@@MiniNinja258 it is psychology, for you to not judge other, you need to be able to stay still when a giant bulky scary monster with a weapon charge toward you.
She's a genius. People are saying it worked because she fits the Chinese beauty standards, and I'm sure she's aware of that and used that to her advantage during the project. I wish her all success in the world
@@ministryoftruth8499 a man could ABSOLUTELY pull this off. The biggest thing is being confident and acting the part. A man would only need a nice-looking suit that fits well, basic grooming, and an expensive-looking watch. After that it's all acting and faking it til you make it-- if Zou didn't act well and seemed nervous and out of her depth, she would have been questioned more.
She made it looks so easy to fake these things. In reality it's really difficult to mimic the attitude of "high class" people, especially when you don't have enough confidence. And the fact that she only got questioned one time made me think she must have presented herself in such a charismatic way that people don't doubt her. To be honest this is almost to a scary degree, she'll make a great spy or con-woman with that level of skill.
Yes true I come from lower income family and the lack that I realize between lower income and high class, other than the money obviously, is the lack of confidence. Most lower income people have inferiority trait especially when they are in totally different places like extravagant and lavish venue. Me, myself, I will feel very awkward there because of my lack of confidence and inferior feeling
Very true. I get cold feet even to enter a hi-end showroom feeling judged by every pair of eye. On the other hand, we all know that many wealthy people showing off their wealth and getting all the special treatments could be under huge debts yet they will have their confidence with them all the way.
i think the one thing that really helped her confidence was knowing that this was just a social experiment. she's not really in a situation where she needs to act like this to survive or get away with certain things. if things actually went really south, she'd at least have something to fall back on.
Yep definition of art is attention to detail. Not only looks and wealthy looking, but knowing how to put things in details came out with successful acting.
Her creativity also has to be admired. Getting a gucci bag using the excuse of 'I couldn't get a paper bag otherwise' and sleeping in the hotel under the pretense of catching a cheating husband are super smart.
Exactly because social elite do have a different way of dialog. Just as like the middle/ poor class have certain dialog that their only their social norm or role can understand. Slang, choice of words...etc
I once wandered through an airport during transit and by mistake went into the VIP Lounge (there happened to be no one at the front at that time). Eventually I noticed there was "free" food and thought wait this can't be right, and realized where I was. I kinda panicked a little, but then I thought no, if I don't want to get caught I have to play it cool. So I pretended to belong, ate some stuff and when it was time for my flight I walked out. Or was quite fun and exciting
The food there ist not "free", you have to pay much more for your ticket, so practically you pay for the food there. Airlines usually dont offer charitable services😅
@@sowhat1674 That's true. Strictly speaking, it was unethical. I got like a muffin and a cup of coffee or so. But the thrill was what made it fun and memorable. Edit: But it's also interesting, because the moment I realized I didn't belong there, it instantly felt different, like I might arouse suspicion. I wonder if the woman in this video had the same feeling at first, and if it went away over time.
We should also take into account that she perfectly fits Chinese beauty standards. Pretty privilege combined with class privilege is a powerful combo to make people treat you with extra kindness and temperance.
It makes sense as to why she became a professional artist since art relies heavily on concept and a message, she showed both of those things in her video so I’m glad for her.
@Comrade I can see why you think like that. I also think that "isn't this what scammer often do?" at one point. But I also can understand that it's a social experiment, and she's just collecting freebies or using "free" priviledge that, whether u want it or not, do be given a lot to wealthy people (not necessarily have to be handsome/pretty, coz not all welthy ppl are handsome/pretty based on mainstream standart, but the way they're dressed and acted will contribute a lot). So, in the end I thought "Hmm, I guess it's okay" coz technically speaking, she's not stealing nor staying inside a hotel room.
@@morganfreeman5972 why would you even see her sleeping in the hotel's lobby? Unless you check in in that particular hotel and stay there for 2 days at least. What i meant is first impression my guy.
@@morganfreeman5972 the magazine review only says, "she lived freely for 21 days in the metropolis"... It doesn't says, " She enjoyed all the free privileges through pretence alone, dressing up like a socialite without spending any money to purchase expensive items"
I feel like all of her social experiments are very interesting, especially her latest performance art where she hired people to be her mother for 21 days. It's interesting to see a different perspective on what different people interpret what love for a child is.
“Forging fake VIP passes.” GURL! She could be a whole secret agent. Her confidence… I am amazed. Sleeping in lobbies and IKEA. The courage she has as well. Couldn’t be me
There's actually a similar story of this one guy who has adapted it to a book and a movie. It's called "Catch me if you can" and it's basically about the main character having full confidence to the point in which it only brought him to being detained by the feds after finding out that he has been making fraudulent checks. He's pretty confident on everything as he was able to pretend as an airline pilot.
“It’s very interesting how such free ‘excessive goods’ are distributed: They’re often given to people who seem to already have plenty,” Zou wrote on Weibo.' Man I love her LOL, this is a very valid social commentary and it's actually even more profound when you think about all the times you hungered for things that the rich are used to, all these free things that would otherwise go to waste.
@@changeyouryoutubechannelna1434 that's not the point being made, we understand why these brands and hotels and such are so inclined to give free goods to the rich, the issue lies on a broader scale, the fact that so much is given to those who already have plenty when thousands of millions are struggling to eat is concerning, especially when it's exposed so clearly, 21 days living for free because of a made up privilege when native Americans have to pay dozens of dollars for a meal, of course it's shocking
True. Rich people get freebies, gifts which are expensive. They get expensive free stuff. People are scared to give them cheap stuff or poor customer service because they might complain and ruin another person's or business' reputation. While if you are poor, your voice and existence are not important.
yeah its disgusting how those with endless wealth are given free food, drinks, items, MONEY from others, for just existing while lower income earners are demonized for accepting donations and being unable to be spend as we want. she completely exposed wealth inequality and bias unintentionally.
She need to Document her experience to make Movie or Drama. She talented to act in any situation and condition. No wonder everyone think she is real rich girl.
This is some Catch Me If You Can level confidence. Her dedication is remarkable and I like how self aware she is by stating that her project isn't perfect, but it got people talking.
That confidence is the reason why people don't trust one another nowadays. I still admire for her cleverness and keen eye for exploiting the maliciously generous companies.
I'm disappointed that so many people are quick to reduce her to just her looks. She put a lot of time and effort into this project and had the courage and confidence to execute it. Yes being pretty is an advantage, but it shouldn't discredit the amount of work she put in. Especially since pretty privilege is not an individual's fault, but the entire society's.
I believe she was born in a way that fits chinese beauty standards, and using her biological given advantage to show through research and sociology how society works is what make her stand out. She didn't fake to be rich so she could get free stuff, she did it to prove a political view.
Agree. Pretty is not enough to be successful in this experience. If you are pretty but you give yourself away with insecurity, hesitance or misbehaviour there's no automatic privilege.
One of Marilyn Monroe's lovers talked about something similar. They were walking down the street and no one knew it was her. She said something like "would you like to see her" then suddenly everyone started noticing and approaching her. Confidence isn't just a "fake it" thing. It's not about "believing" either. You really have to know you are him/her. People can sense fake vs real confidence.
True what you say. Confident appearance and a sense of authority can make a huge difference in how people treat you. Still. You all make one basic mistake: You all confuse self-confidence and authority, with respect. But just because someone isn't confident in themselves, doesn't mean you have the right to treat them bad either. Showing self-confidence and authority is one thing. Showing respekt, the other.
Nah people in china are different they aren't like americans. They never give af about anyone other than their own except if they look wealthy, beautiful or just someone needed. She could act like doja cat for all they care about is her status. Her attitude means nothing outside obviously people will mock jn their heads
Don't forget that she's got the so-called 'BEAUTY PRIVILEGES' going on as well. She's nailed that 'Chinese-Super-Rich-Kid' look and strutted that sky-high confidence to the point that it becomes so natural and very convincing.
My mom always tells me, "Look nice when you go out so you get treated better" and she was never wrong. I've experienced both social ostracism when I was a frumpy emo-style teenager, but also privilege as an adult when I dress up and wear things that appear to be expensive. I do have a couple of luxury goods but I've been bullied for that because some people thought I was trying to be better than them. I've experienced a lot of mixed treatment in my life yet I was never treated with privilege when I looked unattractive. It's quite fascinating how societies work according to your looks alone.
Well yeah if I only have a handful of seconds to tell whether or not a stranger is ok to interact with or not, there’s not much I can work with within that timeframe.
Yo i remember this one guy did illegal car racing and hit people with a car. There's a vid of him on tiktok getting judge at the court for his crime but everyone (on tiktok) commented to let him go cause he's "cute" ???? Like tf, a father lose his family and they said to let a criminal go?
I worked at a nonprofit for 16 years, and traveled a lot. Once I started getting status, I was shocked at all of the freebies you get! Hotel lounges had free breakfast and evening snacks and drinks, airport lounges have free food, drink and comfort. The more money I earned, the more freebies I got! It's wild, those most in need end up paying the most unfortunately
You "worked" at a nonprofit. Says it all. How do you work if there's no profit? All non-profits are scams, you were scammers. It wasn't free, none of it is free, someone paid for it, someone paid for your stay.
This is way more impressive than it looks, sure she's beautiful but the amount of confidence you need to be in a place you don't belong is wildly impressive. She could be a James Bond level spy and you wouldn't know it. In my book I consider her a badass.
Reminds me of that dude who worked as an double agent for both the Germans and allies in ww2, and got medals on both sides. And the Germans never knew, or cared.
I would say it actually looks impressive lol. I was nervous for her for some reason. This is kind of remarkable. I’m an (attractiveish) woman in her 30s and I get treated a certain way when I look nice, but I even after seeing someone else do this, I don’t think I would have the confidence to do it. I’m very impressed.
Probably the same way how Anna Delvey managed to scam people for so long without getting caught. This is a brilliant experiment, it emphasises that you’ll be at an advantage and treated better in society based on your beauty and the class you appear as. I hope she got a high mark for the project.
Anna Delvey wasn’t beautiful, she was confident, tastefully dressed, and a great conversationist. You don’t have to be physically attractive to present yourself as a higher class, but not many have that extreme confidence and quick-wittedness to fake a completely new persona.
@@zhin13 well ok however I'm pretty sure the message isn't that looks can be deceiving, but the fact that she got help/food and shelter when she acted rich, meanwhile the poor who actually need those things wouldn't be able to get them (The rich gets richer even if they have no actual money in their bags, they even don't have to pay even though they can meanwhile the poor gets no help)
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
Have to give it to her, a real con artist. That's really genius and I don't feel bad for those who were duped. And this whole thing showed some social problems I don't expect to ever be fixed.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
The best part is even the people she duped didn't lose money. She's basically living off "free samples" that are available in abundance because there aren't many people that can access those "free samples" in the first place.
@@nani_bow3489 no one said this is women empowerment tho but more of a pretty privilege as everyone stated in the comment section, especially the fact everyone noticed that rich people just get anything for free as stated in the video. I don't think it will be much difference if it's a guy who is handsome enough to do this either.
@@nani_bow3489 I'm don't know who said this is women empowerment, I don't really agree. I think this is more of how societies treat rich and pretty people differently. And I'm sure a man with a lot of confidence and charisma with an outfit and style that looks the part can pull this off just as well as the woman. Also stop spamming that on every comment you come across
I remember the story my mom told me about her friend who went to a car company dressed in casual (shirt and shorts). She wanted to buy a car but no one attended her. Not one staff bothered to assist her or even answer her queries. But when she went to the other car company, the staff were accommodating. She bought a car on that same day. Some really do judge people by their looks not knowing their capabilities.
The only thing I'd debate is how legitimate her project is. There are multiple holes, like sleeping in IKEA. They're pretty heavily aware in all stores internationally of any people sleeping in their beds, since they're used to vloggers trying to do it. Not to mention her sleeping in IKEA doesn't have anything to do with class, it'd just be a case of evasion.
@@obi-wankenobi8446 I’d say that the store section is the only real inconsistency if IKEA really does let ANYONE in. There are other factors for her nice treatment that’s not about class, but I could also say that classism is the strongest factor in deciding who receives kindness or not.
