I find that a lot of these statements that claim to be absolute truths are really "truths within certain limits". For example, I can make certain choices about my attitude in a situation. But my attitude is also influenced by my education, my culture, even my state of health.

Yes.

Agreed, but the operative word is "think". I wonder how many people actually *know* about those lousy conditions? Many may assume that people living in hotels are living in luxurious conditions with three high-quality restaurant meals a day.

Because the people struggling to make ends meet think the others are getting treated better than they are?

It's been tough, but you made it. Well done.

Because those with the power to make the rules have this image of ministry?

There's a song by Godfrey Birtill which gives God the line "I am not disillusioned with you. I never had any illusions in the first place".

Keep up the good work!

Has any research been done on WHY people find the presence of older people at concerts embarrassing?

Maybe being positive isn't the thing right now. Sometimes the best thing you can do for people is lament with them.