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Can you please check my TOEFL essay and correct it? AND I am confused about this type of essays and my confusion is when we get such questions like, ".Do you agree or disagree with the statement?" Is it compulsory that you have to agree OR dis A rich person must be happier than a poor person In my experience, I have found poor people are happier than the rich. In my analysis, this is due to the following reason.

Happiness is higher with higher ability and lower expectations. The poor mostly know their limitations and learn to keep their expectations under reasonable control. The rich, on the other han egoistic which further boosts their expectations of themselves. Thus the rich end up with much higher level of expectations than warranted by their richness as such. This therefore tilts the ba

The above is indeed a generality which is never immune to exceptions. For instance, there can be some rich people who learn their lesson and do not allow the fact of their being rich to mak themselves leading to unhappiness. However, my observation shows that the generality stated above is valid since the exceptions are indeed few and far between. I'm very jealous of rich pe blouse from Clavin Klein. Alvin123 Happiness is higher with higher ability and lower expectations. The poor mostly know their limitations and learn to keep their expectations under reasonable control. The rich, on the other hand, know their ability and as a result allow their expectations to be higher. That in itself should result equal chance of happiness or unhappiness for both. But the rich suffer from another malady. Their being rich makes them proud and egoistic which further boosts their expectations of themselves. Thus the rich end up with much higher level of expectations than warranted by their richness as such. This therefore tilts the balance against their favor. The above is indeed a generality which is never immune to exceptions. For instance, there can be some rich people who learn their lesson and do not allow the fact of their being rich to make them too proud or egoistic. On the other hand, there can also be some poor people who despite their poverty continue to rate themselves much higher than warranted and thus end up with disproportionately higher expectations of themselves leading to unhappiness. However, my observation shows that the generality stated above is valid since the exceptions are indeed few and far between. I'm very jealous of rich people, getting to buy everything they want, without having to even looking at the price tag and getting all worried. But then again sometimes I am happy, just to see my family and friends being there, even if I can't have that beautiful blouse from Clavin Klein I like the ideas that you try to express in your essay.

Concerning your confusion, I think you have to decide whether or not you agree or disagree with the statement and show your argumentation in a argumentative essay. Say you state a hypo I hope this helps,

Thanks, Svenja dumi [Contributor] 43 In my view, TOEFL writing is to test your writing skills and they mark your essay as per their standard format of writing(i.e four para format ;. intro, body (at least two paras) and the conclusio State your opinion in the intro. Then give your first reason as to why you hold that opinion and support it with examples. For example, you mention meonhi266: Happiness is higher with higher ability and lower expectations. The poor mostly know their limitations and learn to keep their expectations under reasonable control. The rich, on the other han Now give a real life example for this argument.

Then give your second reason and support it with an example. Something like......... My father always bought vehicles that managed fuel consumption efficiently and never owned a vehicle o Finally, in the conclusion sum up what you said above and re-instate your opinion. Good Luck with TOEFL!!!! ana_p Hi, I have same confusion about such types of essays. I didn't get any satisfied answer for that. If you got it would you like to share it with me? I am also preparing for TOEFL. Your essay is good just you have arrange it in a proper format with explanation as mentioned by dumi. Thanks & good luck, Ana.

This is my introducing to my essay. I need help on it, how does it sound?

Looking around neighborhoods, seeing big nice houses, and shabby houses and neighborhoods, thinking if it's the rich or the poor. We all know the differents. The big nice houses are the rich, and the shabby houses are the p and every last one of us have one thing in commom, and that is making sure that we have stability. It does not matter how much much money is in your pocket or bank. The only thing that matters is that everyone can take care comfortable lifestyle, and fulfilling family orientation, the rich can live comfortable, while the poor do not. EF_Susan [Moderator] 2 Looking around neighborhoods, seeing big nice houses, and shabby houses and neighborhoods, thinking about if it's the rich or the poor. We all know the difference. The big nice houses are for the rich, and the shabby houses are for the poor. Life itself is to make sure your family has stability. Having food, shelter, lights, clothing, transportation, money, medical insurance, and everything that keeps your house and family going. Each and every last one of us have one thing in commom, and that is the desire to make sure that we have stability. The only thing that matters is that everyone can take care of the keepings of shelter, food, transportation, medicine, and other important necessities that comes with living life. Lets look at the life of living rich or poor.