Zou is also right about her “surplus of treatment towards the already self sufficient” point. The rich get benefits that they don’t need, while the lower class do. It’s despicable.
It's all to maintain the luxury status. If poor can afford it then why called luxury?! But to be fair this treatment isn't just present among luxury high class. Even poor shopkeeper will try to keep it's rich customer pleased. Bcs profit.
The rich exploit the poor remember? And when the rich treats the lower class as equals, who will work for them? The Hierarchy always work to keep the status in line
@@invalleria wishful thinking That's not how a human works Without a sense of belonging We can't even get satisfaction And when u r already rich What u need now is things like enjoyments, status, respect Suppose u win a race for which u practiced 15 years in Olympics And u get a medal And nothing else And when u go to a store The same medal everyone can buy for $2 That would be hurtful as well as dispointing Everything is their beaucuse it's needed Suppose u remove social herichy (communism) No one will work hard Cause not everyone need money They need fellow living beings respect As humans are a social being
Beauty is one thing, but that confidence, her acting, the way she talks when she ask for that Gucci bag, that one is a real massive factor for her success in this. She's beautiful, yes, but her project would not be complete if she's stuttering or less convincing
She's an art student. Most likely, she has rich parents. So she already knows that "world" quite well and can carry it off despite not having any actual money in her handbag. This is just my conjecture.
@@DaigoParry I tend to agree - the fact that she's already so familiar with the concept of being rich, a socialite, the brands, etc despite just being a young student tells me as much..
@@Ariadne4 she may have friend, relatives, know someone actually rich or our defination of poor, rich are very different,... I mean that level of confident is hard to come naturally but can "easily" learn
What's unfortunate is that free food, shelter, and resources that she obtained as a poseur-socialite are essential to homeless and houseless people, but it's rare for people to give to them and when they do, they are still in lots of danger.
I don't think you understand that she didn't "get free food", she stole it. Yes, the vip area for example has "free food".... if you've paid for the vip membership. It's not free food.
Then give them money when you pass them by. We have governments who give money to all sorts of nonsense feminist and LGBT organisations that could go towards feeding the homeless. You don't complain about that. You complain about a girl eating for free when really she has a fake VIP card. None of it is free
“Relying on the tolerance and kindness of our commercial society” that’s of course because she didn’t look like a homeless, because if she did, the “kind” commercial society would call the police or security.
Really? and the QR Code scanning and all the security cameras were suddenly turned off at those high end places...? CMON PEOPLE, USE COMMONSENSE WHEN YOU SEE THESE SUSPICIOUS REPORTS FROM MSM.
Yup ,correct elaboration of the original sentences . Most of the time ,people are just easily misleaded by the sentences posed by media or government. If she pretend to be a beggar ,hehe , definitely will be whisked off to police station or chased away immediately .
I’m not necessarily surprised that she got away with all of these things. I’m more surprised that she was safe and no one tried to hurt her. We are taught that it’s not safe for women to do things like sleep in a public place. I’m just glad that she is ok.
China is one of the safest countries, don't even worry about that. You can go out at 3am in the street. Beside, these places she stayed are even safer: the airport, the hotels ,the galleries etc which have many police and guards. when I was a teenage girl I always sleep on the sofa in Beijing airport if I arrive at night. Because my family think it's safe staying in the lobby than catching a taxi to hotel.
Ironically, China is incredibly safe in the areas she ventured. It’s not like the mess in NYC or San Francisco rn. Outside of the big cities and high-end place though, it’ revert to low-safety, constant vigilant for the most part
@@nunyabiznes33 Even in "nice" areas, you can still get stalkers in Japan 😂 Check out that video about how a vlogger gets stalked or another gets molested fr in Japan. But yeah, she shouldnt be that careless
China is very safe for women unlike USA or Europe. Very odd considering the communist culture. You can run with earbuds on. Go out at night alone. Its very freeing to be able to do those things there as opposed to the US
I’m British, and have felt this effect a lot. I learned a lot of how I act and speak and dress from my family, for example my grandfather, who’s upper-class, and an Oxford University alumnus. It’s interesting how many people will allow you to do whatever you want if you act with enough confidence and speak in the right way. Dressing well is also very helpful.
@@oneofthosemoments4564 stand tall, talk as if you don’t really care about anything but you know you ought to be there. Be polite to other people, but act like you serve no-one. Dress well (but fairly casually, like you don’t really need to dress formally: eg dress shirt, chinos, quarter-zip, etc.) Hope this helps for whatever you’re doing lol, soz if it’s a little late
Not surprised at all, we all have this underlying problem of treating people how we see them, how we’re indirectly taught to see and treat others since were children. See a homeless person on the street? Ignore them, avoid eye contact and feel nervous until they move on, somehow we learned they are less than people. See someone with wealth? Admire them and maybe you’ll be like them, they are more than normal people. If anything this should make us question ourselves and our own prejudices not this gal pointing them out and she didn’t show us the countless privileges the wealthy get from the state such as reduced taxes and special laws.
The disgusting thing is that these rich "gurus" are promoting you sticking with people of the higher class to be like them let the poor stay poor and rich stay rich .
I work in finance, and I can honestly tell you, I've met people with accounts of over $10 million USD, and they are old and unattractive. Rarely would you see someone so young as being a multi-millionaire, unless they inherited the money. People are often misled that just because you dress up nice and look beautiful you are rich. It's mostly the opposite, regular rich folks (not celebrity types) don't look rich. They look dull and regular.
I think it depends on each individual's personality and perspective,I've known some rich people who's anything but plain, modest,and frugal while also meeting several rich people who's the complete opposite of those things
@@aureliajesical.1569 True but personally if I'm the worker who saw her, I also wouldn't approach her too. Not because she looks rich, but the way she acted makes me feel like she's one those crazy girlfriend type somehow and I don't want to deal with that.
The ones you mentioned probably were old money folks. This girl here is acting like new money ones. I know that because I was studying in the same environment with wealthy young people and the way they behave as confidently as her
@@celline.t That's money from mommy and daddy. If they are studying, they do not hold a job or have time to own and operate a business. The people with the highest net worth in this world tend to be older people who have years of work experience and accumulated a fortune from savings and investment. Most young people haven't learned how to make money yet.
The motivation for treatment she received doesn't come from kindness or "beauty privilege"... It's actually super obvious - she looked like a potential client.
Yeah, I thought that too, but what about her sleeping in the Hotel lounge? Sure maybe they thought of her as a potential client but a regular person would be denied of sleeping in the lounge. Or how about the security guard? Maybe he wanted to protect her thinking she might buy something or simply wanted to provide customer service. It's not just about being a potential client, but the added layer of power and privilege she received. People place so much value on money that they treat those with tons of it as elite. Creating this insane divide between the wealthy and the poor. Where the wealthy are given more and more, but the poor receive less and less.
She is not even really telling the truth in this experiment. This experiment was proof a young pretty girl has privilege’s this is also how we end up with Karen’s. Them pretty young girls become old middle age women and suddenly lose that super power this is not my theory it was explained in some TH-cam I came across. So collectively we are all to blame for the world full of Karen’s
@@sko1beer my friend, a guy, also get this superpower because he is a 9, supermodel face, clear skin with decent muscle. after witnessing it, tbh imo, life is really isn't fair and people are more shallow nowday
she literally exposed classism and treatment inequality for her school project. Hopefully she did one where she looks like a commoner rather than a social elite to have a comparison of what life is like. Nonetheless, NAILED IT.
I'd love to see her experiment as different social classes but with different looks. Surely the treatment towards attractive socialites, unattractive socialites, attractive poor ppl and unattractive poor ppl are totally different.
Im glad she exposed the double standard in our community. People treated rich people like those rich people cant afford to pay but insisted the poor to pay everything included 'freebies'.
the freebies are given to keep the rich customer as a long-time customer, they're not being generous just for the sake. It's more out of graciousness for the massive financial support a wealthy customer gives esp if they're a regular. For ex vip lounge access in airports are given to frequent flyers - people who spend more money for the airlines than regular people who might vacation once a year. In fact these people who meet the reqs for vip treatment spend such an excess of money that the freebies seem kinda pointless and akin to giving a dollar or quarter to a billionaire. The hyper inflation of the airline tickets these ppl are paying (whether business class or 1st class) is so high that technically it's all included in the ticket - it's just marketed as a freebie - like the complimentary champagne.
they just want money. thats why if you go to Vegas with millions of dollars to gamble, you'll probably get a free suite at the hotel. businesses are only nice because they want your money.
@@3xitthissid3 Exactly, it's like when you book a hotel room and "complimentary" breakfast is included with it. It's not complimentary at all, it's part of the price that you paid for the room itself. You wouldn't be able to enjoy that "complimentary" breakfast if you didn't book a room. Or if you didn't trick people into thinking you booked one, I guess.
Exactly, similarly in the shanghai lockdown in the past few months, I've heard rich ppl received lots of free food supplies from big merchants and companies but poor ppl cannot even guarantee their food supply.
Like that other girl Anna Sorokin who pretended to be a socialite in new york and almost bought a building before she got caught. Confidence is the key.
@@weijunlow876 Well, all the free stuff that she get was actually a bait for rich people to invest in their company. It really depends on how people view "rich" people.
Street smarts and confidence. There's another channel(tho not sure if scripted) did alot of things faking his way. From vip events to entering theme parks for free it's crazy to think "fake it till you make it" can be real.
She gets an A+++ for her Project. 21 Days as a Charlatan requires Ingenuity, Courage and Social Intelligence. Hats Off for Her Nerves of Steel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@blu3j00Ls its one thing to seek attention, its another to test the hypothesis, and to get away being treated highly without being caught/exposed that they aren't who they seem
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@nani_bow3489 It's not empowerment though. Read the room. Men can still pull if off, and no one is calling scamming/conning socialites as female empowerment 🙄
@@nani_bow3489 You completely missed the point of this video. This isn’t about “women empowerment” at all. It’s about showing class discrimination in society.
its really hard trying to keep being respectful and not take up too much air in the world, because itll squeeze you out. she demonstrated how to force your way in and make room for yourself and thats amazing to me.
She makes a very potent point that is prevalent everywhere in the world in our capitalist society: Being rich is cheap, and being poor is expensive. The rich get access to freebies and low interest rates while the poor must pay for everything and have to settle for low quality items that will actually cost more in the long run.
It’s intrinsic to human nature rather than any particular system. Society always supports it’s elite. If you were a noble in the medieval period your word in a court of law would be heard while a peasant’s would be ignored. And would never have to work a day in your life. If you’re politically connected in the soviet union you’d get the nicest apartments and holiday vouchers and first dibs on the shortage goods.
