Travel

The thing I notice when I’m in Europe is that taste exists distinct from wealth.  

In America, all arguments can be settled by who is wealthier and who gets more views. You cannot argue with Elon, because who are you? Poor by comparison, and therefore wrong. 

In Europe one’s own sensory experience and appeals to the terroir and its tradition outrank money and celebrity. Heritage trumps new money.

I visited my friend's place lately. 

She's an exceptionally creative designer and painter, but she doesn't make much, so had a very tight budget to decorate her place. 

Yet her 35m2 apartment looks amazing, because she has taste.

Building @kiwi | https://macbudkowski.com/

^So I'm not sure if nicholas comment is about heritage. 

Yes, it plays a role, and old money is typically high status. But it's also about cultural education you went through that shapes your taste, which - in turn - displays your status.