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Can you help me check through my work? I am rather worried over the arguments, as some of them do not seem to adjustment? Please help me with this, I need it urgently. Thanks in advance!

When I was in primary school, I always looked at a classmate named Jesslynn with pure admiration. Her stationerie outshone us all. Everybody called her "Princess", and we thought that princesses are supposedly the happiest peo

'Princess' Jesslynn belongs to a group of privileged children, who were fortunately born in richer families. Their high dance, choral and art class for granted, but they have no idea that those less fortunate could only peek through the Us' may not be able to imagine playing with paper boats like his peers from the neighbourhood usually do. The gro

However, throughout my years at school, I have learnt that, it takes the modern 'princes' and 'princesses' a long an already put in the spotlight at the centre of the school, because of their expensive belongings or their behaviour. Ho imaginative mind of young children is apt to create stories; and these stories about how Jesslynn was indulged by h breaks. Being stereotyped and rumoured is not so easy to face, especially at such a young age. The spotlight that o

I remembered, once, Jesslynn asked me: "What is it about ice-cream that you all love it so much?" Her questions le tongue go numb for a second and drives you to take another bite the next second? I had always thought that the at when she asked me that question. The richer children like Jesslynn already have too much; everything a child can crave ice-cream, the delicacy that poorer kids like us only occasionally have as a treat for our good marks. That is a drive the poorer kids to tears. To crave over something you rarely have, or to weep over losing something you love completely perfect without these moments.

Life is not a bed of roses; regardless of their background, every child would have his own world of happiness and s of us, from poorer families, running around excitedly and playing together. Perhaps, although being richer gave her EF_Team5 Good evening. Here are my suggestions:

"When I was in primary school, I always looked at a classmate named Jesslynn with pure admiration. Her stationer outfits outshone us all. Everybody called her "Princess", and we thought that princesses are supposedly the happie here about the contradiction to make it a complete thesis statement. Otherwise, it just sounds like you're going to w

"Princess" Jesslynn belongs to a group of privileged children, who were Are you going to write this in present tense throughout your essay. fortunately born in richer families. Their high standard of living allows them to enjoy a more they have no idea that those less fortunate could only peek through the windows of the classrooms, eyes burning w paper boats like his peers from the neighbourhood usually do. The groups of richer children enjoy every comfort in

However, throughout my years at school, I have learned that it takes the modern "princes" and "princesses" a long already put in the spotlight at the centre of the school, because of their expensive belongings or their behaviour. Ho imaginative minds of young children are apt to create stories; and these stories about how Jesslynn was indulged b breaks. Being stereotyped and rumoured is not so easy to face, especially at such a young age. The spotlight that

I remembered, once, Jesslynn asked me: "What is it about ice-cream that you all love it so much?" Her question lef tongue go numb for a second and drives you to take another bite the next second? I had always thought that the at when she asked me that question. The richer children like Jesslynn already have too much; everything a child can crave ice-cream, the delicacy that poorer kids like us only occasionally have as a treat for our good marks. That is a drive the poorer kids to tears. To crave over something you rarely have, or to weep over losing something you love completely perfect without these moments. This paragraph is absolute magic.

Life is not a bed of roses; regardless of their background, every child would have his own world of happiness and s bunch of us, from poorer families, running around excitedly and playing together. Perhaps, although being richer ga

A few mechanical errors; make sure you choose a tense and stay with it, you switch to and fro here and it is confus Regards, Gloria Moderator, EssayForum.com

Thanks in advance but I really think my essay is pretty bad lol. It would be greatly appreciated if there is any help anyone can provide.