Things are made cheap for the rich because how people make money of the rich is different. For example low interest rates, on the surface it seems illogical that a bank which you would think is trying to maximize its income would give the wealthiest person the lowest rates. The reason is actually simple, the bank gets a lot more money in the long run by charging 1% fees on large investing accounts over 7% fees on something expensive. As an example let's take a fancy car worth 250000 dollars. A rich person with high credit scores will probably get a 3% interest rate but banks don't just look at the wealthy persons money, they look at where there money is. A 7% interest over 6 years on a 250000 dollar car will yield the bank something like 60000 or 70000 dollars where a 3% is more like 25000 to 30000 ish (rough numbers). The thing is allowing the rich person to invest that extra 35000 into an investing account charging 1% over 20 to 30 years with a 7% return on investment will yield far more then the 30000 the lost on the car, something like 115000. The more the person knows investing as well as considering their personal income those types of decisions rapidly stack to being millions of dollars. Take my 401k as an example. I get charged like 1% per year in fees and get a return of about 9% per year over a 10 year average. I do this while continuing to add to that account at 1050 dollars a month (starting at 24 years old) and roughly this translates to about 2.1 million dollars in fees, after fees I would have about 3.2 million dollars. Essentially how one handles money fundamentally changes how everything in that person's life is perceived from the banks perspective. More money to the rich person means more money for them depending on wealth maintenance habits. The next question is how does a bank know it will have access to that person's money if they let them keep it? Individually they don't so they still charge interest. The interest is decided more along the lines of a statistical likelihood of wealthy individuals having a part in their investing accounts over a "competitors" accounts. I have "competitors" in quotes because roughly speaking all the banks realized that dealing with the problem as an aggregate statistic maximized everyone's outcomes. They didn't necessarily require active coordination to come to that realization. The method of treating the situation from a probability standpoint only works because everyone agrees to it and they agree to it because it is actually empirically the best method of approaching the problem. All other methods have a high reward but absurdly high risk making other methods not necessarily worth the trouble. Just match the interest rate to a statistic of most efficient charge rate relative to likelihood of investment participation in their particular financial products directly or indirectly. To put this another way, the more you narrow the ways in which you interact with a bank the more they charge on the specific ways you interact with it. If you maximize the options of interaction the bank has and prove successful at this the less any individual avenue is charged because the money is gained from dealing with the aggregate of options, not in an individual interaction. (This is not me agreeing or disagreeing with the system it's just pointing out how it works). As a related topic this actually implies money is valued differently depending on the perception of the person who has the dollar and banks have ways of figuring out perceptions of individuals indirectly. The moral implications of this are fairly extreme and interesting because it would change how most people understand finance as a whole. A dollar is not simply a dollar to a bank, a dollar is whatever opportunities an individuals situation/perceptions allow it to be and banks calculate this. This being the source of inequality rather then just a number means the policies of inequality are highly related to regulating individual perception or removing individual maintenance over wealth as a method of maximizing it. That changes what social programs actually are to a politician. It usually means they don't trust their own population/constituents. That should make people highly cautious of the actual intentions of most if not every politician on its own and what it says about how they view the character of the people they "represent".
@@crown9413 Its obviously not intrinsic to human nature, but rather it is common throughout the history of civilization. But civilization has only existed for a fraction of human existance. Theres no reason why we can't have a more egalitarian society that does not have any "elites" with far more power and control over resources than the average person.
@@crown9413 If anything what is wierd and alien to human nature is the current system. Its not like when we were hunter gatherers every single person was directing resources from their labour to a small section of elites who did not work but had all the power.
This is interesting. I went to a public college but my sister had a scholarship in the most expensive one in my country. We had the same income but while I was barely being able to afford food she had free parties, free barbecues, etc. Then I learned that the wealthier you are, the more free stuff you are going to get.
My sister went to a much better school than me but she didn't get a tonne of freebies. She struggled to keep up with others rich lifestyle, not having an iPhone, branded items, jewelry etc. Not that they were even judgemental about it but it was clear she was lacking & she felt envious when they could all listen to their iPod in study time. She did get invited to social events but where as they had a new dress for each party she didn't, or it wasn't quite right, SK she stick out a bit. Often she couldn't go to events she was invited too because she couldn't afford the transport, or hotel stay, entrance ticket etc. I think the social factor is a big event here, my sister is shy & has anxiety, so struggles to make friends or make people be generous to her.
Ngl id be TERRIFIED of getting caught taking free food, sleeping in ikeas, and showering in public restrooms so im impressed how committed she was and her confidence. She was determined to complete that project. Well all know pretty privilege is a thing and you get treated differently if they think you're rich, but seeing someone show to what lengths people do not question you despite you doing so much is interesting.
It wasn't just her her look that allowed her to do this but her confidence as well. I think this story is inspiring beyond the discussion of class It shows how powerful confidence combined with some skill and determination can be. We have stories of famous conmen to prove this.
one question though: how did she manage to sleep in an airport lounge, hotel lobby and even ikea?? Like didn't the worker there told her to go home? And what does the actual customer think? This is amazing she was so creative and brave to think about this as a graduation project and I would like to know more!
On Chinese Valentine’s Day, the hotel staff probably let her stay when she told them she was trying to catch her cheating husband. (A lie but probably a story hotel staff know very well and can get behind.)
I remember in college I and my friends would dress like the expensive girls at rich places whenever we went out alone . Surprisingly the restaurants and venues would just let us in for free. We even took some of our other college classmates to hangout at rich places at weekends dressed up in all goods but soon it became boring because the rich society has nothing but parties and riches but it wasn't as fun as it looked in our youthful eyes. That walking in the streets in casual clothing was much much more comfortable and fun.
The very fact that she came up with such an idea for her college project proves she is quite the smart girl out there. This could be her future and she already did her rehearsal for it.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@blu3j00Ls same, As a social experiment, it's alright, But to present it as your final presentation before graduation, getting full marks and immediately landing a job "as an artist"? Ridiculous.
If she was sleeping in Hotel lobbies, bars sofa for free, if she was asking to sleep for free, eat for free, how did they not realize that she is not rich and she couldnt afford luxuries things? Anyways, She proved that more wealthy/fortunate you are, more you are offered free services. I had heard some celebrities telling these kinds of things before. They said they dont have to spend for anything, as they are always offered for free. Edit: Thank you all for clarifications and replies.
she didnt asked them for free, those people offered those things to her. she even faked a name to the hotel saying she just checked out. one guy kept offering her drinks too. she even faked a VIP pass.
When one is rich one doesnt ask, one just does and acts like one owns the world. I once did similar for 3 days in a city I didn't know and it worked well, I got free food, free places to stay (even better than what it appears she got). I got a hotel room just offered to me free for the night and then got free accommodation at another place as they'd had a cancelation after after another had already paid for the room so they didn't ask me for payment and free meals gourmet meals came with that room
If you're even a little bit observant, then yes, your common sense would tell you that she's a girl crashing over many nights on hotel lobbies. Problem is even if every single hotel employee and security notices this, their individual fear of acting out in society keeps them from asking the girl or even talking about the girl with each other. It's kind of a flock of sheep effect.
The only thing that surprised me was her being able to sleep in IKEA. I would have figured they're so used to people trying that out by now that there would be more precautions in place against it. Other than that, I love this experiment!
Right. And Free stay at the hotel? I believe she'll be ask what room she's in or what kind of reservation she'd like by the time she enters the place. idk
The confidence she has to do this is amazing. But, what she showed in her project is the reality, people who looks rich/are rich are always treated better anywhere.
This is absolutely fascinating, people get arrested or kicked out when they don't look fancy but do the exact same behaviors. It really does make a difference whether or not people think someone is rich
Members of the working class must be honest or society will put its heel on their heads and crush them. The wealthy and idle class, OTOH... There's this story about a wealthy white woman who had $500k worth of stolen purses stashed in a room.
As a Chinese I also wanna bring up that this speaks to a lot of gendered treatment and misogyny in Chinese society and probs most. A woman is easily trusted when she is put together, and likewise much easily overlooked when not.
@@user-qb3gm4pu2m I don’t think so. All one needs to do is compare the difference in diversity in makeup/ fashion/products around visual presentation aimed towards both genders
@@nik021298 for sure! I don’t doubt it. Guess I’m just pointing out that in China tho, it’s a lot more common to see rich guys completely underdress in ways rich girls are not expected to
His Yesr in College lesrning fine art, really worth it... The way she applied the knowledge is a prime example of applying knowledge from school to society.
She need to Document her experience to make Movie or Drama. She talented to act in any situation and condition. No wonder everyone think she is real rich girl.
At my university, there was a well dressed guy asking for change for the parkmeter (yeah, that was many years ago), and people would give him thinking he was just out of small change. Then, we started seeing him in the cafeteria. He was still well-dressed, relatable and people would still believe his story. But with time, he appeared more and more worn-out, tired, and ended up looking like the beggar he was. This kind of living is tiring, both physically and psychologically.
@@sxnap3480 If you lived in a city small enough for you to see the same beggars over and over, you'd observe that phenomenon. It's not rare at all to see someone's decline from relatable to outright disorganized homeless over a few months.
Very original and creative graduation project. A+. She did a fine job of researching the role, performed a pilot study, and refined her tactics well enough that she was only questioned once. Not bad for a first try.
She's like a naughty spoiled princess. I wanna see more. Some of those rich folks start with nothing. They probably won't mind since the hotel provide for everything
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
I want to show my mom this. She always pressures me to study and work harder for money so that I can have such "luxuries". But I've always felt that this type of lifestyle is just so fake and void of a person's true values and self. I'd rather live a life with greater meaning.
This isn't the life of someone who've worked hard and earned riches themselves Amy. The first gen who makes these riches are sometimes very amazing people, but it's the 2nd gen that sometimes becomes spoiled and enjoys these so called luxuries, imo anyways
I've heard people argue that things like proper manners and fashion trends were more or less invented by the top social classes in order to identify themselves, i.e. instead of asking someone how much money they make you can just listen to how they speak and how they hold a fork. That way the elite is able to tell if someone is faking their wealth without having to confront them, and that's why the kind of research this woman did goes a long way.
@Amy Wong I am not disagreeing with your point. In fact, the point is valid. I am, too, not fond of such an extravagant lifestyle because I found out that it dilutes your sense of self and humanity overtime, which isn't a great outcome since it will harm others as well as yourself. However, I think you could study but still maintain a sense of frugality and emphasize on life values rather than monetary motives, even if you are to be at that goal your mom wants you to reach.
Hi Amy, just wondering what exactly do you think is a life with greater meaning? It will be great if you have a determined answer and start working on it. Otherwise, I think the real, implied "luxuries" that your mom wants you to have, is the freedom to choose a different lifestyle and not be struggling for survival, or to pursue your interest outside of work and still live relatively comfortably. The more money a person has, the greater the freedom to choose a lifestyle.
When I was in my very early 20s and didn't have the income I have now, I did this a lot too and it works everytime. An example: if you dress well and look well put together, you can be wearing fake everything and people will not suspect otherwise.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
For her to do this and not get caught? That's some pretty amazing world right there. And her experience is definitely not an act of kindness by the people who allowed her to live as such for limited days, it was definitely because she forged being a socialite. A normal person would be dragged out of such places with force.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
This is also pretty privilege at play I believe. I don’t think she would’ve been as successful and gotten away with this much if she were not “conventionally attractive”
I think that this was an interesting social experiment. Not everyone would have the confidence to play the role of "socialite" for three weeks straight and to even sleep in the lobby of a posh hotel. I especially enjoyed the parts where she would put the extra food in her "Hermes" bag, lol. I like how she thinked outside of the box for her project, and I wish her the best of luck at her new job. :)
this just makes you realize that confidence is key in how you present yourself, and “fake it till you make it” is really true. people only judge on physical appearances, and all they’ll care about is that. you’re just a stranger, so why bother to get to know any part of you when you can just treat people based on if the superficial surface is attractive or not? honestly, this must inspires me to carry myself with more confidence and to try and not be so afraid!
It just shows how much different u can make just by looking rich, polished and pretty. We see that everyday, ppl who look nice, healthy and dress well are never looked down on, in any environment they are in, and always get privilaged treatment when they go shopping, sellers see them as extremely potential customers, so even if they are not buying, they will get the high treatment
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@nani_bow3489 Anna’s case is completely different. She literally stole money from other people, forged fake documents, got loans etc… she in fact WAS spending money and it definitely wasn’t hers. She’s a narcissist and manipulative
This is how my ex girl friend lives, exactly this way but in San Francisco. People treat her like royalty, she sleeps in hotel lobbies, has the free complimentary breakfast, and stores enough for the day. She uses her $300 allowance to buy cute clothes to further her exploitation of society. Men often buy her drinks and take her out to nice dinners. she is absolutely adorable which overrides any other perception.
mad respect for her. things a college student would do is taking freebies and getting free meals but she took that into an extreme level lol might need to copy here someday!
Yep. I remember the moment I realized that I got treated a lot better the days I dressed up and looked better than the days when I didn't. It's like night and day.
Respect! Whatever her motives were and however flawed her tactics are, she succeeded in catching attention and delivering a message. The very purpose of art. Also, she is obviously highly charismatic and beautiful. That also helped her in this endeavor very much. It's not just about wealth privilege. Beauty helps in life. And so does charm.
How she managed to sleep just anywhere, without feeling exposed!! She must be very carefree in mind. I can't even sleep in a hotel room without securing all possible lock options.
it’s also quite possible that the security guard was trying to sleep with her and/or get money from her. edit: 0:29 trying to get her contact info and trying to give her drinks, which could have contained alcohol or not, could be signs of trying to hook up with her and/or getting money from her. (0:40 she said he tried to offer her drinks but does not specify what type of drinks which means it could have contained alcohol or not.)
