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In general, which group has less empathy for the other?

Rich for poor
45.2%
Poor for rich
54.8%

2,228 votesFinal results

10:11 PM · Nov 18, 2019

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Do you mean sympathy?

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A Leaf on the Wind

@ALeaftOnTheWind

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I think, generally speaking, it's the same for both groups.

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世界上最奇怪的小鸟

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I do think it’s easier and more natural to empathize with someone who is worse off than oneself so I voted accordingly. I also think there’s nothing with that, it is as it should be.

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Poor for rich and it's not even close

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@StubbornLights

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The existence of "the poor" belies the empathy of the truly rich

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Wow, great question--how can one know if one hasn't been on both sides?

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But beyond the feeling of empathy between these groups, let's consider that the implications of being unempathetic are different. Implications bring social consequences.