The world is divided into two categories, rich and poor. Despite that the majority is poor each category has advantages ov average citizen. Meanwhile ... SEE BELOW alswn95 No, it is really good. Maybe you could more in depth about how the rich has advantage over the poor. EF_Kevin [Moderator] Eggss: The world is divided into two categories, rich and poor. Well, there is also the middle class....

Despite that the majority is poor each category has advantages over the other. The difference between wealthy people an the glamorous life that some greed for desire, but to them it is just as good... and maybe even better. I think you are talking about "appreciation." Maybe it should be the theme of your essay. Actually, now I do see that you refer to appreciation twice. That is a good theme...

Many believe that the poor class of society are miserable and unappreciative of the opportunities handed down to them (C

These skeptics do not see the true soul of the poor; the poor do not want to be looked down upon, because they are regu that the majority of the rich are very happy with their lives, we should not forget that many of the elite rich class are unhap :-) Eggss Thanks alot guys! Eggss
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The person you are in ones eyes defines if you are high class or low. You can be the poorest of the poor but still have your pride ,values, manners and that person is more of a person than those with all the money in the world. Divided into two about 100 underdeveloped poor states, home to over two billion people. Forgetting to mention that millions whom are brought upon starvation and disease. Many of the lower class are fortunate to not be in poverty, but still struggle to live. Most women who dresses well but as soon as she opens her mouth she has no education, stuttering at every word that comes out of her mouth. Money does not mean everything, that is just a bland way to compare the rich and the poor. To compar

An excellent way to compare and contrast the lifestyles of the rich and poor are to focus on farmers. For example ones in the Han Dynasty era who are much like farmers in today's era. High class and lower class farmers worked on the fields to the contrary poor farmers had no oxen, they used wooden hand tools and watered their fields by carrying buckets of water. The higher class farmers ate wheat and millet, while the lower class ate rice. Astonishingly both classes cooked their m with their lives?

We do not know if the farmers back in that era were happy with their lives but many historians have compared society today to past eras. In today's society the morality of the rich and poor are very similar depending the ways one looks at it. Fo comfortable life than many who come from poorer families. These privileged children may take dance, choral and art class for granted, but they have no idea that those less fortunate could only peek through the windows of the classrooms, eye a poor child, see what it would be to have real friends that love you for who you are. It is awkward but this is a contradicting statement because rich kids would love to be in the shoes of the poor but the poor would give anything to be rich.

Besides being that both classes would want to live in the life of the other they both have many more similarities such as their outlook of life. The lower class though they do not have much, they appreciate what they have and are happy with tha generally expected to have more social problems such as teenage pregnancy, child abuse, unemployment, and divorce (Pileated, 2010). Surprisingly the both have the same outlook in life, this might be the reason why the gap between the rich build their homes in gated communities, protecting themselves from the threats of "other classes". They both never seem optimistic of what the other class may actually be like, but at the same time both have an positive outlook on life. (Articles

In conclusion it is clear that each class appears to feel more comfortable surrounded by individuals in the same situation. Life is not a bed of roses; regardless of their background, no matter what class you are in you have your own world of hap question, is it better to be rich or poor? The poor cannot make a difference in the world but the statement "everyone has a purpose on the world" (Skjefstad, 2010) contradicts this, so can they really? It is the rich who have the advantage of mak