@@jkshallinheritearth3883 U seriously think a man could get away with sleeping in your PJ in a hotel lobby? Only a pretty young girl can pull that stunt
@@jkshallinheritearth3883 try it and see if you won't get in jail or chased around by security. The user above me is right, only a cute or beauty would be able to get that close
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@somerandomnon-importantper3219 if it was guy who is handsome enough n with this much confidence n research , it will work . I mean con men also exist not only con women exist.
Actually it surprised me that she slept in places like IKEA and lobby during the whole experiments! For sure she did make up excuses like "spy on cheated husbands", it does show her spirit except confident that made her succeed in this experiment: she has huge mental power and braveness She can not only pretend as an socialite on the surface, she can also live like a home-less guy... it is certain that she did not cheat herself that she is a real socialite inside this experiment
my teacher didn't lie when she said you could get an easy life if you were born pretty. I was skeptical at this until i grow up and learn the hard truth. And this video is a proof of that
its sad but its the truth, i think this is something that boosted it as well and thats why she also succeeded, i hate the fact that it is. FACT. Our society is just messed up like that
I think you can also get away with pretending to be a socialite if you look like a middle aged billionaire in a suit Doesn't really require much looks You can be balding and it will only look more convincing What she has is straight up confidence
@@cloudzd.93 I feel like a balding billionaire in a suit sleeping on the couch and sleeping in IKEA beds would be questionable. Like, she was aware she fit the beauty standards, mimicked their manners, and had the confidence because she didn't need to change much other than act the role, y'know?
@@newprojects7847 not really, just pretend to be wasted. Balding old wasted obnoxious billionaire isnt too shocking off a concept that people would question it.
it takes a pretty face, crazy amount of confidence, skills & knowledge to mimic the behavior, attitude & mannerism of high class people, not an easy task.. EXCEPT if she's one to begin with
That's not the point, the point is, rich people have a lot of benefits given to them for free, even when they have enough already. Meanwhile billions of people live in misery, without a decent living condition provided to them. That's a kind of inequality which we don't realize exist.
I have deep respect for what she did. Bwcause it's also very insightful to how the Upper Class lives. People who has wealth, fortune and bigger financial prowess. They treat you like kings and queens and it's very cool to experience that for someone who can't afford that kind of pampering or luxury. I hope she got a very high grade on the project, she deserves it.
Those with big wealth get tstuffs for free despite their huge amount of money while people from lower classes and income would be charged with high prices. It's unfair, actually.
Unfair I agree but after all it's a company. They don't give free stuff for no reason, they give it in return that they spend more. There's a reason why VIP are so well treated and given free stuff in any company. I use to work at an amusement park and they all kind of free stuff, but they also spend the most
Even if her beauty plays a small or large factor, I gotta give her credit for manipulating that beauty to do something like this; along with the confidence and social skills this takes.
@@Vincent-pz3bc But it is. People literally pay for my food when I go into restaurants, pay for my cab rides, stop their cars to let me cross the street, hand me money for LITERALLY free, always want to do things for me and are always overly willing to help when I'm lost and trying to find my way.
@@Vincent-pz3bc It sometimes is, but it is not always about being female or attractive. I am neither, but I have received a truly surprising number of free things, sometimes for no reason that I can understand: people paying for my meals at restaurants without even telling me, free rides on trams, offers of free drugs (which I decline), and so forth. For me, I have found that sometimes people give me free things because they correctly assume that I am well-off, sometimes because they incorrectly assume that I am in need of money (I believe in wearing out my clothing before buying replacements, so people make assumptions), and sometimes because I guess I look kind of pathetic when I am unhappy and people want to cheer me up. And sometimes, in the best of cases, it is because people are reciprocating because I was nice to them and they want to return the favor.
I think, as a chinese native, it's also because it's a collectivist society and people are generally more kind than lets say, the US (which is individualistic). a lot of cultural contexts here. and obviously being fortunate enough to have those looks, being a slim female, and being (probably) able-bodied made it even more possible
Whatever people say... she showed the world ONCE again a known reality.
I'll believe when they show the reaction or conversations from that place authorities..like when she get that Gucci bag
Lol people always judge what others look like it will never end
@@MiniNinja258 yup, its carved in our roots way way way back
This is the exact opposite of rich people faking poor prank.
@@MiniNinja258 it is psychology, for you to not judge other, you need to be able to stay still when a giant bulky scary monster with a weapon charge toward you.
She's a genius. People are saying it worked because she fits the Chinese beauty standards, and I'm sure she's aware of that and used that to her advantage during the project. I wish her all success in the world
Genius? Says someone with a two digit IQ.
@@michelesmith2620 ok bro
U saying this bec u r also pretty
@@ministryoftruth8499 a man could ABSOLUTELY pull this off. The biggest thing is being confident and acting the part. A man would only need a nice-looking suit that fits well, basic grooming, and an expensive-looking watch. After that it's all acting and faking it til you make it-- if Zou didn't act well and seemed nervous and out of her depth, she would have been questioned more.
@@ministryoftruth8499 And that shows what society values. Exactly the point of her project.
She made it looks so easy to fake these things. In reality it's really difficult to mimic the attitude of "high class" people, especially when you don't have enough confidence. And the fact that she only got questioned one time made me think she must have presented herself in such a charismatic way that people don't doubt her. To be honest this is almost to a scary degree, she'll make a great spy or con-woman with that level of skill.
I think you meant con-woman
Yes true I come from lower income family and the lack that I realize between lower income and high class, other than the money obviously, is the lack of confidence. Most lower income people have inferiority trait especially when they are in totally different places like extravagant and lavish venue. Me, myself, I will feel very awkward there because of my lack of confidence and inferior feeling
Bet she got the idea from the movie catch me if you can lol
@@thunderedsun203 True! Thanks for the correction
Very true. I get cold feet even to enter a hi-end showroom feeling judged by every pair of eye. On the other hand, we all know that many wealthy people showing off their wealth and getting all the special treatments could be under huge debts yet they will have their confidence with them all the way.
i think the one thing that really helped her confidence was knowing that this was just a social experiment. she's not really in a situation where she needs to act like this to survive or get away with certain things. if things actually went really south, she'd at least have something to fall back on.
Right, she had a clear mind and was just doing a social experiment
True
She literally could have gotten arrested for trespassing, loitering, several reasons.
Basically psychopaths gets ahead easily because they can maintain that state of mind regardless.
@@jshowaobut guess what? Nobody called because she looked rich.
The fact that she is an art student and did this as her graduation project makes this even cooler
Yep definition of art is attention to detail. Not only looks and wealthy looking, but knowing how to put things in details came out with successful acting.
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And the fact that she collected so many free items and made art pieces out of them for her gallery in the end is amazing
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Yep, add a little bit sad background story she might won the Golden Buzzer🤣🤣🤣
She's like an real life actress. Salute to her bravery while doing this experiment.
It's sad to say that the society are favoring rich-looking people.
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A con artist
a real life actress as opposed to...?
@@realmasterhdd9724 you mean she's like a method actor????
@@purplebubblegum4055 she is the main actor
Its not just money and looks. She must have perfectly immitated the attitude, charisma and confidence too
Exactly
Much get offf internet
@@idealmasters true tho
Her creativity also has to be admired. Getting a gucci bag using the excuse of 'I couldn't get a paper bag otherwise' and sleeping in the hotel under the pretense of catching a cheating husband are super smart.
Exactly because social elite do have a different way of dialog. Just as like the middle/ poor class have certain dialog that their only their social norm or role can understand. Slang, choice of words...etc
I once wandered through an airport during transit and by mistake went into the VIP Lounge (there happened to be no one at the front at that time). Eventually I noticed there was "free" food and thought wait this can't be right, and realized where I was. I kinda panicked a little, but then I thought no, if I don't want to get caught I have to play it cool. So I pretended to belong, ate some stuff and when it was time for my flight I walked out. Or was quite fun and exciting
The food there ist not "free", you have to pay much more for your ticket, so practically you pay for the food there. Airlines usually dont offer charitable services😅
@@easypeasy7584 Haha, I know, that's why I put it in quotation marks
That's sounded like a con artist/thief lol. You could've just walk out without taking stuff that doesn't belong to you.
@@sowhat1674 That's true. Strictly speaking, it was unethical. I got like a muffin and a cup of coffee or so. But the thrill was what made it fun and memorable.
Edit: But it's also interesting, because the moment I realized I didn't belong there, it instantly felt different, like I might arouse suspicion. I wonder if the woman in this video had the same feeling at first, and if it went away over time.
Oh that’s a nice experience
We should also take into account that she perfectly fits Chinese beauty standards. Pretty privilege combined with class privilege is a powerful combo to make people treat you with extra kindness and temperance.
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Exactly I think this plays a bigger role tbh, like you could look average/below average (not attractive average) and this would never work
For real she's so pretty
It makes sense as to why she became a professional artist since art relies heavily on concept and a message, she showed both of those things in her video so I’m glad for her.
@Comrade uhm why?
@Comrade she should be arrested because people are dumb and judge the book by its cover ?
@Comrade I can see why you think like that. I also think that "isn't this what scammer often do?" at one point.
But I also can understand that it's a social experiment, and she's just collecting freebies or using "free" priviledge that, whether u want it or not, do be given a lot to wealthy people (not necessarily have to be handsome/pretty, coz not all welthy ppl are handsome/pretty based on mainstream standart, but the way they're dressed and acted will contribute a lot).
So, in the end I thought "Hmm, I guess it's okay" coz technically speaking, she's not stealing nor staying inside a hotel room.
@@dontbeallergictostudying9179 🤔 Interesting...
@Comrade shes not stealing or anything, she was offered free stuff, it on them if they got fooled by her.
She really did a great job in acting like one of the rich people. Even i would believe that she's one if i were to see her in person.
If me ill just pass by 😎
@@imunknownunknown1114 oh u so coool
You would believe she's a socialite if you see her sleeping in a hotel lobby?? If I saw that I would immediately know something is up.
@@morganfreeman5972 why would you even see her sleeping in the hotel's lobby? Unless you check in in that particular hotel and stay there for 2 days at least. What i meant is first impression my guy.
@@morganfreeman5972 the magazine review only says, "she lived freely for 21 days in the metropolis"...
It doesn't says, " She enjoyed all the free privileges through pretence alone, dressing up like a socialite without spending any money to purchase expensive items"
I feel like all of her social experiments are very interesting, especially her latest performance art where she hired people to be her mother for 21 days. It's interesting to see a different perspective on what different people interpret what love for a child is.
Where can you watch those experiments?
yea where? is it on YT
@@alicechase9290 unfortunately no, alot of the experiments are only on Chinese social media platform.
where did you find this bro im looking for it and cant find anything ☹️
@@nororoshop7273It's in Chinese and on Bilibili (the Chinese version of TH-cam), her username is 邹雅琦
“Forging fake VIP passes.” GURL! She could be a whole secret agent. Her confidence… I am amazed. Sleeping in lobbies and IKEA. The courage she has as well. Couldn’t be me
But how she did? Is not permitted to sleep in lobby's, she fake the book paaae
But forging passes is definitely a crime innit? Or am I missing something?
I read the post. She didnt forged anything, she merely walked past and the security didnt questioned her.
There's actually a similar story of this one guy who has adapted it to a book and a movie. It's called "Catch me if you can" and it's basically about the main character having full confidence to the point in which it only brought him to being detained by the feds after finding out that he has been making fraudulent checks. He's pretty confident on everything as he was able to pretend as an airline pilot.
@@mbr41 but wasnt that back in 1960s? dont think you can fake a check anymore
Not a lot of people can do this, she's really brave
ever heard of the guy from "Catch me if you can?"
And shameless.
@@mr.america9806 at least her experiment was a success, and she has become a professional artist. ~(^_^ ~)
@@mr.america9806 not more than you
@@mr.america9806 I aspire to be as shameless as her. Not to scam people though
“It’s very interesting how such free ‘excessive goods’ are distributed: They’re often given to people who seem to already have plenty,” Zou wrote on Weibo.' Man I love her LOL, this is a very valid social commentary and it's actually even more profound when you think about all the times you hungered for things that the rich are used to, all these free things that would otherwise go to waste.
