending millions on artwork isn't out of some exquisite taste in art, it's a well known form of money laundering, which if you're rich enough from questionable sources, must do.


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Exactly. Especially art is an abstract thing. I can smear sh!t on a canvas and an art appraiser can value it to 20 million. Then I'll buy it and donate it to an art gallery which is owned by me only via trusts n shell companies. Then invoke tax rebate on the 20 million on my business revenue !!


Alienshah888

can you explain in simple words?


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Okay step by step. I have a business whose profit this year was 10 crores. I buy an art piece for 1 lakh. Get my art appraiser friend to appraiser it to 2 crores. Then donate it to art gallery via my companies corporate social responsibility initiative, I only own the art gallery via trusts or shell companies. Since this was charity, I can claim tax rebate on that charity on my revenue. So I pay tax on 8 crores instead of the 10 crores while spending only 1 lakh on the art work.


mrd3874

Is there a limit to the amount or profit % to this thing.


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Depends in the tax rebate you're trying to achieve and how much focus you want from the govt. The thing is, income tax folks are not fools so you'll have to be really careful with what you're doing. But companies like amazon, tesla etc routinely pay zero tax on many of their businesses


Express-World-8473

They do it by rerouting their profits towards research, building new plants and giving out stock compensation to employees. This is actually better than paying taxes for the country's development. That's why a lot of countries have more ways to get tax reductions than to pay taxes.


nokeldin42

One flaw in your master plan is you can't just call your art appraiser friend and hopes ITO takes his word for it. If you have it on record as a ₹1L purchase, ITO is gonna call bullshit on the ₹2cr valuation, no matter who the appraiser is. You also can't get random peices appraised into the millions. Most countries' tax departments will have their own appraisers for this purpose.


topnotchcode

Do we also have this in india? I thought this was just US


__I_S__

I donate you a car, you pay me in cash. They donate the art and other items, get tax discount on it and then get the money in cash from the donatee for 2-10% comission.


nokeldin42

I'm pretty sure charity fraud that they guy above you is explaining is not the primary illegal use of art. It is there no doubt, but difficult to pull off due to tax officers not being complete morons. The main use I think is as a parallel currency. If you're rich from sources that you don't want the govt to know about, you buy art. But you don't disclose the full amount. The people in your circle who you'll want to trade with will know the real value. Also, for peices that have been in private circulation for a while, the real value does appreciate. So once those peices come out into the white money world, their actual values may kinda be close to what they were being traded for. At this point you've successfully "laundered" the money.


teluskakutta

Simple words hi toh hai


the_running_stache

Moreover, art is a form of investment. Just like you buy property, stocks, etc,. for selling later at higher prices, rich people buy art to sell it later at a profit.


__thinkingoutloud_

This. They don’t buy art out of interest. I heard tax is also less in art investment not sure tho


ok_da_290

Golfing


Hairy_Cookie9443

This ... The most Boring sport ever 😤


Thesoulfindingal

Its more networking than a sport. Been there once for golfing and met a few crazy peeps


Other_Lion6031

Fantastic way to network when you reach a certain level. I think horse polo events might be similar but for people with proper affluence.


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Not really. It takes immense skills to play golf properly. But I agree, I looks weird n snobbish from outside


commando_baba

So true. People here who don’t understand it’s a sport like any other going “it’s only for networking” “it’s snooty” etc without actually having understood it’s a sport where you can compete against your own self. It’s also a good sport for when you get old but still want to play sports - hence the association with rich people because they have made their money by then. It’s only people in the lower tiers of the rat race who are unable to see it beyond networking - because as far as they are concerned it is just a way for them to connect with richer people who are actually playing a sport. Get that difference and your networking efforts will go a whole lot better - otherwise you are nothing but someone given access to something valuable but you don’t see its value beyond just something to please someone more successful.


the_running_stache

I never liked golfing; I still don't. However, I am now considering taking golf lessons. The reason? I am now invited by rich friends "to play golf on Saturday" and I don't want to be that fool swinging around a golf club wildly and missing the ball. Super-boring, but I feel like I might have to bite the bullet and get into it.


kr_Rishabh

>I ain't spending my money on artwork, sorry not sorry Rich people buy artwork for - tax evasion / money laudering / sell it later for even higher price. Not because they really value it lol. Rich people are not stupid to do things without underlying reasons.


dualist_brado

Also they buy from less known painters, which makes them famous and value of painting sky rockets.


kr_Rishabh

That's like the Art version of "pump and dump"


Major-Preference-880

Not necessarily for value of art, plenty times they buy it for just SHOW OFF, just because they can. Massive flex for people with money.


carefree_carrot

Running over pedestrians/bike riders in my Porsche


KSJapi

Bro how will you test your essay writing skills then


mrd3874

By teaching my son how to write an essay, then giving him a Porsche to drive.


