What 'class' are you?

lucasisking · 28-07-2009, 8:11 PM

I'm not one for pigeon-holing people, but I have often wondered where I fit into the class system in this country. People talk about working class, middle class etc, and i haven't got a clue where I fit into that.

I work in insurance, am reasonably well educated, love intelligent conversation (I'd sooner discuss world affairs than football) and come from a stable background, and sometimes find i have little in common with more 'working class' people, even though I have nothing against them (I do dislike 'chavvy' types though- for lack of a better term).

By the same token, I have a low income, few assets and come from a family of grafters. All of my AV kit was paid for through saving, selling other things and hard work. In my line of work I often deal with 'middle class' types, many of which are insufferably snobbish and hard to relate to. I feel even less at home with them. As for the 'upper' class, i guess that means the realm of lords & ladies.

So what does that make me? Lower middle class? Upper working class?
Has the whole class system become blurred to the point of not existing? And isn't that a good thing?

Would like to hear some thoughts.

IanW · 28-07-2009, 8:12 PM

Me . . . . . . pure class!!!

lucasisking · 28-07-2009, 8:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IanW

Me . . . . . . pure class!!!

Great answer, mate

Synax_Injector · 28-07-2009, 8:15 PM

I'd say I'm about the same as you mate, I see many people at work, and not in a snobby way (well lol) I can't help but look down on them.
If they swear alot, dress badly, look sloppy etc.

I try not to swear to much, I try to dress smart, but at the same time, I only work in a store, my mum and sister both work too.

It's a tough one, because for example, if you stuck me next to a builder, I'd seem middle class.
They might like being loud down the pub, where as I never go to the pub.
My idea of a good night is to dress smart and go see a show such as Jimmy Carr

nwgarratt · 28-07-2009, 8:15 PM

IMO, if someone has a job then that person is working class regardless of their lifestyle or how much they earn.

kopchoir · 28-07-2009, 8:17 PM

your working class trying to be middle class

Im working class im no chav i have no debt and im on a real low income at the moment being a student,educated but you would nto of thought it

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Family again like yourself are grafters i really fall pretty much into your bracket, my children are brought up with manners and dont go without anything i try to give them a healthy balanced diet no rubbish and thats about it

Dony · 28-07-2009, 8:24 PM

I appreciate that it's difficult to define the class system, but I seem to remember my sociology teacher saying that if you owned your own business you are middle class, whilst a director for your company is working class.

No idea how true this is.

Crocodile · 28-07-2009, 8:25 PM

lucasisking · 28-07-2009, 8:40 PM

Cheers for all your replies- it seems the class system such as it is is badly named, outdated and misrepresented. I don't wish to sound prejudiced in either direction. I respect decency and hard work above all, and despise lowlifes and snobs in equal measure. Sounds like I'm in good company here

The Two Ronnies sketch brings up another question: is 'class' to do with profession, money, behavioural traits or upbringing?

JagoPlasma · 28-07-2009, 8:41 PM

sod knows. all i know is i earn a good wage for working and have a mortgage on a 2 bedroom house with lots of tax to pay for my sins of getting out of bed every morning and going to work.

i look down on the chavs of society for being utter scumbags, yet forced to look up at them in their rent free 4 bedroom house, 2 cats in the yard

car and ability to raise income without lifting a finger

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Originally Posted by lucasisking

The Two Ronnies sketch brings up another question: is 'class' to do with profession, money, behavioural traits or upbringing?

wasnt it obvious? height