Ferdie, not sure that I fully understand. Are you saying that hard work leads to success BUT that success does not necessarily bring status?

Would status = right to own

If this is correct, then who in your society has status? Or, if  you prefer, is there anyone for whom it would be socially acceptable to own expensive "stuff"?

I can somewhat understand the perception that you allude to but it is confusing because the Panamera and Cayenne, as symbols of German success, should be embraced by the population as accomplishments of Germany on the international forum... unless German success is taken for granted and therefore simply expected.

As a Canadian, I am thrilled whenever I see success by one of ours, be it Bombardier, Cirque du Soleil, Michael J. Fox or even Celine (well, not a fan, but you get the point). But then again, maybe some Canadians, myself included, have an inferiority complex so our successes are particularly sweet (remember that hockey game that delayed a flight )


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