Subtle signs of class

[Anonymous]

What are some things you notice in homes that indicate social class? I don’t mean income level, more a sense of social standing. Do you think differently about families with books and a piano in their living room than, say, a big tv and bar cart?

[Anonymous]

Generally, yes. Books are a definite sign of class as is a tasteful home. Clean and calm and smells fresh (like outside fresh not plug-ins stink).

[Anonymous]

Clean and clutter free.

And art on the walls rather than photographs of the couple everywhere (a definite sign of low class).

[Anonymous]

No tattoos, proper grammar, no smoking, well fitted and tasteful clothes, shoes not down at the heels, well spoken and thoughtful, not reactionary or too loud in appearance or demeanor, everyone in family has at least a Bachelor's, ability to discuss politics or world dynamics without getting personal or overly hysterical, limited and tasteful FB/special media posts

[Anonymous]

I think a big tv is okay, just not over the fireplace. No video game consoles, gamers are lazy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clean and clutter free.

And art on the walls rather than photographs of the couple everywhere (a definite sign of low class).

Clean and clutter free isn’t associated with class from what I’ve seen. Plenty of cluttered upper class homes. The clutter is more likely to be piles of books and dusty silver though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No tattoos, proper grammar, no smoking, well fitted and tasteful clothes, shoes not down at the heels, well spoken and thoughtful, not reactionary or too loud in appearance or demeanor, everyone in family has at least a Bachelor's, ability to discuss politics or world dynamics without getting personal or overly hysterical, limited and tasteful FB/special media posts

Lots of upper class folks in worn shoes, especially among the waspy horsy types.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Generally, yes. Books are a definite sign of class as is a tasteful home. Clean and calm and smells fresh (like outside fresh not plug-ins stink).

Rows of mass market paperbacks by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, et al are not signs of class. If anything they signal a limited sphere of knowledge.

[Anonymous]

Houseplants and good lighting.

[Anonymous]

Decor from other countries, not decor from TJ Maxx.

[Anonymous]

No obvious brands/logos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No obvious brands/logos.

Examples? Kate spade? Kennore? Samsung?

[Anonymous]

Courteous. Treats everyone with respect. That’s high class. Unfortunately most people with money are not always like this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Generally, yes. Books are a definite sign of class as is a tasteful home. Clean and calm and smells fresh (like outside fresh not plug-ins stink).

Rows of mass market paperbacks by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, et al are not signs of class. If anything they signal a limited sphere of knowledge.

Stephen King is actually one of the best writers of his generation. Snobs don’t recognize his skill.

[Anonymous]

Manners and cleanliness.