Things that are unintentional status symbols.

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Anonymous wrote:Competing in triathlons, marathons, etc. It's trickling down a bit, but still largely belongs to upper middle class and up. Although they are show-offy pursuits, it's athletic prowess that's being shown off; I don't think most participants do it to flaunt wealth. Therefore, unintentional status symbols.

Yes plus the free time to train et

Here's my secret -- I do both because I can't get a job, acknowledgement of my resume, or an interview. I have lost track of the applications I have submitted, the number of networking events I have attended, recruiters I have talked to who have not helped in the least bit and informational interviews I have pursued that have gone nowhere.

I am incredibly discouraged and down on myself and exercising is the one consistent thing I can do. Oh yeah, I don't wear make-up either because I can't be bothered.

WTF? I did all of my marathons from age 26-33.

I find the annoying types get into this shit when they're old, bored and middle aged and then we all have to listen to their training logs, tips and runs. STFU!!! It is so highly annoying. I just went out and ran. Period.

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Anonymous wrote:being extremely well traveled by the references you make about places in Europe or Asia or other international destinations.

I fit in very well with the private school/club crowd but when people start sharing stories about that "little hotel in Venice" or the pyramids or other exotic locations I really feel out of my element.

...and I am the opposite. State University---but traveled extensively, sabbaticals in Europe, etc. I have been to every obscure festival, party, event abroad and those little out of the way places.

However, I do know a lot of the private references since my parents are from Connecticut and my cousins are the Greenwich crowd--but if I mention my public education amongst certain crowds....blow me!

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Being skinny and stylish, with good hair, skin, teeth!

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being chunky but totally confident.(think Lena Dunham, Mindy Kailing--both own their bodies and not afraid to show them off)
depression-I swear people in my office sit around talking about their meds, therapy, etc all the time. I get the feeling that they think those of who aren't depressed just are in denial.

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Anonymous wrote:Walking to get on the Metro to go to work at 10. Means you're a partner or otherwise management level. Also, skateboarding or scootering to work (when you're an adult) means- I am a highly paid, creative, offbeat and invaluable member of my work team at my very cool start up company job.

Metro does not belong in this thread.

go to work misses the point too

So, you're unaware of the industrious, flinty, blue blood new englander with a trust fund and a job. Yes, wealthy people have the habit of work and of using the cheapest possible means of transport--it's how wealth is maintained.

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Anonymous wrote:being chunky but totally confident.(think Lena Dunham, Mindy Kailing--both own their bodies and not afraid to show them off)
depression-I swear people in my office sit around talking about their meds, therapy, etc all the time. I get the feeling that they think those of who aren't depressed just are in denial.

Nuh-uh. Know women who are outgoing and fun and social but who ultimately have horrible self-esteem when alone. Almost defiantly over-confident like Lena Dunham.

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Anonymous wrote:Carpool lane numbers in the front of cars.

good one!

What is this?

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Anonymous wrote:Carpool lane numbers in the front of cars.

good one!

What is this?

Its a little placard you display on your front passenger window so the school knows which child(dren) you are picking up. Often for private school. Can also be for public school children who don't ride the bus. (We don't have a bus because we are less than 1 mile away, so we drive.) Either way, there is usually a SAHM driving the car.

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Anonymous wrote:An immaculately kept 15-plus-year-old Mercedes or Audi. One buys nice things, but treats them well so they last a long time. If it doesn't have a CD player (let alone iPod/bluetooth connection), one must deal with it.

Going back to more mainstream unintentional status symbols:

... Genuine Hunter wellies (olive green, not leopard print or Georgetown Cupcake pink)
... Monogrammed cardstock stationery, and if you use it to thank a neighbor who handed down some old baby clothes to you
... If you google yourself and one of your first hits is your wedding announcement in the New York Times (no other paper counts)
... Ski or boat rack on your car roof
... High school ring not manufactured by Josten's (i.e., no large fake gem in the middle)

Yeah well, my sister's ring from Cathedral came from Josten's and my Sidwell ring (with an onyx stone) also came from Josten's so you know nothing.

Again the difference between "intentional" status symbol vs. "unintentional" status symbol. You went to Sidwell, they did not cover "new vs. old money" … sad, you should sue for your money back.

What are you even talking about…I don't think 1st PP knew that signet rings from elite schools do come from Josten's…whatever, you sound like a very small minded, barely have any meaningful values sort of garden variety grotesque, so, carry on.

This poster is the definition of doesn't get it.

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Snow skiing probably fits the bill. Expensive gear/lift tickets, good locations usually require flights (at least if you live in DC.)

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Anonymous wrote:Walking to get on the Metro to go to work at 10. Means you're a partner or otherwise management level. Also, skateboarding or scootering to work (when you're an adult) means- I am a highly paid, creative, offbeat and invaluable member of my work team at my very cool start up company job.

Metro does not belong in this thread.

go to work misses the point too

So, you're unaware of the industrious, flinty, blue blood new englander with a trust fund and a job. Yes, wealthy people have the habit of work and of using the cheapest possible means of transport--it's how wealth is maintained.

No I am well aware they have a "job" I said "work".

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Anonymous wrote:Walking to the grocery store because you simply cannot abide having to freeze some chicken.

Owning a Vitamix, a Sodastream, and a Nespresso.

Not wearing make-up.

I'm lazy with the makeup. Who knew I was a status symbol?

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Anonymous wrote:An immaculately kept 15-plus-year-old Mercedes or Audi. One buys nice things, but treats them well so they last a long time. If it doesn't have a CD player (let alone iPod/bluetooth connection), one must deal with it.

Going back to more mainstream unintentional status symbols:

... Genuine Hunter wellies (olive green, not leopard print or Georgetown Cupcake pink)
... Monogrammed cardstock stationery, and if you use it to thank a neighbor who handed down some old baby clothes to you
... If you google yourself and one of your first hits is your wedding announcement in the New York Times (no other paper counts)
... Ski or boat rack on your car roof
... High school ring not manufactured by Josten's (i.e., no large fake gem in the middle)

Yeah well, my sister's ring from Cathedral came from Josten's and my Sidwell ring (with an onyx stone) also came from Josten's so you know nothing.

Again the difference between "intentional" status symbol vs. "unintentional" status symbol. You went to Sidwell, they did not cover "new vs. old money" … sad, you should sue for your money back.

What are you even talking about…I don't think 1st PP knew that signet rings from elite schools do come from Josten's…whatever, you sound like a very small minded, barely have any meaningful values sort of garden variety grotesque, so, carry on.

This poster is the definition of doesn't get it.

Very Sidwellian.

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Anonymous wrote:Breastfeeding for longer than a few weeks.

Disagree. I breastfed my child exclusively for over a year.. I've never dealt with any lactation consultants or used any kid of fancy paraphernalia, in fact, I stayed home because it made more economic sense to me than go to work at that point.

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Anonymous wrote:Has had the same family housekeeper for several decades-overpays her to not clean very well.

Welcome to my life. She came into the marriage with my husband.

Yep, same here. I have no idea how to get rid of her.