What's the Most Obnoxious Thing You've Heard a Parent Say at Your DC's Private School?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is not nouveau riche to have suits made -- it's called high class

Only the nouveau riche or wannabe use the term "high class." You mark yourself by saying that.

[Anonymous]

No you're being American by thinking you can typecast someone. Those of us who are Europeans have our own suits made...thank you very much and we use "high class" as a depiction of proper or preferred behaviour. So, take that you Yankee myopic nerd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No you're being American by thinking you can typecast someone. Those of us who are Europeans have our own suits made...thank you very much and we use "high class" as a depiction of proper or preferred behaviour. So, take that you Yankee myopic nerd.

Just while in the "States," be sure to refrain from using the term "high-class." Take that, you Euro-trash.

[Anonymous]

You're very myopic for calling anyone from Europe ...trash. And, I thought you Americans believed in free speech...so why are you trying to control my word choice Yankee?

[Anonymous]

Anyone who says "high class" clearly isn't.

You can say it as much as you want, just be aware of what it says about you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says "high class" clearly isn't.

You can say it as much as you want, just be aware of what it says about you.

Totally agree.

[Anonymous]

How long have you been a nanny for X?

PS - I am not a nanny. Just a mom who doesn't dress well and is not bombshell pretty.

[Anonymous]

Brooks Brothers is the preferred choice for old money. That, and J. Press. B2 offers M2M as well as custom, not just RTW. The best tailor in the country runs their custom biz.

Brioni - known for the fabrics. Old Italian firm but designs in typical Italian style and cut. Very expensive - carried by Neiman's. Trump does not wear Brioni! If he does, it's off the rack and shows. James Bond wears Brioni.

[Anonymous]

OK then...you're low class

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who says "high class" clearly isn't.

You can say it as much as you want, just be aware of what it says about you.

Totally agree.

[Anonymous]

You said you was high class, but that was just a lie...

[Anonymous]

DH and DC were at a school sponsored camping trip. Last day included a scavenger hunt. Some Dad on another team approaches DH, says his group is lost, and asks how to get to a particular point. DH gives him directions. Other Dad shrieks "SUCKAS!!!" and runs back to his team chortling....

[Anonymous]

Do you mind sharing what you said? It's hard to say whether or not your comment was offensive. But I have to tell you that calling someone's child "somewhat unusual looking" might not be considered to be a compliment--even though you might have meant it that way.

Anonymous wrote:Going back to the original post -- it was what was not said. In K, my DS had a simply marvelous and insightful compliment about a somewhat unusual looking child of a DC political operative. When I passed on the compliment -- the mother stared at me blankly and said nothing. Wow. I was trying to be nice by passing on something pleasant about her child. Turned me off of the whole crowd.

[Anonymous]

Maybe she meant exotic. I know...unusual sounds like the child is deformed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you mind sharing what you said? It's hard to say whether or not your comment was offensive. But I have to tell you that calling someone's child "somewhat unusual looking" might not be considered to be a compliment--even though you might have meant it that way.

Anonymous wrote:Going back to the original post -- it was what was not said. In K, my DS had a simply marvelous and insightful compliment about a somewhat unusual looking child of a DC political operative. When I passed on the compliment -- the mother stared at me blankly and said nothing. Wow. I was trying to be nice by passing on something pleasant about her child. Turned me off of the whole crowd.

She knew you were just trying to suck up

[Anonymous]

What was the 'marvelous and insightful compliment"?