11. They Sign Up On Streaming Subscriptions
You don’t have to pay for any kind of streaming subscription to see all of the newest shows in this day and age. However, people in the middle class are willing to pay for services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, especially if it eliminates a cable bill. These services can provide hours and hours on end of entertainment for very little; just the price of one month of Netflix is about the same as going to the movie theatre, and you don’t have to pay through the nose for the expensive theatre popcorn.
Sure, their family and friends might mooch from their account, but they would rather have the convenience of knowing that they can quickly and easily access their favorite shows. Without the real subscriptions, you cannot watch content on your Smart TV or iPhone. The middle class enjoys the sheer convenience of paying for services like this because their time is more valuable than fumbling with illegal downloads. But the downside is that binging on these streaming platforms keeps them away from more productive and creative activities, such as reading or spending quality time with people. Those who are wealthy spend much less time watching television.