Bibliography: 1. Articles, Julita. "Difference Between Rich and Poor Countries". DifferenceBetween.net. July 18, 2010 <http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/politics/difference-be tween-rich-and-poor-countries/> 2. Cline, Austin. "Morality of Rich vs. Poor in America". about.com. July 8, 2010 <http://atheism.about.com/b/2006/01/29/morality-of-rich-vs-poor-in-ame rica-book-notes-the-cheating-culture.htm>. 3.Freedom Keys. "The Gap Between Rich and Poor". Freedom Keys. July 8, 2010 <http://freedomkeys.com/gap.htm>. 4. Lausd, Reza. "Compare and contrast the lives of rich and poor". The Silk Road. July 18, 2010 <http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia-archive/lessons/rustamzadeh/pa ge7/page8/page8.html> 5. Lombino, Rich. "How to Influence Government Policy to End Homelessness". Change. July12,2010 <http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/how_to_influence_government_ policy_to_end_homelessness> 6. Pileated. "Comparing upper and lower class societies". Helium. July 18, 2010 <http://www.helium.com/items/1005880-comparing-upper-and-lower-class-s ocieties> 7. Rex, Christus. "Speeches, Homilies, and Addresses". Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi. July,12, 2010 <http://www.christusrex.org/www1/pope/welcome.html> 8. Skjefstad, Vegard. "One-liners". Vegard. July 12, 2010

In this world, we have so many classes of people. Some of them are rich and the other are poor ad thats why we have different living in this world. I have read that poor people are more ha rich ones ad thats due to the money management and other reasons However we can be rich from different ways such as working hard and make an excellent use of money. Therefore, this world is full of different classes of people due to the family background, environment and self-work. This world is full with different kinds of people, I mean in their opinions and knowledge. Helping others is part of humanity and it is considered the best way to establish good personality. I think that rich people should strongly help poor people because simply they are in need. Poor nations are in need of food supplies, shelters, and other major stuff that would make them happy. It is very mean rude to not help poor nations and ignore them. Therefore, rich people have allot of money and it will not effect if they donate or give charity to poor people. There are many good ways to help people such as giving them food, money or even sit with them. Sitting with poor people and talking with them will increase their feelings and will make them happier. It is not always money brings happiness but instead improving feelings. There are many advantages and disadvantages when helping poor nations. Everything has positives and negatives, one of the advantages of helping poor nations is that you draw happiness in the poor's faces. Also, you gave poor people support form rich stuff. However, there are disadvantages like helping poor people too much will maybe let poor people to completely depend on the rich donator. Also, they will not be responsible or find their way to get money. At the end, we can say that their should be neutral help for rich nations to poor nations. In conclusion, Poor nations are in need from rich nations because they need support and we feel very sad if we see poor are in the... [continues]

Argumentative Writing (300-400 words) Statement: Rich children are generally happier than those from poorer families. It is not really true that rich children are generally happier than those from poorer families. As we know, rich children have a lot of money from their parents and poor children just have little or even no money from their parents, but rich children are not always happy. Happy means free to most of the children. Poor children can be happy because they can play with the nature and never get bored. They can have their own adventures. It is not too important for them to always e clean. Get dirty means brave to them. Most of them know that their parents do not have much money to buy toys for them. So, they make their own games or toys using everything around them. Their parents give them freedom but also very take care of them. Their parents teach them to take care of themselves. Rich children are used to have many toys and games. They can buy everything they want

from their parents, but some of them are not very happy. Their parents always work to gain much money for living, but they just have little or even no time for their children. So, the children can feel that their parents are not lovable. Most of rich children cannot take care of themselves. They are always helped by maids or servants. They feel that they cannot live without servants. Sometimes they are not allowed to play outside from house, and they like and want to be free children as poor children. Many rules for rich children and they do not very like the rules. They are not happy with it. They want to be free. In conclusion, the statement rich children are generally happier than those form poorer families is not really true, because some of the rich children cannot get their freedom. They cannot take care of themselves like poor children. The statement money can buy everything for rich families must be wrong, because money cannot buy love for their children. All children must have freedom and love from their parents to be happy. (Maria Valencia)

Topic7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Rich people are always happy. ***

In the world, there are some people who have miliion dallars. On the other hand, there are other pe happy. I have two reasons.

