money makes the world go round

I had a discussion yesterday with a friend about "old money" vs "new money".

We were trying to see the difference...
Old Money is inherited and passed down the generations. These people call themselves the Upper Class.

Their wealth has been in their family's for generation, often they were/are landed gentry with an income from their farms/woodlands.

They tend to live in mansions, castles or stately homes. These can become dilapidated as their fortunes dwindle and they have to open them for the public to view.

They tend to feel a cut above the rest of humanity and feel that their taste is impeccable.

They tend to drive muddy Land Rovers when they go out on a shoot.













They have strict etiquette rules: from the French 'étiquette' (label or ticket) Prescribed behavior which was written on small cards with instructions of how to behave at court.

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The so called 'Nouveau riche' or New Money has made they dough by entrepreneurial means. Or they are film stars, sports celebs, lottery winners .....

They can be brash and like to show of their wealth with flash cars, posh (as they see it) homes, and their women draped in fur....

This is an example of a suburban millionaires home, with sturdy gates in case their money tries to escape :~))
They too may have a Land Rover




So here are some comparisons in life style between Old and New Money

                                                       Interiors

                                 

Tasteful Victorian parlour                                                 Glitzy Kitch Living room
                                                  Dining

                                         

Old money has servants to lay the                New money likes farmhouse

table                                                             open style farmhouse

                                                                 Dress Code 

     Sophisicaton vs Sexy !