Why does Oprah have to make herself look good when she does things for people like giving them money?
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She's a unabashed show off. Its just done to make her look good and draw more attention to herself and more monet to her bank account.
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you werent out of line. it's ok to stick up for people if they cant do it for themeselves or need help doing it.\n\npeople like the skank you described prey on weaker people to make themselves feel bigger, and make themselves feel in control.\n\nmy guess is that she has a pretty crappy life, and doesnt have much control over the things that happen to her (family life, socioeconomic status etc) so she picks on people weaker than herself to give herself one aspect of her life she has a say over.\n\nthat doesnt make it any less wrong.  i hate people like that
366641
Ask your teacher if she thinks Oprah would be nearly as influential if she was not wealthy and the host of her own show. Doubtful.\n\nSo your answer is: Money and fame.
714150
And celebrities!  I hate it when rich celebrities try to guilt people into donating money.  I don't see many of them giving enough to cut into their exotic lifestyles, but they try to guilt the hard-working, laborer to part with enough money to actually cut into their means to provide a little side amusement for their family.
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The obvious answer seems to be "I like to look trendy AND seem like I'm a good person too.  I'll pay $1.00 and kill two birds with one stone.  Then, I can do whatever I want with the rest of my time and money, because I did my part for the cause."  Of course some of them might actually be legitimately supportive, but there are exceptions to every rule.
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Money itself is not "trivial", it depends on who's spending it. The way the world has been shaped, and especially in America where all of the emphasis is on economy and finances, it's impossible for people to look away and not worry about how much they are spending. There are some that use money for good, and others that use it for their own selfish reasons. People have been conditioned to believe that if you don't have a nice car, if you don't have a perfect body, if you don't live a dream life, than you are unsuccessful and will never amount to anything. So, people alter every aspect about themselves, and still they are unhappy. A sickening example of American's emphasis on looking good and having wealth is Paris Hilton. She contributes nothing to society other than having her creepy face plastered all over every billboard, every fashion magazine, and on practically every tv show, all because she is the "epitome of wealth and beauty". Well, that's great, but how does that help Americans who are mere mortals and weren't born into a bottomless sack of billions of dollars? The media and corporations try to underplay the real issues in the world by making people self-conscious.Bottom line, it doesn't matter how much money you have, but what kind of person you are, how you judge yourself based on how much money you make, and how you spend the money you earn.
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I say a gift card to a day spa or something, after all she is trying to help others, she is probably not a selfish person and should get the chance to do something nice for herself.
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She encourages people to improve their lives and she is generous.
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everyone doesn't have to be so mean...at least she has a good sense of self.\n\nAlthough, I do admit, that if you're trying to get people to like you...this isn't the way to go
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Good point. Well, celebrities have big egos and they want to look good for the media. So, they make a big deal about these dinners,auctions,etc. for all to see. Plus, celebrities like hanging out with each other. They gossip and see who's been having screwing who and who's been anorexic and smoking crack. Yea, that's what they do.
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I personal would tell her what she doing tell other people to give. She should give cause she want to not for a reward. She want it for for an ego. my question to her would be why do you have a big ego and think you better than everyone else.
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Nothing, people put too much emphasis on money. It gives them an excuse to accept their life isn't perfect.
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A lot of people I know are brain washed that material possesions can bring happiness. It doesn't matter if they have to use credit, or step on others, they need these things now! I think its just a cry out for attention, even if its subconscious.
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I agree with your assessment of Oprah.  She really is an amazing woman, but I noticed her being a little too judgmental lately too and making what can only be called "snide remarks" to some guests.  I was disappointed when she did that.  Oprah is the "everywoman", so she needs to be more tolerant and non-judgmental than the rest of us.  Her role should be to promote understanding of all people, even the weird ones.  I hope her best friend Gayle will clue her in before she loses the respect of her fans.
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3crosses, I COMPLETELY agree with you on the Oprah thing.  I can't stand that woman.  If she and all these other spoiled celebrities would give up all their money down to what most people can live relatively comfortably with, we would probably be able to feed all the starving people in the world and make sure everyone in our own country would be taken care of.  Watching the Fabulous Life Of... on VH1 is enough to make a person physically ill.
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Considering the fact that she hasn't been designated as a leader, she has sort of emmerged as one by way of referent power. Referent power, also termed role model power, is the ability to influence others that arises when one person admires another. It's the personal power or influence held by people who are liked, admired, and respected. As Engleberg and Wynn stated, "When certain individuals demonstrate that they are effective communicators, talented organizers, shrewd problem solvers, and good listeners, we are more likely to be influenced by them."\n\nIt could also be argued, though, that she has reward power, which is the power to reward others with cash, prizes, etc.\n\nAs for her actual leadership style, of the three categories (autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire), she would probably more of an autocrat in the boardroom and laissez-faire with her audience. An autocratic leadership style is when the leader tries to control the direction and outcome of a discussion, which I could see her doing with her company Harpo. A laissez-faire style is when the leader lets the group take charge of all decisions and actions. Recently, Oprah gave $1000.00 to each of her audience members with the stipulation that they use it for a random act of kindness. In that instance, she exhibited a laissez-faire style in letting the audience make their own decisions on how to use that money.
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People who donate money want to get a little bit something in return even if it's a night of dinner, dancing and socializing or even a run at the golf course. It makes them feel better to part with their hard-earned cash when they're enjoying themselves. Plus, there's a bit of competition going on between the benefactors so the foundation/charity gets more donations. If others give a huge amount, the others will be pressured into matching that amount lest they be called a cheapskate.