What do ridiculously rich people (like Bill Gates etc.) ask for/get for Christmas/birthdays/etc.? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago by otp@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I know money can't buy happiness blahblahblah.

Do they do gift exchanges at all?

Do they ask for anything?

They have enough money that they could get anything made or done for them at a moment's notice. Like having ChatGPT, but for services. Ridiculous things we couldn't imagine.

Anyone have any insight into general trends along those lines?

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[-] cashews_best_nut@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Confirming the stereotype that rich people are tight-fisted Scrooges.

[-] AlecSadler@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

In my defense, at least in 2023, I've spent more money on donations, paying other people's medical premiums, holiday and birthday gifts for others, and vet bills than anything directly for myself 🫣

[-] bradorsomething@ttrpg.network 2 points 11 months ago

It’s not that, I can be the same way. I don’t feel I need or have the time for a lot of things. I help charities and do reduced rate work for non profits all the time. Ask me to buy myself sushi, and I’ll consider if I really need O Toro tonight.

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