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A Classless society?
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Rambling | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:34 |
I was thinking about this last night. ( I know, I have a dull life lolol) |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:37 |
well I suppose these days I would be classed as middle class, but I class mayself as working class - worked all my life - except for five years after my son was born - OH worked all his life as did my parents, and now my son and daughter in law - so working class it is |
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Amanda2003 | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:40 |
I know my place ............ lol |
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JustJohn | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:49 |
My mum always said what AnnC said. I work, I am working class. |
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+++DetEcTive+++ | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:49 |
I tend to think of 'working class' as those who work with their hands, rather than in an office, but that it probably now outdated. After all, if all you take is earnings, a good plumber could have a better life style than an office manager |
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RolloTheRed | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:52 |
all u need to know really |
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JustGinnie | Report | 8 Jan 2013 17:57 |
I am working class as are all my family, past and present. My OHs family are also working class. |
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BarbinSGlos | Report | 8 Jan 2013 18:10 |
Can't possibly post at the moment as I have to go down to see Cook to discuss the menu's for the rest of the week |
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JustJohn | Report | 8 Jan 2013 18:10 |
Not sure that Cleese sketch is so funny today. Who would we replace them with? |
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Joeva | Report | 8 Jan 2013 18:10 |
Love that clip Rollo ! :-D |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 8 Jan 2013 19:23 |
My father told me on several occasions that to be born a lady or a gentleman was by an accident of your birth, but die a lady or gentleman was due to your own achievement and a reflection of the way you live your life and conduct yourself. |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 8 Jan 2013 19:25 |
We may not know the lifestyle/class of people on Genes, but many seem to follow the beliefs of the Daily Mail. |
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JustJohn | Report | 8 Jan 2013 20:17 |
Don't get the impression that people feel any less cross about the feckless Lord Wimseys as the feckless jobless. Main difference is that Lord Wimsey does not sponge off us. He has income (unearned) and he spends it, pays taxes accordingly and contributes to the economy. |
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SueMaid | Report | 8 Jan 2013 20:35 |
It's largely a classless society in Australia. We are well known for chopping "tall poppies" down to size. I'm sure that there are people who think they are a cut above everyone else but anyone who puts on airs and graces would be laughed at by most people :-) |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 8 Jan 2013 20:57 |
John, |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 8 Jan 2013 22:02 |
I have to agree with you Maggie, again! :-D |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 8 Jan 2013 22:05 |
Have to say, a couple of the caravans were lovely - especially the 'Showman's' caravan in Kirkpatrick Fleming. :-D |
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AnninGlos | Report | 8 Jan 2013 22:21 |
Times have changed haven't they? For the better I'm sure. When I was young, roughly speaking blue collar workers and manual workers were, I think, considered working class, white collar workers, clerical and professional were considered middle class. Also ( please remember I am talking post war maybe pre war too) I think in those days those living in council houses were mainly considered and considered themselves working class while the middle classes bought their own accommodation. As times changed the lines have become blurred and the classes merged. As I said times changed for the better. From a class point of view that is. |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 8 Jan 2013 22:27 |
:-D Ann - now only the very rich can afford to buy their own house!! |
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AnninGlos | Report | 8 Jan 2013 22:40 |
Yes, that is so true Maggie. Were we starting out now we would never be able to afford to buy. Not if we had the same jobs we had then. |
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