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tance through them. They make every effort to show
that importance they imagine they possess to other
people. Every action in the philosophy of putting on
airs is intended to tell those whom the individu-
al admires so greatly that “I am one of
you.” That is why in one sense, put-
ting on airs represents a common

language and philosophy among
superficial folk. Someone who puts
on airs will immediately recognize
another of that ilk, and someone
who puts on airs will best unders-
tand the language of another of
that kind.

Although putting on airs
is an embarrassing and humi-
liating state of mind, many

ignorant people feel a sincere
admiration for those who do
so. Those who put on airs from
high school on enjoy great pres-
tige among other people, while
modest and well-mannered
people are generally undervalu-
ed. That is the reason why diffi-
cult, spoiled and showy people

enjoy great esteem in high school.
Putting on airs then continues to
grow apace after high school.
While the pop music groups they
listen to, the concerts people go to

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