What do most of the people in Sherman's essay, "The Anxieties of Affluence," have in common?

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Throughout the essay, Sherman describes the anxieties and pressures of affluent individuals who value work and productivity. Many of these individuals are described as experiencing guilt or anxiety if they take time off or are not constantly working to maintain their affluence. Therefore, valuing work is a common trait among the people in Sherman's essay. While some individuals may hold other beliefs, such as believing in God or valuing women's success in careers, these traits are not as universally applied to the individuals described in the essay. The essay does not address whether the individuals earned their wealth or inherited it.

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