I believe that this is because it’s important in (1)……….society to show you have money or are successful – it is nature, or (2)……….way we are brought up, that makes us feel like this, but also the pressure that society puts on everyone to be successful. And showing status is basically showing that you have (3)……….money and you have success, so this is what people want to do. Going back to the example of the car, driving around in a Mercedes is (4)………very conspicuous show of status – it basically says to people, “Look, I am successful and I have money.” Another reason is possibly for respect. In many cultures, if someone has high status, then they will be respected by others and they may receive (5)………..preferential treatment.
