"Keeping Up With The Joneses"

[Oscar Knight]

......."Keeping Up With The Joneses"

...Then :

......Has anyone ever seen when one family purchases a new car, and within six months, every family on the street would purchase a new car ?
........This is just the tip of the iceberg of "Keeping Up With The Joneses"

....Now :

.... Go to any welfare office, any unemployment line, or any food stamp office and ask this question : "Any Joneses Here ?"

[Oscar Knight]

....."Keeping Up With The Joneses" had it's upsides and it's downsides.

....The Upsides : Motivation & Competition among neighbors

.....Who's grass is greener, well groom lawns, maintaining homes, self pride, and respect for the family home.

....The Downsides : The Better Than Thou Attitudes

[Oscar Knight]

....I often compare "The Better Than Thou Attitudes" with those that displays envy towards others. No matter what you can do, these kind of people will be harshly critical for your efforts improve your home or your lifestyle....even though it's none of their business., or not done for their benefit.