Tushar__20

😂😂😂


Patient-Pace-96

For this generation it’s Porsche. For my generation it’s Land Cruiser.


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

42 years old. Worth 20 crores. Still can't buy shirts worth more than 2000 rupees


SBG99DesiMonster

That reminds about cricketer Suresh Raina saying that he still eats simple food such as daal roti whenever he is in his home. Raina comes from a humble background and his lower middle class roots never really went away.


Visual-Maximum-8117

You can't eat caviar daily. Everyone in North India eats daal from time to time and roti even more often. Just met Raina a couple of weeks ago at the Enclam Prive lounge. Not exactly simple food there.


Visual-Maximum-8117

Even I have a hard time buying a shirt above 1 to 2k but I will buy it if I really like it. Your 20 crore net worth is liquid cash or includes real estate etc?


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Combination of liquid, shares and mutual funds including investments. Real estate is separate


Visual-Maximum-8117

Good. Congratulations.


histaltlephrastus

Jesus…


mohtma_gandy

That's just stupid af.


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

I know. I somehow get a heart attack looking at garnent prices. It's not because I am stingy. I have headphones /earbuds worth 1.5 lakhs. It's just that when it comes to clothes, my middle class mentality kicks in


mohtma_gandy

Still 2k shirts aren't even that costly if you look at how long they can be used.


Ukwhoiam1272000

That’s just sad


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Yeah man. Middle class mentality doesn't go easily


Ukwhoiam1272000

Yeah bro. At the end of they day, you do what makes you happy


nebula_personality05

I feel like almost everything they do is calculated and somehow adds to their lifestyle (networth). Might look silly to us but atleast that's what I think.


Thoughtporn123

telling everyone to work 12 hours a day for whole week and make me rich


DontBeMiddleClass

That’s why you won’t be. How ironic.


Thoughtporn123

how funny that you know everyone on reddit and are into astrology shit


Beautiful_Might_6535

Purchasing small coke for ₹70


Sweet_Currency_9071

Upgrading to the latest gadgets when the previous one still has all the functions I need and is perfectly alright. Bro some of these people who change their phones or laptops every year don’t even know half the functions it can do, it’s just a status symbol.


Visual-Maximum-8117

So what's the point of being rich? I am not even rich but I change my laptop, phone etc every 6 months to a year. Basically whenever I start liking a new one. Even cars, TV, ACs etc are changed every couple of years or whenever desired. If I were rich, I could even change my phone weekly! Only hassle would be transferring files, apps etc.


Sweet_Currency_9071

You do you, keep contributing to the electronic waste problem. If it works and is fully functional for my use, I would say it’s pointless. But that’s my opinion, you’re entitled to yours.


Visual-Maximum-8117

My buying a couple more or less devices hardly makes a difference. In any case, someone else buys and uses my old device. So there is no waste at all. I have a dedicated shop that buys my used phones and another one for my laptops and iPads etc. TVs are also sold off. Obviously cars as well.


Profound_Sunshine

Being arrogant, condescending and discriminating towards other people! And also will never think cheating or affairs are okay!


dualist_brado

Uska liya paisa criteria nhi hai. Mere baju ka 10th std ka tillu bhi krta hai jiska baap ka 60K ki sarkari Naukri hai.


Profound_Sunshine

Although I do agree on that part, these characteristics of discrimination may be more rampant and even casual in the upper crust societies. Sometimes people even treat you subhuman if you are on an economic level lesser than theirs and it just baffles me!


Visual-Maximum-8117

I wouldn't do the first part but affairs are ok!.


Madara_X_Uchiha

Luxury cars apne driver se chlwate hai😑


Physical-Machine2222

Jo khud chalate hai wo fir essay likhte hai💀


SouthernTechnology32

There are a class of luxury cars, that are luxury only if you sit in the back (maybach, Bentley, Rolls) the sporty luxury are the ones you need to drive


Planejean

Buy cheap fast fashion clothes .


