A post showcasing a lavish wedding with money scattered on the floor drew diverse reactions, including this stereotype-laden comment: “Rich men don’t spray money like this, rather they’ll give in bundles, na all these small small boys do this one.” Such assumptions reduce complex behaviors to oversimplified judgments about wealth and class. Generosity and celebration styles vary across individuals and contexts. Labeling actions based on perceived wealth dismisses the diversity of how people choose to express joy.
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