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Originally posted by Bosse de NageWould your stomach endure living in Sandton? It's not the sight of poverty that makes me queasy, but the attitude* of the rich living in such places.
I live in Cape Town -- and I use public transport! --; my stomach's pretty strong.
In Dubai I'd see much less poverty. I might forget that it exists! Would that be good for my survival instincts?
I see Dubai and Sandton as being advanced exponents of insulated modular living for professionals. Tint your car windows and you won't even notice the b ...[text shortened]... (Thankfully for security-conscious Sandtonites, bullet-proof windscreens are now available).
*how do you say prépotence in English?
Originally posted by PalynkaNo, it wouldn't. Death by boredom ... a slow, suffocating extinction. Of course, there isn't much poverty to be seen in Sandton -- although its twin suburb Alexandria is close by.
Would your stomach endure living in Sandton? It's not the sight of poverty that makes me queasy, but the attitude* of the rich living in such places.
*how do you say prépotence in English?
'Prepotence' exists but is seldom used. 'Superior attitude', 'superiority', I guess.
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The post that was quoted here has been removedWere they being held against their will under threat of force? If so then they might be called slaves, and I don't see anyone defending that. People like to exaggerate, throw the word around, be emotive and work themselves into a self righteous froth. The over-use and abuse of the word detracts from actual cases of slavery.
As for exploitation, my employer exploits me, and I am thankful for that.