<p>I find this discussion very odd. Is it only me who has observed that some rich people obnoxiously flaunt their wealth, and others do not? And is it really so hard to tell the difference? I don’t know if GWU has a higher percentage of flaunters or not–but I can tell you which high schools in my area are highest on the flaunt scale.</p>
<p>It’s all in how you behave, and how you talk about your stuff. My son had a really rich roommate who didn’t flaunt his wealth, although it was clear to everybody he was loaded. He sat around in his underwear all the time–but his white T-shirt was from Comme des Garcons.</p>
<p>I also agree that it’s important for parents who are well-off to make sure that their kids understand that some of their friends and roommates will not have the same resources, and to be sensitive to that with respect to food, entertainment, travel, common furnishings and supplies for the dorm, etc.</p>