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In my country, Ukraine, people tend to believe that their status is supported by material things such as flats, cars, and expensive clothes. So people normally believe that the level of their lives, I mean the material level, determines how they are accepted by others. To my mind, a person's status is determined by their [...]
A successful career and a high-level job are very big factors, and education is necessary. A top university degree can boost your status. Health, wealth, and luxury items, for instance, expensive houses and cars, can also enhance your status. In my country, several things contribute to status. Social connections matter as well; through charity work, [...]
In my country, there are many things considered status symbols. People often associate owning a luxurious car or possessing materialistic items like gold with status. Furthermore, having a higher education and a prestigious career are also seen as indicators of status. Sometimes, having an influential personality, power, and authority are also considered status symbols. Recently,
I'm from South Korea, and I also grew up in Japan, so I can speak for both countries because they have a lot in common. In both countries, superficial things like objects play a significant role in determining social status. For example, in Europe, I don't see as many people carrying luxury brand designer bags. [...]
That's an interesting question. I think the most common way people demonstrate status in my country is by owning a nice car. I live in Germany, and we have a strong culture of appreciating high-quality, expensive vehicles. We also produce a lot of cars here, including some of the most renowned brands in the world. [...]