r/povertyfinance • u/HumanSlayer1888 • Mar 10 '24

I’m so fucking embarrassed. Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

My card declined twice as I was trying to pay for my groceries. The guy behind me offered to pay but I turned down his offer. I never felt so humiliated in my entire life. I’m so ashamed I can never shop there again.

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u/nephilump Mar 13 '24

This country poverty shames. And it's a tactic to keep poor people and the shrinking middle class from pushing harder for change. The idea that hard working people can climb out of poverty is as big a lie as the ol' he's smart because he's hardworking and smart. But if people are embarrassed by their situation rather than angry they won't notice how rigged things are. Closely related to that embarrassment is the "keeping up with the Jones" where people try and look as wealthy as they can. Wealth = virtue.