Rich face?

This is the second time my student thought I lived in a bungalow or a condo. We were talking about a cousin who wanted to learn the piano but didn't have one at home, so:

Me: She can come my house learn piano if she wants.

Student: Where you live? Condo ah?

Me: Er no?

Student: (Very excitedly) Bungalow ah?

Me: HDB la, at Hougang.

Student: Ohhh... I thought you live at bungalow, got big big piano.


Do I seriously look that rich? Speaking of look, how do one 'look' poor? Teach me, I could do with some tips.

(Maybe I should start going to teach in pasat shirts or something, then they won't haggle for cheaper fees. Heh.)