people as being super-intriguing nor do I see them as an awe-inspiring person that deserves more respect than a guy who works full-time at Walmart. If I were to be invited over to their home for dinner, I'd ask what I should bring, and treat it just like I would if I went to my neighbor's home who has a stay-at-home wife, works a 9-5 for the local city, and be courteous because I am in their home. Now, if their success came because of a passion for something that they turned into financial success, I would probably be more interested in that passion and what started it, rather than worrying about their net-worth the whole time.

When I was young, I knew quite a few very successful business people via their kids - I didn't know at the time that they were super influential in business nor did I care really. Years later they remarked to me after I gained more understanding about their situation that they appreciated me just treating them like a normal person, like inviting them to go golfing at the local public course, when they belonged to every country-club in the county; and how I never asked for anything of them besides just befriending them.

Years ago I had the chance to go to dinner (at a hotel restaurant, probably 30 people total) with Fred Smith - founder of FedEx, and very respected businessman. I came away from that dinner more surprised that he was just a normal, respectful, genuine guy that also happened to be really good at business; rather than being just awe-struck the whole time. I was able to ask him critical questions about business, life etc and it broke the narrative for me that I should be somewhat in-awe of someone because they have more in their bank-account than I do.

Now, you added General Authority to the end of your description - that changes things for me because of my faith; if I have a GA over for dinner I would probably delve into gospel chat rather than secular, but I find theological discussion fun.