The rich get richer
no its just business and if they look rich theres potential for profit its really not that hard to grasp
@@changeyouryoutubechannelna1434 that's not the point being made, we understand why these brands and hotels and such are so inclined to give free goods to the rich, the issue lies on a broader scale, the fact that so much is given to those who already have plenty when thousands of millions are struggling to eat is concerning, especially when it's exposed so clearly, 21 days living for free because of a made up privilege when native Americans have to pay dozens of dollars for a meal, of course it's shocking
True. Rich people get freebies, gifts which are expensive. They get expensive free stuff. People are scared to give them cheap stuff or poor customer service because they might complain and ruin another person's or business' reputation. While if you are poor, your voice and existence are not important.
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Being just pretty is not enough. She had the personality and awareness to not be used but to use what she has to get by. Props to her
yeah its disgusting how those with endless wealth are given free food, drinks, items, MONEY from others, for just existing while lower income earners are demonized for accepting donations and being unable to be spend as we want. she completely exposed wealth inequality and bias unintentionally.
But this is obvious since money rules the world. Nothing really shocking.
@@phantommohawk9939 Having proof and putting it in video like this just hits the nail.
it isn't free stuffs, it is an investment, or bait, depending on how you view rich people, LOL
People are just scared of rich people, considering how much power they have 🤷, you could lose your job if you made a mistake to one of them
She need to Document her experience to make Movie or Drama. She talented to act in any situation and condition. No wonder everyone think she is real rich girl.
This is some Catch Me If You Can level confidence. Her dedication is remarkable and I like how self aware she is by stating that her project isn't perfect, but it got people talking.
yooooo epic movie
The Talented Mr Ripley also comes to mind!
@@jp9707 no he was just envious of the man he looked up to.
That confidence is the reason why people don't trust one another nowadays. I still admire for her cleverness and keen eye for exploiting the maliciously generous companies.
@@sorrychangedmyusername3594 bet those companies wouldnt be "maliciously generous" if she wasn't pretty or pretended to be rich
I'm disappointed that so many people are quick to reduce her to just her looks. She put a lot of time and effort into this project and had the courage and confidence to execute it. Yes being pretty is an advantage, but it shouldn't discredit the amount of work she put in. Especially since pretty privilege is not an individual's fault, but the entire society's.
I believe she was born in a way that fits chinese beauty standards, and using her biological given advantage to show through research and sociology how society works is what make her stand out. She didn't fake to be rich so she could get free stuff, she did it to prove a political view.
Rich kids does look pretty tho since they have a lot of money for treatments etc
This would have never worked if she didn't fit the standard. So you disregarding that facts takes away from the truth of the matter.
@@victoriagouveia8465 Great "work". But hey, atleast she's got a free paper bag...
Agree. Pretty is not enough to be successful in this experience. If you are pretty but you give yourself away with insecurity, hesitance or misbehaviour there's no automatic privilege.
One of Marilyn Monroe's lovers talked about something similar. They were walking down the street and no one knew it was her. She said something like "would you like to see her" then suddenly everyone started noticing and approaching her. Confidence isn't just a "fake it" thing. It's not about "believing" either. You really have to know you are him/her. People can sense fake vs real confidence.
True what you say.
Confident appearance and a sense of authority can make a huge difference in how people treat you.
Still.
You all make one basic mistake:
You all confuse self-confidence and authority, with respect.
But just because someone isn't confident in themselves, doesn't mean you have the right to treat them bad either.
Showing self-confidence and authority is one thing. Showing respekt, the other.
Nah people in china are different they aren't like americans. They never give af about anyone other than their own except if they look wealthy, beautiful or just someone needed. She could act like doja cat for all they care about is her status. Her attitude means nothing outside obviously people will mock jn their heads
@@Papa_Straightdepends
Don't forget that she's got the so-called 'BEAUTY PRIVILEGES' going on as well. She's nailed that 'Chinese-Super-Rich-Kid' look and strutted that sky-high confidence to the point that it becomes so natural and very convincing.
Chinese don’t have a high standard of beauty then if that’s all it takes
@@truthmatters758 a lot better than you lol
@@truthmatters758 tell me you’re pressed without telling me you’re pressed
@@truthmatters758 She looks a lot better than you, and I don't even need to see your face to know that's a fact. Cope harder.
@@truthmatters758 🧑✈️🤡 do you prefer big chicks? To each their own
I’ll say pretending to be a rich wife trying to catch a cheating husband was genius nobody going to want to mess with her in that situation
Yeah
Sneak - 100
Speech - 100
My mom always tells me, "Look nice when you go out so you get treated better" and she was never wrong. I've experienced both social ostracism when I was a frumpy emo-style teenager, but also privilege as an adult when I dress up and wear things that appear to be expensive. I do have a couple of luxury goods but I've been bullied for that because some people thought I was trying to be better than them. I've experienced a lot of mixed treatment in my life yet I was never treated with privilege when I looked unattractive. It's quite fascinating how societies work according to your looks alone.
Well yeah if I only have a handful of seconds to tell whether or not a stranger is ok to interact with or not, there’s not much I can work with within that timeframe.
❤️
The evil old people death stare for just wearing a hoodie and skull cap
Yo i remember this one guy did illegal car racing and hit people with a car. There's a vid of him on tiktok getting judge at the court for his crime but everyone (on tiktok) commented to let him go cause he's "cute" ???? Like tf, a father lose his family and they said to let a criminal go?
It's pretty much an unsaid rule that middle class cannot match high society
I worked at a nonprofit for 16 years, and traveled a lot. Once I started getting status, I was shocked at all of the freebies you get! Hotel lounges had free breakfast and evening snacks and drinks, airport lounges have free food, drink and comfort. The more money I earned, the more freebies I got! It's wild, those most in need end up paying the most unfortunately
You "worked" at a nonprofit. Says it all. How do you work if there's no profit? All non-profits are scams, you were scammers. It wasn't free, none of it is free, someone paid for it, someone paid for your stay.
She really took the phrase 'fake it til you make it' to another level
I think it's about blending, you lived on city dress like a citizen, when you on village be a villager.
This was fantastic and a realistic depiction of where society has progressed to now; hopefully she received an A+.
A for absurdity?
@@ellenaivanovych4916 A for an astonishing project.
@@ellenaivanovych4916 A for proving how society work
no she wont their teachers are members of the ccp so its minus 9000 social creds to her
@@pastlivesxd5858 Lol they like it. You haven't seen the weibo?
This is way more impressive than it looks, sure she's beautiful but the amount of confidence you need to be in a place you don't belong is wildly impressive. She could be a James Bond level spy and you wouldn't know it. In my book I consider her a badass.
Reminds me of that dude who worked as an double agent for both the Germans and allies in ww2, and got medals on both sides. And the Germans never knew, or cared.
I mean, as long as you know the worst case scenario is that you'd get a slap in the wrist it's quite easy
@@Succubus_L0li what I'm sayin
I would say it actually looks impressive lol. I was nervous for her for some reason. This is kind of remarkable. I’m an (attractiveish) woman in her 30s and I get treated a certain way when I look nice, but I even after seeing someone else do this, I don’t think I would have the confidence to do it. I’m very impressed.
@@Funkensense Bro at 30 you're an old hag
"Relying on the tolerance and kindness of our commercial society"
The amounts of copium is staggering.
That is the single most insane thing I've ever read. Thank you, Hong Kong.
Probably the same way how Anna Delvey managed to scam people for so long without getting caught. This is a brilliant experiment, it emphasises that you’ll be at an advantage and treated better in society based on your beauty and the class you appear as. I hope she got a high mark for the project.
I was thinking the same thing!
Yes, I wonder a man can do this?
But Anna delvey is much worse...she looted on her peers pockets ang burying them on debt.
Anna Delvey wasn’t beautiful, she was confident, tastefully dressed, and a great conversationist. You don’t have to be physically attractive to present yourself as a higher class, but not many have that extreme confidence and quick-wittedness to fake a completely new persona.
If this doesn't get her to pass with flying colours, nothing else will.
Yeah she just exposed how looks can be deceiving. Its just the reality.
She didn't expose anything, this was just a reminder
@@zhin13 well ok however I'm pretty sure the message isn't that looks can be deceiving, but the fact that she got help/food and shelter when she acted rich, meanwhile the poor who actually need those things wouldn't be able to get them
(The rich gets richer even if they have no actual money in their bags, they even don't have to pay even though they can meanwhile the poor gets no help)
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
Have to give it to her, a real con artist. That's really genius and I don't feel bad for those who were duped. And this whole thing showed some social problems I don't expect to ever be fixed.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
The best part is even the people she duped didn't lose money. She's basically living off "free samples" that are available in abundance because there aren't many people that can access those "free samples" in the first place.
@@nani_bow3489 no one said this is women empowerment tho but more of a pretty privilege as everyone stated in the comment section, especially the fact everyone noticed that rich people just get anything for free as stated in the video. I don't think it will be much difference if it's a guy who is handsome enough to do this either.
@@nani_bow3489 I'm don't know who said this is women empowerment, I don't really agree. I think this is more of how societies treat rich and pretty people differently. And I'm sure a man with a lot of confidence and charisma with an outfit and style that looks the part can pull this off just as well as the woman. Also stop spamming that on every comment you come across
@@nani_bow3489Ever hear of Abagnale? He's a conman legend
I remember the story my mom told me about her friend who went to a car company dressed in casual (shirt and shorts). She wanted to buy a car but no one attended her. Not one staff bothered to assist her or even answer her queries. But when she went to the other car company, the staff were accommodating. She bought a car on that same day. Some really do judge people by their looks not knowing their capabilities.
“… prompting heated debate…”
That’s it. Her project was beyond successful.
The only thing I'd debate is how legitimate her project is. There are multiple holes, like sleeping in IKEA. They're pretty heavily aware in all stores internationally of any people sleeping in their beds, since they're used to vloggers trying to do it.
Not to mention her sleeping in IKEA doesn't have anything to do with class, it'd just be a case of evasion.
@@obi-wankenobi8446 I’d say that the store section is the only real inconsistency if IKEA really does let ANYONE in. There are other factors for her nice treatment that’s not about class, but I could also say that classism is the strongest factor in deciding who receives kindness or not.
Yeah this is a great example of what she said.
@@obi-wankenobi8446 maybe they do it different in Beijing IKEAs, who knows.
Zou is also right about her “surplus of treatment towards the already self sufficient” point. The rich get benefits that they don’t need, while the lower class do. It’s despicable.
It's all to maintain the luxury status. If poor can afford it then why called luxury?!
But to be fair this treatment isn't just present among luxury high class. Even poor shopkeeper will try to keep it's rich customer pleased. Bcs profit.
The rich exploit the poor remember? And when the rich treats the lower class as equals, who will work for them? The Hierarchy always work to keep the status in line
@@invalleria wishful thinking
That's not how a human works
Without a sense of belonging
We can't even get satisfaction
And when u r already rich
What u need now is things like enjoyments, status, respect
Suppose u win a race for which u practiced 15 years in Olympics
And u get a medal
And nothing else
And when u go to a store
The same medal everyone can buy for $2
That would be hurtful as well as dispointing
Everything is their beaucuse it's needed
Suppose u remove social herichy (communism)
No one will work hard
Cause not everyone need money
They need fellow living beings respect
As humans are a social being
Time for a communist revolution!
@@invalleria It's how nature works. There will always be a hierarchy. This is real life, not a movie.
Beauty is one thing, but that confidence, her acting, the way she talks when she ask for that Gucci bag, that one is a real massive factor for her success in this. She's beautiful, yes, but her project would not be complete if she's stuttering or less convincing
She's an art student. Most likely, she has rich parents. So she already knows that "world" quite well and can carry it off despite not having any actual money in her handbag.
This is just my conjecture.
@@DaigoParry I tend to agree - the fact that she's already so familiar with the concept of being rich, a socialite, the brands, etc despite just being a young student tells me as much..