Firstly, I think there are more important things than money in our life. Love is one of them. We basi each other, we would not be able to do it well without love. Although rich men can buy almost all thi bundle of bills. If they dont have a reliable person, our lives would be very isolation. In particular, w

Secondly, I think it is danger to regard money as the most valuable thing in life. If they consider tha money to buy something and travel abroad, we should not think that people who are happy always h mind forever. The situation would always feel them frustration rather than happy. In couclution, for the reasons stated above, I disagree that rich people are always happy. TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between two students (2) Doshima I'm here quite often ;-)

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Hi, I thought your writing was not too bad. You do not have very many grammatical errors, but your thesis statement and topic sentences. Your topic sentences did not really say what your main points a few odd sounding sentences, but most of your writing sounded pretty natural. Overall, i would rate

Doshima wrote: Hello, everyone. I always try to write a essay in 30 minites, but it is still difficult to finish it within the time. I have to

Anyway, would you please check my essay? *** Topic7: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Rich people are always happy. ***

In the world, there are some people who have miliion[s of][those dallars. On the other hand, there a not the rich? I dont think that they are always happy. I have two reasons. {try to write a stronger t important than money and constantly pursuing money will never give you true peace"}

Firstly, I think there are more important things than money in our life. Love is one of them. We basi good relationship with each other, we would not be able to do it well without love.{this sentence str relationships with each other without love"} Although rich men can buy almost all [the] things that t they pay [a] bundle of bills. If they dont have a reliable person, our {you went from "they" to "our" elder[ly] people, if they are alone, they must[will] feel miserable. {must here really only works when

Secondly, I think it is danger[ous] to regard money as the most valuable thing in life. If they consid persue[pursue] a profit. To be sure, although we need money to buy something[s ] and travel abroa trying to earn [it] is [an] endless [process] {this was ok before, but is more clear this way}. It mean always feel them [lead them to feel] frustration rather than happ[iness]. In couclution, for the reasons stated above, I disagree that rich people are always happy. TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between two students (2) Luschen I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#4 (permalink) Tue Aug 21, 2012 18:02 pm i wanna 2help u!dear!

i would like to phrase like this, do you feel more interesting??? introduction: not surprisingly, stepping into the 21st century, many people are possessing an awful lot of money, actually satisfied with what they have compared to rich people whose treasures are much more enor Thuytrangenglish

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#5 (permalink) Tue Aug 21, 2012 22:25 pm Topic7: Are Rich people always happy?

Pretty good, maybe "Not surprisingly, as society is stepping into the 21st century, many people poss Remarkably, people in this impoverished condition may actually be more satisfied with what little the more." Luschen I'm a Communicator ;-)

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#6 (permalink) Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:11 am dear luschen!.cr! dear luschen! please kind to check my essays!!!!!.tks you so much 10/7/2012 Name : L Th Thu Trang Topic:

Nowadays, the proportion of the crimes committed by youngsters is on the rise. Discuss ca Task:

In recent years, statistics unfortunately show that many youngsters are committing crimes. This fact trigger and how to solve it. As far as I can tell, it is the parents who are lacking concentration to the before due to the prevalence of the Internet and video game contain violent scenes. In combating yo behavior and limit or even prevent them from being exposed to aggression.

The first point to note is that one of the most common factors which feature in forming the childrens inclination to turn a blind eye to their children due to working all the time. Poorer still, when their pr negative impact on youngsters life, in particular their daily behavior. Step by step, they are highly s their parents.

Common exposure to aggression also has a bearing on molding youngsters personality. Unarguably particularly video games. Playing video games is inherently deemed as a good way to relax but beco attention by not reluctantly adding violent or even sexual characteristics scenes.

Besides the neglect from parents, common exposure to aggression are the main reasons for young c by parents. First of all, the criminal behavior of the children should be recognized as a wake-up call and correct the mistakes made by the children. Plus, it is parents who should limit to a minimum tim contains unhealthy contents.

