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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]

Paul Fussell?[/quote]

He’s dead, but this does read like him.[/quote]

So wait. Profiling PP was quoting Fussell all along?[/quote]

Profile writer here. I wasn't quoting Fussell but this certainly tracks with his book on the topic. As someone who is obviously very interested in class, I have read his book. Twice. [/quote]

I admire your honesty about your interests! Just, when you get called out on things like dog shows and Portugal (does Fussell mention Portugal?), don’t keep insisting on them, is all. [/quote]

I didn't weigh in on dog shows. But I've got to put my foot down about Portugal as not being de rigueur among the rich. [/quote]

Who said de rigueur? It’s just that you wrote like the UC wouldn’t be caught dead there, and that’s just not true. [/quote]

Not at all. I said surely some rich travel there. But that as a class marker, if someone talks about their recent trip to Portugal, they are likely UMC. [/quote]

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