@@DaigoParry but she said she comes from a poor family right? And that she isn't a socialite? I thought I saw something along those lines
@@Ariadne4 she may have friend, relatives, know someone actually rich or our defination of poor, rich are very different,...
I mean that level of confident is hard to come naturally but can "easily" learn
@@huyckhl6074 ah right
What's unfortunate is that free food, shelter, and resources that she obtained as a poseur-socialite are essential to homeless and houseless people, but it's rare for people to give to them and when they do, they are still in lots of danger.
I don't think you understand that she didn't "get free food", she stole it. Yes, the vip area for example has "free food".... if you've paid for the vip membership. It's not free food.
It was not free, she had a fake vip.
@@ToProsca ...
Then give them money when you pass them by. We have governments who give money to all sorts of nonsense feminist and LGBT organisations that could go towards feeding the homeless.
You don't complain about that. You complain about a girl eating for free when really she has a fake VIP card. None of it is free
“Relying on the tolerance and kindness of our commercial society” that’s of course because she didn’t look like a homeless, because if she did, the “kind” commercial society would call the police or security.
exactly
They have to defend their narrative by any means necessary, even if said narrative is complete BS, what a 🤡🌎
They were kind because they thought her to be a client, not because it's the right thing to do.
Really?
and the QR Code scanning and all the security cameras were suddenly turned off at those high end places...?
CMON PEOPLE, USE COMMONSENSE WHEN YOU SEE THESE SUSPICIOUS REPORTS FROM MSM.
Yup ,correct elaboration of the original sentences . Most of the time ,people are just easily misleaded by the sentences posed by media or government. If she pretend to be a beggar ,hehe , definitely will be whisked off to police station or chased away immediately .
I’m not necessarily surprised that she got away with all of these things. I’m more surprised that she was safe and no one tried to hurt her. We are taught that it’s not safe for women to do things like sleep in a public place. I’m just glad that she is ok.
China is one of the safest countries, don't even worry about that. You can go out at 3am in the street. Beside, these places she stayed are even safer: the airport, the hotels ,the galleries etc which have many police and guards. when I was a teenage girl I always sleep on the sofa in Beijing airport if I arrive at night. Because my family think it's safe staying in the lobby than catching a taxi to hotel.
Ironically, China is incredibly safe in the areas she ventured. It’s not like the mess in NYC or San Francisco rn.
Outside of the big cities and high-end place though, it’ revert to low-safety, constant vigilant for the most part
She slept in some "nice" areas. It's not like she went into a favela or something.
@@nunyabiznes33
Even in "nice" areas, you can still get stalkers in Japan 😂
Check out that video about how a vlogger gets stalked or another gets molested fr in Japan.
But yeah, she shouldnt be that careless
China is very safe for women unlike USA or Europe. Very odd considering the communist culture. You can run with earbuds on. Go out at night alone. Its very freeing to be able to do those things there as opposed to the US
Wow it takes courage to do something like this. Many of that age would be shy and scared of what people might do or say if caught.
Yes I would too, but when you really think about it, what’s the worst that can actually happen right? Get kicked out at most
It only works for females. If you are a male you have to be more smart about it. Chances of getting kicked out is more often for males.
@@KOKOBC Yes there is no shame and insult in it . Right ?
@@KOKOBC I agree except for fake VIP pass, you might be ended up in jail for doing a fraud
Only for females.
She is the definition of “ to go above and beyond”
Or “Go big or go home” ❤️
I’m British, and have felt this effect a lot. I learned a lot of how I act and speak and dress from my family, for example my grandfather, who’s upper-class, and an Oxford University alumnus. It’s interesting how many people will allow you to do whatever you want if you act with enough confidence and speak in the right way. Dressing well is also very helpful.
got some tips? Help a stranger out, lol 🤣
Sure you are
@@oneofthosemoments4564 stand tall, talk as if you don’t really care about anything but you know you ought to be there. Be polite to other people, but act like you serve no-one. Dress well (but fairly casually, like you don’t really need to dress formally: eg dress shirt, chinos, quarter-zip, etc.) Hope this helps for whatever you’re doing lol, soz if it’s a little late
what are examples of things you've gotten away with/differential treatment?
@@zeeone4492 What they said isn't so far fetched.
Not surprised at all, we all have this underlying problem of treating people how we see them, how we’re indirectly taught to see and treat others since were children. See a homeless person on the street? Ignore them, avoid eye contact and feel nervous until they move on, somehow we learned they are less than people. See someone with wealth? Admire them and maybe you’ll be like them, they are more than normal people. If anything this should make us question ourselves and our own prejudices not this gal pointing them out and she didn’t show us the countless privileges the wealthy get from the state such as reduced taxes and special laws.
We live in a society
The ironic part is them mega rich see normal people like the normal people see the homeless people
@@usoda6974 this is the reason why I turned my back on the society
As uncomfortable it may be for many to read this, the same applies to how we see and treat people with various skin colors.
The disgusting thing is that these rich "gurus" are promoting you sticking with people of the higher class to be like them let the poor stay poor and rich stay rich .
I work in finance, and I can honestly tell you, I've met people with accounts of over $10 million USD, and they are old and unattractive. Rarely would you see someone so young as being a multi-millionaire, unless they inherited the money. People are often misled that just because you dress up nice and look beautiful you are rich. It's mostly the opposite, regular rich folks (not celebrity types) don't look rich. They look dull and regular.
Here, we know that old uncle in short pants and plain shirt is the bank's priority customer.
I think it depends on each individual's personality and perspective,I've known some rich people who's anything but plain, modest,and frugal while also meeting several rich people who's the complete opposite of those things
@@aureliajesical.1569 True but personally if I'm the worker who saw her, I also wouldn't approach her too.
Not because she looks rich, but the way she acted makes me feel like she's one those crazy girlfriend type somehow and I don't want to deal with that.
The ones you mentioned probably were old money folks. This girl here is acting like new money ones. I know that because I was studying in the same environment with wealthy young people and the way they behave as confidently as her
@@celline.t That's money from mommy and daddy. If they are studying, they do not hold a job or have time to own and operate a business.
The people with the highest net worth in this world tend to be older people who have years of work experience and accumulated a fortune from savings and investment. Most young people haven't learned how to make money yet.
The motivation for treatment she received doesn't come from kindness or "beauty privilege"... It's actually super obvious - she looked like a potential client.
Yeah, I thought that too, but what about her sleeping in the Hotel lounge? Sure maybe they thought of her as a potential client but a regular person would be denied of sleeping in the lounge. Or how about the security guard? Maybe he wanted to protect her thinking she might buy something or simply wanted to provide customer service. It's not just about being a potential client, but the added layer of power and privilege she received. People place so much value on money that they treat those with tons of it as elite. Creating this insane divide between the wealthy and the poor. Where the wealthy are given more and more, but the poor receive less and less.
@@jennieramirez1756 very true
I like the message she sends. It's true, those with excess wealth get even more for free, and it shouldn't be like that.
Why not? They have potential purchasing power. Should the ones that desire to give be controlled by the state?
@@genetung8590 in the end it's just business.
She is not even really telling the truth in this experiment.
This experiment was proof a young pretty girl has privilege’s this is also how we end up with Karen’s.
Them pretty young girls become old middle age women and suddenly lose that super power this is not my theory it was explained in some TH-cam I came across.
So collectively we are all to blame for the world full of Karen’s
@@sko1beer interesting point about Karens. Never thought about the reason :D
@@sko1beer my friend, a guy, also get this superpower because he is a 9, supermodel face, clear skin with decent muscle. after witnessing it, tbh imo, life is really isn't fair and people are more shallow nowday
she literally exposed classism and treatment inequality for her school project. Hopefully she did one where she looks like a commoner rather than a social elite to have a comparison of what life is like. Nonetheless, NAILED IT.
she said that wasn't her intention
I'd love to see her experiment as different social classes but with different looks. Surely the treatment towards attractive socialites, unattractive socialites, attractive poor ppl and unattractive poor ppl are totally different.
@@lovepuppy4627 she literally said it was what
@@zelder1371 6:10
@@lovepuppy4627 I'm sceptical about these statements, this channel might be just a propaganda tool for China.
Im glad she exposed the double standard in our community. People treated rich people like those rich people cant afford to pay but insisted the poor to pay everything included 'freebies'.
yes, I agree. it is very unfair that rich people can get things free but poor people need to pay
the freebies are given to keep the rich customer as a long-time customer, they're not being generous just for the sake. It's more out of graciousness for the massive financial support a wealthy customer gives esp if they're a regular. For ex vip lounge access in airports are given to frequent flyers - people who spend more money for the airlines than regular people who might vacation once a year. In fact these people who meet the reqs for vip treatment spend such an excess of money that the freebies seem kinda pointless and akin to giving a dollar or quarter to a billionaire. The hyper inflation of the airline tickets these ppl are paying (whether business class or 1st class) is so high that technically it's all included in the ticket - it's just marketed as a freebie - like the complimentary champagne.
they just want money. thats why if you go to Vegas with millions of dollars to gamble, you'll probably get a free suite at the hotel. businesses are only nice because they want your money.
@@3xitthissid3 Exactly, it's like when you book a hotel room and "complimentary" breakfast is included with it. It's not complimentary at all, it's part of the price that you paid for the room itself. You wouldn't be able to enjoy that "complimentary" breakfast if you didn't book a room. Or if you didn't trick people into thinking you booked one, I guess.
Exactly, similarly in the shanghai lockdown in the past few months, I've heard rich ppl received lots of free food supplies from big merchants and companies but poor ppl cannot even guarantee their food supply.
Okay how did she get away with sleeping in Ikea?!? In America you would be arrested.
I heard that the policy is that they let you sleep since it would help make the sale....but I saw that on the internet.....
Because this is China, not the US. No one was arrested in China
In China people take naps on the beds and work on the couch in Ikea, it's normal, it's like testing the product
in china people work sm that they fall asleep everywhere so i guess it was a common occurrence
never heard this before...they do 'arrest' people sleeping in IKEA?
Like that other girl Anna Sorokin who pretended to be a socialite in new york and almost bought a building before she got caught. Confidence is the key.
Anna was for living that fake life. This girl is experimenting to show the world what the society is like if you look rich. There is a difference.
Anna got herself in serious debt from all the escaped payment and fraud this girl didn't
@@weijunlow876 Well, all the free stuff that she get was actually a bait for rich people to invest in their company. It really depends on how people view "rich" people.
Street smarts and confidence. There's another channel(tho not sure if scripted) did alot of things faking his way. From vip events to entering theme parks for free it's crazy to think "fake it till you make it" can be real.
isn't it there will be a series about Anna ... ain't sure if it was NETFLIX
She gets an A+++ for her Project. 21 Days as a Charlatan requires Ingenuity, Courage and Social Intelligence. Hats Off for Her Nerves of Steel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@nani_bow3489 agreed. I would just call it attention-seeker and a lazy attempt at a uni project.
@@blu3j00Ls its one thing to seek attention, its another to test the hypothesis, and to get away being treated highly without being caught/exposed that they aren't who they seem
And also -999999 social credit👲👍
She's insanely smart. She obviously did her research well and is a great actress for pulling off what she did.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
Scammers are a dime a dozen and as old as time itself. She just had a camera and the internet to upload it to.
@@nani_bow3489 no one said this was an act to empower woman
@@nani_bow3489 It's not empowerment though. Read the room. Men can still pull if off, and no one is calling scamming/conning socialites as female empowerment 🙄
@@nani_bow3489 You completely missed the point of this video. This isn’t about “women empowerment” at all. It’s about showing class discrimination in society.
its really hard trying to keep being respectful and not take up too much air in the world, because itll squeeze you out. she demonstrated how to force your way in and make room for yourself and thats amazing to me.
She makes a very potent point that is prevalent everywhere in the world in our capitalist society: Being rich is cheap, and being poor is expensive. The rich get access to freebies and low interest rates while the poor must pay for everything and have to settle for low quality items that will actually cost more in the long run.
It’s intrinsic to human nature rather than any particular system. Society always supports it’s elite.
If you were a noble in the medieval period your word in a court of law would be heard while a peasant’s would be ignored. And would never have to work a day in your life.