From what has been discussed, it is believed they family life and media the most important. Howeve also, it is essential that parents be to restrain or even prevent youngsters excessive exposure to vio Thuytrangenglish

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Many people believe that it is very important to make large amounts of money, while others are satisfied to earn a c When I chose my career teaching, I realized that my job with a low salary was the best job for me. I had a plenty of enough to cover all our expenses and my husband had to work every night till late. So, whether high salary which m discuss both sides in follow. First but foremost, it is a true that everybody desires to make his or her life a bit merrier and easier from good furnit Whereas, making good fortune needs people to work all the time under high pressure of stress. This stress leads to In addition, rich people find their reputation through their life by supportive money that they gained. They are able to it on charity to help poor people. They feel satisfied and happy to see their abilities to do many things and make life spending with them but there are other responsibilities through a hard working. Last but not least, it would be a great life if people can afford every thing that they want to have but I do believe life any life needs it. Thus, everybody should remember those facts to enjoy his or her life.

PLEASE CORRECT MY ERRORS IN THIS TOFEFL ESSAY EXAMPLE AND LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN IMPRO THANKYOU basawang Hi,

There are some grammatical errors. Nevertheless, I want to talk about your structure because it may be a more se I think you should clearly mention your central idea rather than describe your experience in the beginning . Here are two types of structure. #1 1st paragraph: State your stand (Maintaining a comfortable life is more important than earning lots of money.) 2nd paragraph: Reason 1 3rd paragraph: Reason 2 4th paragraph: Summary #2 1st paragraph: These two options both have some advantages and disadvantages. 2nd paragraph: The advantages and disadvantages of earning lots of money. 3rd paragraph: The advantages and disadvantages of maintaining a comfortable life. 4th paragraph: State which one do you prefer. You can put your examples in the second or third paragraph.

Do anyone have any ideas? bahareh Hi basawang; Thankyou for yoursuggestion, and I appreciate it. I got your message but every comparative and contrast essay mu Point by Point or Topic by topic and my essay is the point by point one which discribes both advantages and disadvantages of one to Thankyou

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the poor. Life itself is to make sure your family have stability. Having food, shelter, lights, clothing, transportation, money, medical, and everything that keeps your house and family going. Each and every last one of us have one thing in commom, and that is making sure that we have stability. It does not matter how much much money is in your pocket or bank. The only thing that matters is that everyone can take care of the keepings of shelter, food, transportation, medical, and other important necessities that comes with living life. Lets look in the life of living rich and poor. When it comes to money, a comfortable lifestyle, and fulfilling family orientation, the rich can live comfortable, while the poor do not.

Life itself is to make sure your family has stability. Having food, shelter, lights, clothing, transportation, money, medical insurance, and everything that keeps your house and family going. Each and every last one of us have one thing in commom, and that is the desire to make sure that we have stability. The only thing that matters is that everyone can take care of the keepings of shelter, food, transportation, medicine, and other important necessities that comes with living life. Lets look at the life of living rich or poor.

The person you are in ones eyes defines if you are high class or low. You can be the poorest of the poor but still have your pride ,values, manners and that person is more of a person than those with all the money in the world. Divided into two sections the globe holds low class and high class citizens. On one side of the globe, there are over twenty-four industrialized non-Communist states whose 800 million citizens devour the majority of the world's resources, who generate most of its manufactured goods and enjoy the highest standard of living to date. Thirsting for a part of this luxurious lifestyle are about 100 underdeveloped poor states, home to over two billion people. Forgetting to mention that millions whom are brought upon starvation and disease. Many of the lower class are fortunate to not be in poverty, but still struggle to live. Most likely the first thought that comes to mind when thinking of what it means to be in an upper or lower class society is the financial status of the two groups. It is simply put that the upper class has an advantage over the lower class in money terms but that is obvious. The truth is that not all the money in the world can make someone "classy". Suppose one meets a women who dresses well but as soon as she opens her mouth she has no education, stuttering at every word that comes out of her mouth. Money does not mean everything, that is just a bland way to compare the rich and the poor. To compare them one must go into deeper topics, the morality of both classes, the lifestyle, the way they carry themselves in today's society. So the question is it better to live a poor or a rich lifestyle, on the life of high and low class farmers in the Han dynasty, lifestyle of a child at school and the outlook of life they both have.

