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[quote=Anonymous]Hmm this is tough OP.

I played classical piano from a young age and my parents listened to opera. I remember being quite miserable through it all. However, I understand basics of periods and styles and my ear is quite good. I think my depth translates to being curious about other mediums - art, literature, poetry, dance, theater although my understanding isn’t vast. I’ve been called sophisticated and cultured by people who are very successful by most American accounts. One was British and painfully aware of class.

However. I am not raising my kids like this. We listen to pop and the art in my home consists of their drawings. I prefer nature over anything fancy. I still read and find culture everywhere - high brow or low brow, I’m mainly curious about other humans, what makes them tick, how they express themselves. Things my parents looked down upon I find fascinating and meaningful. I’ve lived abroad and made deep connections with people who were quite poor but wonderful humans. I try lots of food and cook and buy ethically most of the time but also pop in frozen pizzas and eat boxed mac n cheese.

In the end, I think what makes someone cultured is openmindedness, curiosity, a desire to grow and learn.[/quote]

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