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Scenario

How to accept respectful treatment when you're not used to it

I automatically apologize when service workers are polite to me because I still can't believe I deserve to be treated well in stores and restaurants.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Class trauma manifests as discomfort with receiving basic dignity and respect in commercial interactions.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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