An excellent way to compare and contrast the lifestyles of the rich and poor are to focus on farmers. For example ones in the Han Dynasty era who are much like farmers in today's era. High class and lower class farmers worked on the fields together. The low class farmers lived in mud houses dispersed in villages. Unsurprisingly, the rich lived in huge houses decorated with rugs and china much like the rich today. Wealthy farmers had strong oxen to pull their carts and iron ploughs (Lausd, 2005). The higher class also watered their fields using simple machines making farming a much easier task. On the contrary poor farmers had no oxen, they used wooden hand tools and watered their fields by carrying buckets of water. The higher class farmers ate wheat and millet, while the lower class ate rice. Astonishingly both classes cooked their meals in a boxlike stove or steamed it over boiling water. Both classes also lived in the cities, which were places for government, education, trade and entertainment buildings. The high class and low

class of the Han Dynasty farmers both produced same crops but in different ways, they both lived the same life but with different living styles, but were they both happy with their lives?

We do not know if the farmers back in that era were happy with their lives but many historians have compared society today to past eras. In today's society the morality of the rich and poor are very similar depending the ways one looks at it. For instance, in school there is always one who sticks out as "rich" and draws in lots of jealousy from their peers. The beautiful outfits they dress in, the cars they get chauffeured in, they have it all. That one rich child belongs to a group of privileged children, who were fortunately born in richer families. Their high standard of living allows them to enjoy a more comfortable life than many who come from poorer families. These privileged children may take dance, choral and art class for granted, but they have no idea that those less fortunate could only peek through the windows of the classrooms, eyes burning with admiration. The group of richer children enjoy every comfort in their life starting at a young age; many believe that they are utterly happy and stress free. The truth is many do not see their lives at home, the limited time they spend with their parents; and how spoiled they get. This might be the reason why rich kids would love to live a day in the life of a poor child, see what it would be to have real friends that love you for who you are. It is awkward but this is a contradicting statement because rich kids would love to be in the shoes of the poor but the poor would give anything to be rich.

Besides being that both classes would want to live in the life of the other they both have many more similarities such as their outlook of life. The lower class though they do not have much, they appreciate what they have and are happy with that (Cline, 2010). Whether it be spending memories with family, having their pride and values in life. While the rich would focus more on the materialistic things in life, things money can only buy. Although very prejudicial, upper class people are generally viewed as having more education, morals, honesty and integrity than lower classes; lower class societies are generally expected to have more social problems such as teenage pregnancy, child abuse, unemployment, and divorce (Pileated, 2010). Surprisingly the both have the same outlook in life, this might be the reason why the gap between the rich and poor is so huge. They distance themselves from each other, it is unlikely to see a rich person with a poor person, each class will likely be around people that are in their situation. Each class has their own view of the other. The poor will tell you that money does not make you happy and may feel that upper class societies are arrogant and proud. The wealthy build their homes in gated communities, protecting themselves from the threats of "other classes". They both never seem optimistic of what the other class may actually be like, but at the same time both have an positive outlook on life. (Articles, 2010)

In conclusion it is clear that each class appears to feel more comfortable surrounded by individuals in the same situation. Life is not a bed of roses; regardless of their background, no matter what class you are in you have your own world of happiness and sorrow. One can shudder to realise that most of the time the rich hardly have smiles on their face, impossible perhaps? This might be because of the things they do not have, things the poor only have. Perhaps, although being richer then others it gives one a more comfortable life, but it has no voice in making one happier. This should answer the question, is it better to be rich or poor? The poor cannot make a difference in the world but the statement "everyone has a purpose on the world" (Skjefstad, 2010) contradicts this, so can they really? It is the rich who have the advantage of making a difference in the world with their fortune; they can help the poor become rich. In time both sides may be able to overcome their fears and misunderstanding of each other as that gap closes. So, does this mean being rich is better then being poor? Go ask anyone on the street, 9 out of 10, rich.