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So, what does “class” actually mean to you nowadays?

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Cossy Fri 22-May-26 14:30:48

I’ve heard the word “class” used in a few threads now.

What does “class” mean to you?

It’s is the old “feudal system” with the Landowners as Upper Class, with Aristocracy above, then the King/Queen and almost every one else being “working class”

Is the Sociological defined explanation, with background and profession defining one’s “class”.

Is it defined by newer generations (that my DF use to call “Nuevo Riche”,) and dependent on wealth.

Is it a description of one’s “taste” ie “classy”.

Or, do you, like me, simply dismiss our entire class system now as “old fashioned” “meaningless” and just a tad “snobby”? grin

Cabbie21 Fri 22-May-26 14:47:04

I tend to dismiss notions of class and think we are all equal- that is until I come across people who are very different from most of us, eg those whose unfortunate circumstances have led to them being unable to have a roof over their head, or have gone off the rails in some way, and at the other extreme, those whose lifestyle is beyond way anything most of us can ever envisage.
This boils down to money, I suppose, though there are other factors.

Dylis Fri 22-May-26 14:58:41

Real class has nothing to do with money. I have first hand knowledge of the appalling lack of class shown by extremely wealthy people. Snobbery and money (in many cases) go hand in hand.
People with real class display excellent manners and kindness towards their fellow human beings. No matter who they are or where they live.

Fallingstar Fri 22-May-26 15:20:31

I don’t think of class but I do think how unfair life can be depending upon where you are born, into which circumstances etc. And am afraid some of the uber rich can be incredibly tacky and lacking in social graces, so hardly classy, and I include Trump in that, the whole gold toilet debacle.