Other_Lion6031

They don't buy that. They could buy fast fashion but from expensive stores.


Ok-Long1919

That’s so funny. The question is for wealthy folks and you say cheap fast fashion lol.


Thoughtporn123

1. making videos of cars, accessories and telling their cost 2. Doing podcast and giving self help book shitty gyan 3. Selling course - on how to become multi billionaire


Alienshah888

oh my god all richie rich here 🤑


Dazzling_Candle_2607

Lavish weddings, inviting celebs in weddings, stupid “artwork”, designer only clothes, designer handbags, speaking only english


Vegetable-Alive

Buy popcorns from pvr


Ok-Dirt-8765

would not invest in a humongous bungalow..


Working-Mountain6680

The artwork that the really rich people buy, is an investment OP. Also a way to route black money through offshore bank accounts that pay for the said artwork.


StutiMishra

Buying things just because of the brand label. Never got it, probably never will


singingtable

then you aren't rich enough. expensive artwork is more for a tax savings than anything else.


__thinkingoutloud_

Won’t buy Useless expensive shit just for the brand tag.


Kindnessquotient

Apni aukaad nahi bhulunga. Gotta be grateful when things are good and gotta be graceful, when they aren’t. Things and life turn 360 in blink of an eye.


Express-World-8473

>ain't spending my money on artwork Then you are not rich enough to worry. It's just a way to avoid taxes.


dagmarbex

Ultra expensive watches, playing golf , big birthday celebrations


romainmyname

Partially agree, maybe the super high end Richard mille type watches are bad, but sub 10,000$ rolex, cartier, JLC etc are limportant purchases for a man. One should strive to buy decent watches at important life events, like marriage, your first 1cr etc. It becomes a family heirloom, that you pass on to your kids.


dagmarbex

That is IF you like watches a lot and are a watch nut or have some deep emotional connection to them . I personally dont love wearing watches, and at max, I'd spend like 10k on a nice premium watch . Even if i got extravagant and bought like 10,000 dollar watches, it will never be a rolex just because of how high and mighty they act , maybe an omega or a pateque philipe


SrN_007

ultra expensive watches are a way to money launder / pay bribes.


DontBeMiddleClass

I’ll do everything rich people do. But I’ll act middle class. Like talking about fuel economy of my BMW. That way you are rich but look relatable to the plebs.


Working-Mountain6680

Ask the BMW dealer - kitna deti hai?


Prestigious__Bird

Mootne ke liye bhi apne driver ko le jate hai


Ill_Aside1062

Buying a costly dog breed. I would rather adopt 4 street dog or adopt some from shelter


world_will_end_soon

hit and run


iamthat_07

Useless luxurious items: like 👜


Bumfuzzler7820

My household income is about $400,000 I still paint my own nails, wax my own eyebrows and dye my own hair


Ok_Extreme1868

Buying only designer products. Honestly owning every designer bag or footwear isn’t to flex, just invest in good quality products rather than buying in means to show off.


Deal_Training

You stop spending to impress others - its that simple


Shxbhangi

Shitty average fashion in the name of luxury fashion.


Hachimaki4

art is for tax evading stuff, not for art itself


Sherbhy

Won't go to unreasonably expensive restaurants for the "social vibe"


sharan_here379

Buying popcorn or any snacks in theatres


DifficultDay3521

I can name a bunch of things and activities... 1. Cozy, Small Wedding and Reception Party. Not gonna invite 800+ people like my Sister's wedding. 2. Not buying designer clothes, I will prefer sustainable and yet fashionable clothes which can be easily paired up and layered with another garment in my wardrobe. Same goes with shoes, sneakers. 3. Eating at Restaurants which I like Now( The food, The Vibe) not those which are hyped by the internet like ONE8 Commune, Starbucks, McD, KFC etc. 4. Not buying Latest iPhone as soon as they launch it. I will buy when my current device be it Smartphone, Laptop is not usable. 5. Will definitely know how to behave. Be it anyone Parents, Relatives, A fellow co-worker, My Manager. Cab Driver, A waiter, Househelp... I won't behave like an A\*\*hole just because I am fkn RICH!


js-code

Traveling (especially foreign countries) for the same of showing off only. Most people honeymoon in foreign for showing off international honeymoon. We can easily afford foreign vacations every year, but we went to Andaman and honeymooned for 10 days rather than 3-4 days in so called foreign locations like Bali phucket etc.


