The people with the least seem to give the most in my experience. Do others experience this, and if so, why do you think that is? #humans

Oct 29, 2015 · 4:48 PM UTC

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@mikecane I have experienced that as very true.
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom I've often seen this in TV programs with people going to other countries; in poor countries they were always well received..
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@jwajsberg I've had experiences where families I met traveling would ask me to eat with them, stay with them - and didn't even know me!
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom people are great at adapting, and people with means have adapted to it; get jaded. People with the least have active empathy.
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@zahnster Sounds like you've put some thought into this! wise words my friend, thank you.
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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom This is well understood from an economic perspective
Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom there have been studies (study?) that show this is true in US society in general.
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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom ... but not really in richer countries.
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Replying to @mholzschlag
@mollydotcom There's plenty of research to bear that out. Paradoxical but true.
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