VSContrary to what one might imagine, those who are fond of good deals can straddle many principles in life. This does not prevent them from being proud of their privileged access, whether it is the best dermatologist, the expert in misappropriation of school cards or the early childhood manager of the town hall (the one who has control over the nursery places).
Very egalitarian on many subjects, but lovers of privileges on everything that concerns the community, they are nicknamed the “losers from above” by Emmanuel Todd. They occupy professions which symbolically keep them at the top but no longer guarantee them enough income, so they pay themselves with access, with good deals. From places in crèches for children to those in the most famous nursing homes, their lives are a long battle for access.
The privilege is a pleasure that can be enjoyed together. The number of administrative documents or medical appointments that one may need in a year being limited, they absolutely want to share it with their friends, posting a series of appeals on social networks to find a 3-year internship.e for the son of a friend or a studio in a foreign capital for a niece studying on Erasmus. When someone around them gets sick, they question them: “You have a good doctor?” » as if they could pull one out of their pocket and would be offended even if their suggestions were not followed.
How do we recognize them?
When applying for a visa, rather than making an appointment in five minutes on an administration website, they search for five hours to find out who, in their entourage, knows someone who knows someone who works there. They don’t realize that an address book quickly becomes demonetized (they recommend calling people who have retired from them). Their relatives are embarrassed to admit to them that their recommendations only lead to secretaries who send them back into the circuit of the majority. Usually reserved about their private lives, they cannot resist posting photos of the events they have attended thanks to invitations. They like the idea of a limited series.
How they speak
“Call him for me.” » “I can’t talk too much about it. » “Guess where I’m calling you from!” » “There are people who drive eight hours to have an operation from him. » “He owes me that.” » “He’s not taking new patients anymore, but tell him you know me.” » “Don’t go through the switchboard, call this number. » “I had my appointment for my passport the next day! » “The advantage of being Platinum on Air France is being able to take people into the lounge. »
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