How to get to know the upper circles of society?

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Reply #1 - 2012 July 04, 4:26 pm
Raschaverak Member
From: Hungary Registered: 2008-12-30 Posts: 362

I just want to know, how, where would an average person startm to meet, or even talk to the higher-ups, people who have power, money, or both? I'm not talking about celebrities, but about those who lurke in the background and keep things really going on certain ways. So how would you do it? Given that you don't have any connections, or significant amount of money.

Reply #2 - 2012 July 04, 4:46 pm
shadysaint Member
From: Pennsylvania Registered: 2008-09-07 Posts: 88

Don't always drink beer, but when you do, drink Dos Equis.

Reply #3 - 2012 July 04, 5:00 pm
dizmox Member
Registered: 2007-08-11 Posts: 1149

Interview and get a job at an investment bank/hedge fund (for example), work your way up, get chummy with the senior staff, etc.

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Reply #4 - 2012 July 04, 5:11 pm
Zgarbas Watchman
From: 名古屋 Registered: 2011-10-09 Posts: 1210 Website

Jobs that involve working with upper class people are an easy way. I met some ambassadors, europarlament members and other various higher-ups at the Gay Parade. Various extracurriculars such as volunterring, debate or theatre events, what not also introduced you to some of them. Working as a journalist for a while made it a common event. Getting into international organisations also does wonders. To name a few.

Of course, being in the room with them or just shaking their hand and/or taking a mini-interview hardly counts as "getting to know them", it's usually charisma an likeability with a bit of luck that counts. Lots of people shake hands with the president, but few get invited for a night out.

Reply #5 - 2012 July 04, 5:16 pm
IceCream Closed Account
Registered: 2009-05-08 Posts: 3124

why would you want / need to?

Reply #6 - 2012 July 04, 5:47 pm
kitakitsune Member
From: Tokyo Registered: 2008-10-19 Posts: 1006

I don't know how things work in Europe but in America all you need to do to meet super rich people is to join the Chamber of Commerce or other private business organizations that hold regular events.

Just show up and network yourself.

Reply #7 - 2012 July 04, 6:13 pm
shadysaint Member
From: Pennsylvania Registered: 2008-09-07 Posts: 88

Sell cocaine.  Rich people love cocaine.

Reply #8 - 2012 July 05, 1:26 am
Nuriko Member
From: CA Registered: 2008-01-07 Posts: 603

shadysaint wrote:

Sell cocaine.  Rich people love cocaine.

lol

Reply #9 - 2012 July 05, 5:05 am
jettyke Member
From: 九州 Registered: 2008-04-07 Posts: 1194

Be very annoying towards them. They will get out of their way to get to know you in person big_smile

Reply #10 - 2012 July 05, 11:21 pm
mcpike New member
From: USA Registered: 2009-07-07 Posts: 4 Website

shadysaint wrote:

Don't always drink beer, but when you do, drink Dos Equis.

Where the heck is the "like" button?!

Reply #11 - 2012 July 06, 8:31 am
Raschaverak Member
From: Hungary Registered: 2008-12-30 Posts: 362

Zgarbas wrote:

Jobs that involve working with upper class people are an easy way. I met some ambassadors, europarlament members and other various higher-ups at the Gay Parade. Various extracurriculars such as volunterring, debate or theatre events, what not also introduced you to some of them. Working as a journalist for a while made it a common event. Getting into international organisations also does wonders. To name a few.

Of course, being in the room with them or just shaking their hand and/or taking a mini-interview hardly counts as "getting to know them", it's usually charisma an likeability with a bit of luck that counts. Lots of people shake hands with the president, but few get invited for a night out.

Thank you, some useful tips in this answer big_smile By the way, how do you spot people fromthe upper society at a gay parade? Do they dress differently?

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