Status rise brings both fear of adjustment and pleasure at settling scores

Evidence

The kind of equality with others which would mean a rapid rise in his own status is a matter of concern, mixed, of course, with pleasant anticipation at the thought of “telling off” his brother. — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 2237

Categorization

• CANDY: A subtly funny, human moment: even while dreading social-climbing awkwardness, Sokolsky relishes ‘telling off’ his brother. Good for light conversation.