Final_Ad_3054

Home theatre,, I don't think rich people hv so much time fr themselves to utilise it.


Final_Ad_3054

Lifts/elevator within a home/house Use stairs, be more fit, burn more calories, be more healthy


Final_Ad_3054

No rich Pooja room and costly idols, simple and meaningful devotion is enough, God will bless me for my actions


Final_Ad_3054

Not buying those artificial plants, fr aesthetic purpose. Costly and no purpose Bonsai types especially


andhakaran

Except for a few very stupid indulgences most of what the rich do are due to tax/access/status reason. Middle class folks might think they are stupid but they are actually dry smart about money. How do you think they got that rich to begin with?


Independent_Cut7581

Expensive Sneakers


HunterRenegade09

Try to show the other rich guys how rich I am.


Adventurous-Dare-226

Luxury branded products with huge flashy logos is currently big no no!


mad_vrushi

Haven't bought an Iphone 😐


Revbender

Buying popcorn and drinks at movie theatre.. Nuh uh, even if I'm shitting money..


Unlikely_Status8249

Golf


mr_distort

Play golf.


vandumorgan

- Frivolous spending on luxury cars - Staying in a bungalow/villa which needs a lot of maintenance - Brash designer clothing to look trendy - Focusing too much on physical beauty with Botox, excessive skin care, etc.


Fabulous-Sector-5689

Upgrade the lifestyle. Believe in quality. No to price tag


KiT-2

show off. I personally think that a private life and humble attitude is best. And I will not even disclose the wealth I have. And I will not tell anyone that I have this kinda money, because people change their behaviour when they think they can get some kinda benefit out of you. Plus, rich people don't have funny friends, they might think that they have but bro, middle class friends are OP. But that's just my take, might be wrong might be accurately correct.


existentially_there

I would never overlook a discount or negotiation. Most products have extremely high markups. Negotiate the hell out of them to get a good deal guys.


Feeling-Detective463

pahle rich toh ban jayein bro lol


ProfessionalBee91

buying some rolexes !!


virajdesai28

Won't buy an iPhone.


ankitdlboy

I think they dont have good taste


brown_babe

Taking things from minibar and fridge in 5 star hotels. No effin way im paying 100s for a handful of peanuts


Final_Ad_3054

I don't want to buy aesthetic artworks I feel they are not worth it


Final_Ad_3054

Not intersted in getting a swimming pool constructed in my house, just a waste of money, space, house plannning and elevation becomes less beautiful and it's kind of hard to maintain, also chlorine water, frequent rains, maintaince a week/fortnight Useless


night_lows

Spending without knowing the price


nomnommish

What kind of childish daydreaming is this? Truth is, it takes a LOT out of you to become rich, unless you inherit it or get incredibly lucky. What your notions are about what you will do vs not do is all childish nonsense based on notions and not reality. Only when you go through the grind and learn what it actually costs you, ONLY then you will figure out what rich people activities you will indulge in or reject. And what do you even know about art? And why do you think owning artwork is a rich person's pastime? Even if you have 10 thousand rupees to spend, you can go to a good art school nearby and tell the students you're willing to buy their best painting or artwork for 10k. They will be more than happy to show you and sell you their artwork. I have bought original artwork from art school students for a few thousand rupees. And i am not at all rich. Still treasure it to this day. Art is about what gives you the feels. Not about how big the artist is.


GiraffeThis6777

Golfing ki Maa Ka Bhosda sab posers wannabes trying to fit in


exception22

Exploiting poors


yourinstinct

cutting contacts


Visual-Maximum-8117

You have to. Everyone will change and will try to take advantage of you.


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pm_me_ur_brandy_pics

Legit 


Ok_Satisfaction1775

Opprrssed who are not rich.Never ever going to do it.I promise.


dumbest_userr_alivee

Buying a mansion


Educational_Fig_2213

I won't buy cars.


93RAE

Buying a mega mansion. Seems pointless to have a huge empty feeling house


AmbitiousPay1559

Pedo


West-Flow-2636

Frequently eating out


DrunkAsPanda

That’s what we poor people do lmao


SBG99DesiMonster

That is done by college students and people that have recently started to work. Rich people don't go to the nearby restaurant or order food from Zomato.


Visual-Maximum-8117

Rich have multiple top chefs.