Subtle signs of class

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this thread is increasingly seeming destined to become a DCUM classic

We are debating whether UC WASPs go to Portugal and the class distinctions signaled by Pottery Barn vs. Stickley (as if this were a question).

Ha, the Stickley thing made me laugh, too. Now if it were an antique ORIGINAL....

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Anonymous wrote:Top indicator - grey poupon in the glovebox

+1 and cat food in crystal goblets ONLY

Don’t forget an ancient and formidable granny in a black, Edwardian, high-necked gown (really hard to come by these days).

And bragging rights about never having been to Portugal

Wait! Isn’t that Ruth Bader Ginsberg ?

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this thread is increasingly seeming destined to become a DCUM classic

We are debating whether UC WASPs go to Portugal and the class distinctions signaled by Pottery Barn vs. Stickley (as if this were a question).

Ha, the Stickley thing made me laugh, too. Now if it were an antique ORIGINAL....

I laughed upthread when the resident WC profile writer explained how the name Ashley turns into Trashley after LC parents adopt it.

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Anonymous wrote:Top indicator - grey poupon in the glovebox

+1 and cat food in crystal goblets ONLY

Because you cherish your cat.

And only served in/on a sit in window.

And you must call the cat by tapping on the crystal goblet with sterling silver flatware.

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Anonymous wrote:Kids who know how to sit still.

+ 100

what the.... ????

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this thread is increasingly seeming destined to become a DCUM classic

We are debating whether UC WASPs go to Portugal and the class distinctions signaled by Pottery Barn vs. Stickley (as if this were a question).

Ha, the Stickley thing made me laugh, too. Now if it were an antique ORIGINAL....

I laughed upthread when the resident WC profile writer explained how the name Ashley turns into Trashley after LC parents adopt it.

Ashley was never UC (or “U” as the Mitford sisters would say). He’s a dude in Gone With the Wind. That’s the whole problem with the profile writer.

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Anonymous wrote:Top indicator - grey poupon in the glovebox

+1 and cat food in crystal goblets ONLY

Because you cherish your cat.

And only served in/on a sit in window.

And you must call the cat by tapping on the crystal goblet with sterling silver flatware.

Sweetie, it’s “silverware.” Flatware is the stainless steel stuff in your kitchen drawer.

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Anonymous wrote:Top indicator - grey poupon in the glovebox

+1 and cat food in crystal goblets ONLY

Don’t forget an ancient and formidable granny in a black, Edwardian, high-necked gown (really hard to come by these days).

And bragging rights about never having been to Portugal

I have never been *humble brag* but if I make enough to go I’ll drop down to the MC. Crossing my fingers!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this thread is increasingly seeming destined to become a DCUM classic

We are debating whether UC WASPs go to Portugal and the class distinctions signaled by Pottery Barn vs. Stickley (as if this were a question).

Ha, the Stickley thing made me laugh, too. Now if it were an antique ORIGINAL....

I laughed upthread when the resident WC profile writer explained how the name Ashley turns into Trashley after LC parents adopt it.

Ashley was never UC (or “U” as the Mitford sisters would say). He’s a dude in Gone With the Wind. That’s the whole problem with the profile writer.

Profile writer wrote, I’m pretty sure, that Ashley was used by UMC, not UC.

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You white people are weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You white people are weird.

And we own it!

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, this thread is increasingly seeming destined to become a DCUM classic

We are debating whether UC WASPs go to Portugal and the class distinctions signaled by Pottery Barn vs. Stickley (as if this were a question).

Ha, the Stickley thing made me laugh, too. Now if it were an antique ORIGINAL....

I laughed upthread when the resident WC profile writer explained how the name Ashley turns into Trashley after LC parents adopt it.

Ashley was never UC (or “U” as the Mitford sisters would say). He’s a dude in Gone With the Wind. That’s the whole problem with the profile writer.

Profile writer wrote, I’m pretty sure, that Ashley was used by UMC, not UC.

It wasn’t really UMC, either. MC all the way, at least until the LC got their hands on it.

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Anonymous wrote:The working class man, like the rich man, is sentimental and driven by comfort. He usually eats the same meals and has least adventurous palate of all the classes. The working class house is full of items of personal significance, such as family photos, and a quilt made by grandma. Decor also includes wallpaper borders, Americana themes, and signs with touching phrases like "bless this mess". Working class vacations usually involve staying with relatives or camping, and aspirational vacations are Disney or a cruise. Hawaii is working class Valhalla. Entertainment includes television, movies, sports bars, bowling, being a spectator at sporting events such as baseball or football, hosting potlucks, and hosting MLM parties. Education is regarded as career advancement; degree programs like nursing are considered superior to degrees like Economics, which are perceived as lacking job opportunities and practical application.

A lot of rich outdoorsy people go camping. Also I know a lot of UMC people who love Hawaii.

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Anonymous wrote:So what do ya’ll say about people who grew up MC/UMC but now make a lot of money and have amassed millions?

Because I would say we are still UMC even though we have a lot of money relative to the population (I don’t think it is easy to change your class just because you have a grad degree and a high HHI) but this always gets shouted down when the topic comes up on the money board.

Can you be middle class yet have a bank account with say, 5 million?

More importantly- how did you make this money? And can I (early 40s woman) get into this profession??

finance + selling stock in an IPO

I"m the early 40s lady. What exactly did you do in finance? Did you have a math or economics degree? Were you here in DC? Is it possible to do a mid life career switch?

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Anonymous wrote:So what do ya’ll say about people who grew up MC/UMC but now make a lot of money and have amassed millions?

Because I would say we are still UMC even though we have a lot of money relative to the population (I don’t think it is easy to change your class just because you have a grad degree and a high HHI) but this always gets shouted down when the topic comes up on the money board.

Can you be middle class yet have a bank account with say, 5 million?

More importantly- how did you make this money? And can I (early 40s woman) get into this profession??

finance + selling stock in an IPO

Not sure if my last post went through. But I'm the early 40s woman. What did you do in finance? What kind of degree did you have? Were you here in DC? Is it possible to do a mid life career switch?