What Class Are You?

 

I'm not sure we do, or at least in the U.S. I think class is more a reflection of education and social maturity than one of lineage and wealth.  I know a whole lot of poor people who are more educated, intelligent and have far more couth than many hyper-wealthy people such as athletes, celebrities and people who inherited their money rather than earned it.

 

BTW, I would put myself in the 'pulled myself up by the bootstraps' category - I lived in public housing (HUD) as a child and can remember standing in line with my mother for government cheese and milk and shopping at Goodwill and the Salvation Army.  But thanks to a strong family work ethic, some encouraging teachers and friends, and a small amount of financial aid from Uncle Sam I now have several college degrees and a well-compensated professional career.  In terms of class, I would say I now know it's best to cover one's mouth while belching, and preferably to do it discreetly and outside the earshot of others.