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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I get that for some people, differences between colleges is not relevant to their daily existence.[b] But if you are in a white collar job working with people who went to some of these schools, you should have a cursory knowledge of some of this.[/b]

Also, it is surprising that some people posting here don't know some of the basic differences because by opting into posting here, they are showing that they care about this topic. Though if they are using this as a way to educate themselves, credit to them for trying - you have to start somewhere.[/quote]

Why?[/quote]

It is basic cultural literacy. One does not need to know the intricate details of these schools that so many people go into on DCUM. But having a basic knowledge of what they are, where they are, [b]a general pecking order[/b] (again, not to the extreme that people go to here, just that Harvard>Fairleigh Dickinson). It's like if you went to a business meal and someone didn't know basic rules of etiquette. Not the real nuanced rules, but basic things like[b] "don't eat spaghetti with your fingers" [/b]or "put your napkin on your lap." If your colleague says they are taking their kid to visit Duke, you don't necessarily need to know it is in Durham, but you should at least know it is a pretty good school in NC.

I'm sure I will take a lot of heat for this. But this is really table stakes. And I provided plenty of qualifiers to make clear that my bar is not that high.[/quote]

You sound like an insufferable t w a t.  LOL to “table stakes” - the business terminology of insecure losers who would be taken for everything they’re worth at an actual poker table.

The two bolded statements are in no way comparable you fool.

And adults can decide for themselves how to use their napkins, Mom.[/quote]

You sound like a SAHM in exurbia who has never worked a day in her life and didn't go to college or at least not a real one (and my definition of "real" is very broad).[/quote]

Wrong on all counts, babe.  I’m just not impressed by your pedigree.  Sorry![/quote]

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