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Originally Posted by
yourdj
In terms of dress, I used to know some property developer 'rich' people in Southampton (plus ran a wine bar frequented by footballers) and they always had all the most expensive designer stuff on.
My experience has shown that the mega rich don't look rich - in fact, they're the ones most likely to turn up in a pair of jeans and t-shirt.
It's the 'wealthy' (not millionaires) who always try and 'look' rich, and will pull out the suits and designer shoes.
I've met many multi millionaire and wealthy people over the past 5 years and have lots of stories!! But there's definitely a difference between the very rich and the wealthy.
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Originally Posted by
rth_discos
My experience has shown that the mega rich don't look rich - in fact, they're the ones most likely to turn up in a pair of jeans and t-shirt.
It's the 'wealthy' (not millionaires) who always try and 'look' rich, and will pull out the suits and designer shoes.
I've met many multi millionaire and wealthy people over the past 5 years and have lots of stories!! But there's definitely a difference between the very rich and the wealthy.
The whole tech industry is like that. Zuckerberg, Jobs etc. Nothing to prove to anyone or big themselves up for an ego.
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After setting up on Saturday in a Logo'd T shirt. i had a few hours spare an hour away from home so i sat in a pub updating my website for a bit,
anyway, walked back to the venue (an amazing Treehouse in Northumberland) and got changed into the 3 piece suit while the guests ate.
Sat talking to the photobooth guys on the decking and the waiters brought 2 beautiful fillet steaks out to them both.
i sat thinking well maybe they will bring one out for me in a second... oh here he comes, holding 2 pints of coke for them too.
i ask them if they paid for them or if the bride and groom had, nope.
collar the waiter much later and jokingly ask him about it
he says "were you sitting outside with them before"
i say "Yes"
he says "oh sorry i thought you were a guest"
maybe ill wear jeans and a vest to the next one...
Last edited by Steven; 13-09-2017 at 12:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Excalibur
As Mr Zimmerman said all those years ago- "The times they are a changing ".
Wayne, there was a time when much of my attire would come from C&A. There is a lot in your post I don't disagree with. Doesn't mean I embrace it gleefully though.
More later perhaps.
Are we related? I'm an "honorary" Yorkshireman (I don't like spending money . ).
Why aren't you sitting in a certain Golden Arches car-park with a coffee at this time of night?
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I wear a suit / shirt and trousers (no tie). I personally enjoy looking smart and believe people respect (subconsciously) people wearing suits more so than those who do not.
When setting up its often jeans and polo, I reckon I should get branded dark polos as my current polo collection is quite colourful!
I agree with the rich vs wealthy. If you're clever enough to be rich you're also clever enough to realise you don't need to be a knob about it.
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Originally Posted by
Imagine
As far as she was concerned I was there to do a job and if that meant wearing a "uniform" (her words) then so-be-it. On the night I was easily identifiable as NOT being a guest and people knew that I was the DJ. It really didn't affect the party!
I've found in general there are different 'stages' for how you get treated:
Budget event - they show no interest in you, you're just supplier
Mid range event - the client almost becomes friends with you, you feel part of the party and your input is valued
High end event - they show not interest in you, you're just a supplier
Has anyone else found this?
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Originally Posted by
Imagine
(no lie...the party must have cost in excess of £10k
Luckily, I have a selection of C&A ties
Thats pocket change for some of the events I have don'e in peoples back gardens. I don't know how much they cost but it must be at least £50k for some of them (especially when good marques are involved). Unbelievable that they consider that much money justified for one nights celebrations, but its all relative really and you just get used to it.
I am only 10 years younger than you, i remember C&A very well.
Originally Posted by
rth_discos
Budget event - they show no interest in you, you're just supplier
Mid range event - the client almost becomes friends with you, you feel part of the party and your input is valued
High end event - they show not interest in you, you're just a supplier
Yes totally although this is a vast generalisation. The posher ones do give you the time of day, but expect you to be in the shadows and get on with the job at hand a lot of the time. Fine by me, but I prefer the middle range ones and attract 90% of this work (i.e. 4 star hotel, £10-20k weddings) as you have a much better relationship with the client and guests (great for the all day weddings).
I have done my fair share of cheaper events in social clubs and pubs in the past and quite enjoyed them a lot. Not sure I would feel the same these days, especially with deluded and rude people, but you can get them in all three categories really.
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