If you’re politically connected in the soviet union you’d get the nicest apartments and holiday vouchers and first dibs on the shortage goods.
Things are made cheap for the rich because how people make money of the rich is different. For example low interest rates, on the surface it seems illogical that a bank which you would think is trying to maximize its income would give the wealthiest person the lowest rates. The reason is actually simple, the bank gets a lot more money in the long run by charging 1% fees on large investing accounts over 7% fees on something expensive. As an example let's take a fancy car worth 250000 dollars. A rich person with high credit scores will probably get a 3% interest rate but banks don't just look at the wealthy persons money, they look at where there money is. A 7% interest over 6 years on a 250000 dollar car will yield the bank something like 60000 or 70000 dollars where a 3% is more like 25000 to 30000 ish (rough numbers). The thing is allowing the rich person to invest that extra 35000 into an investing account charging 1% over 20 to 30 years with a 7% return on investment will yield far more then the 30000 the lost on the car, something like 115000. The more the person knows investing as well as considering their personal income those types of decisions rapidly stack to being millions of dollars. Take my 401k as an example. I get charged like 1% per year in fees and get a return of about 9% per year over a 10 year average. I do this while continuing to add to that account at 1050 dollars a month (starting at 24 years old) and roughly this translates to about 2.1 million dollars in fees, after fees I would have about 3.2 million dollars. Essentially how one handles money fundamentally changes how everything in that person's life is perceived from the banks perspective. More money to the rich person means more money for them depending on wealth maintenance habits.
The next question is how does a bank know it will have access to that person's money if they let them keep it? Individually they don't so they still charge interest. The interest is decided more along the lines of a statistical likelihood of wealthy individuals having a part in their investing accounts over a "competitors" accounts. I have "competitors" in quotes because roughly speaking all the banks realized that dealing with the problem as an aggregate statistic maximized everyone's outcomes. They didn't necessarily require active coordination to come to that realization. The method of treating the situation from a probability standpoint only works because everyone agrees to it and they agree to it because it is actually empirically the best method of approaching the problem. All other methods have a high reward but absurdly high risk making other methods not necessarily worth the trouble. Just match the interest rate to a statistic of most efficient charge rate relative to likelihood of investment participation in their particular financial products directly or indirectly.
To put this another way, the more you narrow the ways in which you interact with a bank the more they charge on the specific ways you interact with it. If you maximize the options of interaction the bank has and prove successful at this the less any individual avenue is charged because the money is gained from dealing with the aggregate of options, not in an individual interaction. (This is not me agreeing or disagreeing with the system it's just pointing out how it works). As a related topic this actually implies money is valued differently depending on the perception of the person who has the dollar and banks have ways of figuring out perceptions of individuals indirectly. The moral implications of this are fairly extreme and interesting because it would change how most people understand finance as a whole. A dollar is not simply a dollar to a bank, a dollar is whatever opportunities an individuals situation/perceptions allow it to be and banks calculate this. This being the source of inequality rather then just a number means the policies of inequality are highly related to regulating individual perception or removing individual maintenance over wealth as a method of maximizing it. That changes what social programs actually are to a politician. It usually means they don't trust their own population/constituents. That should make people highly cautious of the actual intentions of most if not every politician on its own and what it says about how they view the character of the people they "represent".
You worded that perfectly
@@crown9413 Its obviously not intrinsic to human nature, but rather it is common throughout the history of civilization. But civilization has only existed for a fraction of human existance. Theres no reason why we can't have a more egalitarian society that does not have any "elites" with far more power and control over resources than the average person.
@@crown9413 If anything what is wierd and alien to human nature is the current system. Its not like when we were hunter gatherers every single person was directing resources from their labour to a small section of elites who did not work but had all the power.
This is interesting. I went to a public college but my sister had a scholarship in the most expensive one in my country. We had the same income but while I was barely being able to afford food she had free parties, free barbecues, etc. Then I learned that the wealthier you are, the more free stuff you are going to get.
My sister went to a much better school than me but she didn't get a tonne of freebies. She struggled to keep up with others rich lifestyle, not having an iPhone, branded items, jewelry etc. Not that they were even judgemental about it but it was clear she was lacking & she felt envious when they could all listen to their iPod in study time. She did get invited to social events but where as they had a new dress for each party she didn't, or it wasn't quite right, SK she stick out a bit. Often she couldn't go to events she was invited too because she couldn't afford the transport, or hotel stay, entrance ticket etc. I think the social factor is a big event here, my sister is shy & has anxiety, so struggles to make friends or make people be generous to her.
@@NotAnotherKuromi that would be a factor too. My sister had no shame in going with the same clothes to every free party and barbecue.
yes because thats how rich people stay rich
@@NotAnotherKuromi yep that’s exactly what is needed. Charm people enough for them to extend a free hand to you.
Tbh that just sounds like social skills rather than class
Ngl id be TERRIFIED of getting caught taking free food, sleeping in ikeas, and showering in public restrooms so im impressed how committed she was and her confidence. She was determined to complete that project. Well all know pretty privilege is a thing and you get treated differently if they think you're rich, but seeing someone show to what lengths people do not question you despite you doing so much is interesting.
Well the faking VIP passes sound like it could cause trouble but seems in the worst case one get kicked out.
It's easy when you have nothing to lose.
@@158-i6z not really.
@@158-i6z Yeah sure how bout you try it
Sleeping in Ikeas pretty much sounds like what survivors do in IKEA SCP 3008 version, I would glad to join!
It's expensive being poor, but when you are rich they just give you money
It wasn't just her her look that allowed her to do this but her confidence as well. I think this story is inspiring beyond the discussion of class
It shows how powerful confidence combined with some skill and determination can be.
We have stories of famous conmen to prove this.
Yeah! Just it would be cool to see someone who wasn't "traditionally attractive" do this too. You know, just to errrrr see it and not imagine it.
@@contorta960 In south east asia you could literally go in every events unannounced as long as you are a kind hearted person.
one question though: how did she manage to sleep in an airport lounge, hotel lobby and even ikea?? Like didn't the worker there told her to go home? And what does the actual customer think? This is amazing she was so creative and brave to think about this as a graduation project and I would like to know more!
They thought she was rich, they were too scared to question her...
She made an Excuse that allows her to do just that.
On Chinese Valentine’s Day, the hotel staff probably let her stay when she told them she was trying to catch her cheating husband. (A lie but probably a story hotel staff know very well and can get behind.)
You can sleep in airport lounge without being questioned. My maximum stay on such was 16 hours.
@@yujinyi6099 yes and for this part it does makes sense
This experience would not have succeeded if not for her pretty face. Once again a tangible proof of how superficial and sad our society is.
Exactly. People are missing the point. It's mostly because she's a pretty GIRL.
Just China
@@oceanusman i think in india/indonesian u can do it too,if u have pretty face&fake branded bag lol
Agreed, she's pretty to begin with.
Yeah, I'm convinced her experiment worked not just because of pretend privilege but pretty privilege
I remember in college I and my friends would dress like the expensive girls at rich places whenever we went out alone . Surprisingly the restaurants and venues would just let us in for free. We even took some of our other college classmates to hangout at rich places at weekends dressed up in all goods but soon it became boring because the rich society has nothing but parties and riches but it wasn't as fun as it looked in our youthful eyes. That walking in the streets in casual clothing was much much more comfortable and fun.
The very fact that she came up with such an idea for her college project proves she is quite the smart girl out there. This could be her future and she already did her rehearsal for it.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
I don't get anything intellectual about this project. Not sure why is everyone wow-ed by this.
@@nani_bow3489 if a guy did it I think it would've been received the same way. I can't see it differently anyways
@@blu3j00Ls same,
As a social experiment, it's alright,
But to present it as your final presentation before graduation, getting full marks and immediately landing a job "as an artist"?
Ridiculous.
@@nani_bow3489 but no one called it women empowerment though
If she was sleeping in Hotel lobbies, bars sofa for free, if she was asking to sleep for free, eat for free, how did they not realize that she is not rich and she couldnt afford luxuries things? Anyways, She proved that more wealthy/fortunate you are, more you are offered free services. I had heard some celebrities telling these kinds of things before. They said they dont have to spend for anything, as they are always offered for free.
Edit: Thank you all for clarifications and replies.
she didnt asked them for free, those people offered those things to her. she even faked a name to the hotel saying she just checked out. one guy kept offering her drinks too. she even faked a VIP pass.
Moonu Chamling VIP gets things for free as VIPs spend a lot. She didnt "ask" for the free things, it was 'given" to her.
She got all those free not because who looked wealthy. She is a young and pretty Chinese girl.
When one is rich one doesnt ask, one just does and acts like one owns the world. I once did similar for 3 days in a city I didn't know and it worked well, I got free food, free places to stay (even better than what it appears she got). I got a hotel room just offered to me free for the night and then got free accommodation at another place as they'd had a cancelation after after another had already paid for the room so they didn't ask me for payment and free meals gourmet meals came with that room
If you're even a little bit observant, then yes, your common sense would tell you that she's a girl crashing over many nights on hotel lobbies. Problem is even if every single hotel employee and security notices this, their individual fear of acting out in society keeps them from asking the girl or even talking about the girl with each other. It's kind of a flock of sheep effect.
The only thing that surprised me was her being able to sleep in IKEA. I would have figured they're so used to people trying that out by now that there would be more precautions in place against it. Other than that, I love this experiment!
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Right. And Free stay at the hotel? I believe she'll be ask what room she's in or what kind of reservation she'd like by the time she enters the place. idk
@@alleuy ikr there are plot holes in her story
The confidence she has to do this is amazing. But, what she showed in her project is the reality, people who looks rich/are rich are always treated better anywhere.
This is absolutely fascinating, people get arrested or kicked out when they don't look fancy but do the exact same behaviors. It really does make a difference whether or not people think someone is rich
Members of the working class must be honest or society will put its heel on their heads and crush them.
The wealthy and idle class, OTOH... There's this story about a wealthy white woman who had $500k worth of stolen purses stashed in a room.
Idk to me, this is more about how pretty and presentable she looks🤣
@@TheGreatWasian_you just said the same thing.
As a Chinese I also wanna bring up that this speaks to a lot of gendered treatment and misogyny in Chinese society and probs most. A woman is easily trusted when she is put together, and likewise much easily overlooked when not.
Emm. It is true that there is a lot of misogyny. But to prove your point first we would need a man who pretends to be a socialite, don't you think?
@@user-qb3gm4pu2m I don’t think so. All one needs to do is compare the difference in diversity in makeup/ fashion/products around visual presentation aimed towards both genders
@@eggbeater1682 yeah that's undeniable, but I think a handsome well dressed and charismatic man could also pull this off.
Like in catch me if you can.
@@nik021298 for sure! I don’t doubt it. Guess I’m just pointing out that in China tho, it’s a lot more common to see rich guys completely underdress in ways rich girls are not expected to
Ikr
His Yesr in College lesrning fine art, really worth it...
The way she applied the knowledge is a prime example of applying knowledge from school to society.
Is your "a" key nor working?
@@notsam_rohan is your t key not workung?
She need to Document her experience to make Movie or Drama. She talented to act in any situation and condition. No wonder everyone think she is real rich girl.
@@nofluid is your 'i' key not warking?
@@MrKamei Is yor "o" key not working?
At my university, there was a well dressed guy asking for change for the parkmeter (yeah, that was many years ago), and people would give him thinking he was just out of small change. Then, we started seeing him in the cafeteria. He was still well-dressed, relatable and people would still believe his story. But with time, he appeared more and more worn-out, tired, and ended up looking like the beggar he was. This kind of living is tiring, both physically and psychologically.
@@sxnap3480 If you lived in a city small enough for you to see the same beggars over and over, you'd observe that phenomenon. It's not rare at all to see someone's decline from relatable to outright disorganized homeless over a few months.
Very original and creative graduation project. A+. She did a fine job of researching the role, performed a pilot study, and refined her tactics well enough that she was only questioned once. Not bad for a first try.
The project was done by the Chinese government, not her
@@johnoliver5322But she was part of it and it was her graduation project? Didn't it also say in the video that SHE did the research?
She basically lived Catch Me If You Can for 21 days
Lol that movie is my 2nd favourite Leonardo DiCaprio's movie after Titanic...
Overall a fascinating social experiment, great job!
She's like a naughty spoiled princess. I wanna see more.
Some of those rich folks start with nothing.
They probably won't mind since the hotel provide for everything
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
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@@condorX2 thirsty
@@nani_bow3489 :) her project’s point is all abt reflect the way this world operates. Why y’all just can judge her personality :)
This girl and her experiment was just awesome!
I want to show my mom this. She always pressures me to study and work harder for money so that I can have such "luxuries". But I've always felt that this type of lifestyle is just so fake and void of a person's true values and self. I'd rather live a life with greater meaning.
She did it for a school project, not to actually scam people like Anna Sorokin did.
This isn't the life of someone who've worked hard and earned riches themselves Amy. The first gen who makes these riches are sometimes very amazing people, but it's the 2nd gen that sometimes becomes spoiled and enjoys these so called luxuries, imo anyways
I've heard people argue that things like proper manners and fashion trends were more or less invented by the top social classes in order to identify themselves, i.e. instead of asking someone how much money they make you can just listen to how they speak and how they hold a fork. That way the elite is able to tell if someone is faking their wealth without having to confront them, and that's why the kind of research this woman did goes a long way.
@Amy Wong I am not disagreeing with your point. In fact, the point is valid. I am, too, not fond of such an extravagant lifestyle because I found out that it dilutes your sense of self and humanity overtime, which isn't a great outcome since it will harm others as well as yourself. However, I think you could study but still maintain a sense of frugality and emphasize on life values rather than monetary motives, even if you are to be at that goal your mom wants you to reach.
Hi Amy, just wondering what exactly do you think is a life with greater meaning? It will be great if you have a determined answer and start working on it. Otherwise, I think the real, implied "luxuries" that your mom wants you to have, is the freedom to choose a different lifestyle and not be struggling for survival, or to pursue your interest outside of work and still live relatively comfortably. The more money a person has, the greater the freedom to choose a lifestyle.
When I was in my very early 20s and didn't have the income I have now, I did this a lot too and it works everytime. An example: if you dress well and look well put together, you can be wearing fake everything and people will not suspect otherwise.
Nice to know.
You could be a spy. Just saying. Lol.
@@condorX2 delete your account
@@youtubeshadowbannedme huh
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
For her to do this and not get caught? That's some pretty amazing world right there. And her experience is definitely not an act of kindness by the people who allowed her to live as such for limited days, it was definitely because she forged being a socialite. A normal person would be dragged out of such places with force.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
If anyone tried to bother her, she could just scream, guarantee 10+ guys will show up
@Death Omen only China?
This is also pretty privilege at play I believe. I don’t think she would’ve been as successful and gotten away with this much if she were not “conventionally attractive”
She looks like Zhao Lusi
Looks are definitely a major part of this, but I think attitude/behavior is what sells it
I think that this was an interesting social experiment. Not everyone would have the confidence to play the role of "socialite" for three weeks straight and to even sleep in the lobby of a posh hotel. I especially enjoyed the parts where she would put the extra food in her "Hermes" bag, lol. I like how she thinked outside of the box for her project, and I wish her the best of luck at her new job. :)
this just makes you realize that confidence is key in how you present yourself, and “fake it till you make it” is really true. people only judge on physical appearances, and all they’ll care about is that. you’re just a stranger, so why bother to get to know any part of you when you can just treat people based on if the superficial surface is attractive or not? honestly, this must inspires me to carry myself with more confidence and to try and not be so afraid!
Be dishonest, lie, scam sigma rule
Yes if you beautiful like her..it should be easy.
Despite all the hate comments, SHE IS GENIUS
And brave
Hate comments?
@@lucashurley7612 it was mentioned in the video that her action sparks debate and mixed reaction
@@detroit7543 so? I don't see hate comments on this video
@@b-zar8912 which part says specifically mentioned the comments are in here?
the fact that we can be cool, calm, collected, and graceful under pressure is enough to make me cry.
It just shows how much different u can make just by looking rich, polished and pretty. We see that everyday, ppl who look nice, healthy and dress well are never looked down on, in any environment they are in, and always get privilaged treatment when they go shopping, sellers see them as extremely potential customers, so even if they are not buying, they will get the high treatment
Yep this is actually her intentions not inequality but the sociology rather
Totally deserves a show of her own, her confidence is outstanding .
Yeah I'd totally watch it if she does more of this in different places, maybe different countries...feel like this short clip isn't enough, lol.
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
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@@nani_bow3489 Anna’s case is completely different. She literally stole money from other people, forged fake documents, got loans etc… she in fact WAS spending money and it definitely wasn’t hers. She’s a narcissist and manipulative
You know this girl's goin places. I mean, being able to put on a mask like that and wear it flawlessly, it's an incredible skill to have.
she did a lot of researches
@@shadyvnfanyup
It's sociopathic
This is how my ex girl friend lives, exactly this way but in San Francisco. People treat her like royalty, she sleeps in hotel lobbies, has the free complimentary breakfast, and stores enough for the day. She uses her $300 allowance to buy cute clothes to further her exploitation of society. Men often buy her drinks and take her out to nice dinners. she is absolutely adorable which overrides any other perception.
but how does she get away with sleeping in a hotel lobby?
@@kanyetheofficial she has pretty privilege, just like this girl in the video.
@@lukerivera6514 yea but still professional hotels will question
@@lukerivera6514 like did they never said anything
@@kanyetheofficial she is more slick than she is pretty. Most people will melt in her hands.
mad respect for her. things a college student would do is taking freebies and getting free meals but she took that into an extreme level lol might need to copy here someday!
Yep. I remember the moment I realized that I got treated a lot better the days I dressed up and looked better than the days when I didn't. It's like night and day.
It s so true , especially in restaurants n malls here
Respect! Whatever her motives were and however flawed her tactics are, she succeeded in catching attention and delivering a message. The very purpose of art. Also, she is obviously highly charismatic and beautiful. That also helped her in this endeavor very much. It's not just about wealth privilege. Beauty helps in life. And so does charm.
How she managed to sleep just anywhere, without feeling exposed!! She must be very carefree in mind. I can't even sleep in a hotel room without securing all possible lock options.
They judged a book by its cover
mhm
Always has been.
They always do and they should never believe what it says
In China, that's the norm
it’s also quite possible that the security guard was trying to sleep with her and/or get money from her.
edit: 0:29 trying to get her contact info and trying to give her drinks, which could have contained alcohol or not, could be signs of trying to hook up with her and/or getting money from her. (0:40 she said he tried to offer her drinks but does not specify what type of drinks which means it could have contained alcohol or not.)
It takes one to know one
Why only women do this kind of experiments, Not men?
@@jkshallinheritearth3883 cause we're *MEN!*
@@jkshallinheritearth3883 U seriously think a man could get away with sleeping in your PJ in a hotel lobby?
Only a pretty young girl can pull that stunt
@@jkshallinheritearth3883 try it and see if you won't get in jail or chased around by security.
The user above me is right, only a cute or beauty would be able to get that close
She already has the talent to be an artist and the university she went to must be really proud to have a student who makes brave experiment like this!
U guys should read about anna delvey, this case is nearly the same as her but she got caught. I can't believe some would call this con-women a women empowerment act. If it's a guy it would be a different story
@@nani_bow3489 If it was a guy, it wouldn't work
@@somerandomnon-importantper3219 guys suit it up and fake a ponzi scheme. bit more work.
@@somerandomnon-importantper3219 if it was guy who is handsome enough n with this much confidence n research , it will work . I mean con men also exist not only con women exist.
@@nani_bow3489 nobody says /thinks this is women empowerment except for u copy pasting comments everywhere .
Actually it surprised me that she slept in places like IKEA and lobby during the whole experiments! For sure she did make up excuses like "spy on cheated husbands", it does show her spirit except confident that made her succeed in this experiment: she has huge mental power and braveness
She can not only pretend as an socialite on the surface, she can also live like a home-less guy... it is certain that she did not cheat herself that she is a real socialite inside this experiment
my teacher didn't lie when she said you could get an easy life if you were born pretty. I was skeptical at this until i grow up and learn the hard truth. And this video is a proof of that
its sad but its the truth, i think this is something that boosted it as well and thats why she also succeeded, i hate the fact that it is. FACT. Our society is just messed up like that
I think you can also get away with pretending to be a socialite if you look like a middle aged billionaire in a suit
Doesn't really require much looks
You can be balding and it will only look more convincing
What she has is straight up confidence
There have been too many social experiments already. Best example is trying to borrow items from strangers. The pretty girls get help more often.
@@cloudzd.93 I feel like a balding billionaire in a suit sleeping on the couch and sleeping in IKEA beds would be questionable. Like, she was aware she fit the beauty standards, mimicked their manners, and had the confidence because she didn't need to change much other than act the role, y'know?
@@newprojects7847 not really, just pretend to be wasted. Balding old wasted obnoxious billionaire isnt too shocking off a concept that people would question it.
it takes a pretty face, crazy amount of confidence, skills & knowledge to mimic the behavior, attitude & mannerism of high class people, not an easy task.. EXCEPT if she's one to begin with
That's not the point, the point is, rich people have a lot of benefits given to them for free, even when they have enough already. Meanwhile billions of people live in misery, without a decent living condition provided to them. That's a kind of inequality which we don't realize exist.
I have deep respect for what she did. Bwcause it's also very insightful to how the Upper Class lives. People who has wealth, fortune and bigger financial prowess. They treat you like kings and queens and it's very cool to experience that for someone who can't afford that kind of pampering or luxury. I hope she got a very high grade on the project, she deserves it.
" yasss get that bag queen" 🖕
People don’t just “give” stuff to rich people. They see it as an “investment” in a potential client.
Those with big wealth get tstuffs for free despite their huge amount of money while people from lower classes and income would be charged with high prices. It's unfair, actually.
Not really. Because the stuff they get for free, the company knows the customer will buy even more than that.
Halo effect , a simple psychology
@@overlordborn6131 yup
Unfair I agree but after all it's a company. They don't give free stuff for no reason, they give it in return that they spend more. There's a reason why VIP are so well treated and given free stuff in any company. I use to work at an amusement park and they all kind of free stuff, but they also spend the most
It’s a strategy that casinoes also do to make the rich stay longer
I have social anxiety disorder and this looks impossible for me but I think even normal people also can't do what she did. She is a brave girl👏👏
What are you even talking about? All she did was go and act like she's high class. A LOT of normal people can do what she did. This isn't "bravery".
Someone is mad heeeeere, poor baby is jealous
@@nyahnyah994 Jealousy card does not work here. Try again.
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Even if her beauty plays a small or large factor, I gotta give her credit for manipulating that beauty to do something like this; along with the confidence and social skills this takes.
Jfl true. Ppl here unironically think that getting free drinks/food isnt a pretty woman thing
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@@Vincent-pz3bc But it is. People literally pay for my food when I go into restaurants, pay for my cab rides, stop their cars to let me cross the street, hand me money for LITERALLY free, always want to do things for me and are always overly willing to help when I'm lost and trying to find my way.
@@mimah1015 then you have pretty privileged. Enjoy that genetic lottery and goodlack
@@Vincent-pz3bc It sometimes is, but it is not always about being female or attractive. I am neither, but I have received a truly surprising number of free things, sometimes for no reason that I can understand: people paying for my meals at restaurants without even telling me, free rides on trams, offers of free drugs (which I decline), and so forth. For me, I have found that sometimes people give me free things because they correctly assume that I am well-off, sometimes because they incorrectly assume that I am in need of money (I believe in wearing out my clothing before buying replacements, so people make assumptions), and sometimes because I guess I look kind of pathetic when I am unhappy and people want to cheer me up. And sometimes, in the best of cases, it is because people are reciprocating because I was nice to them and they want to return the favor.
I think, as a chinese native, it's also because it's a collectivist society and people are generally more kind than lets say, the US (which is individualistic). a lot of cultural contexts here. and obviously being fortunate enough to have those looks, being a slim female, and being (probably) able-bodied made it even more possible