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[quote=Anonymous][i]I like you, Cheese Lady, but I don't think you get UMC.
1) The distinction between LMC and UMC families ties seems a little self-serving. I've seen plenty of disfunctional LMC families, the reason they are LMC is because neither parent can hold down a job. I also think the divorce rate and the rate of unwed moms is higher in LMC. Not judging, just saying.
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Really?  They are LMC because neither parent can hold down a job?  Clearly you are completely unfamiliar with how the minimum wage in this country is not a living wage.  You are not judging, but you are also not informed about the ever increasing upward spiral of income inequality in this country, especially over the last 30 years.

[i]2) LMC college grads aren't necessarily smarter, because there's a lot of research showing IQ and verbal skills are correlated with family SES.
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Again, really?  While there may be a correlation between IQ/verbal/SES, that doesn't mean there is a [i]causation.[/i]  PP, you may not be aware but the most talented person doesn't necessarily need to be the smartest, but a combination of many factors, including drive and emotional intelligence.  I prefer hiring folks from state schools as I find them to be hungrier, hard working, and more seasoned than many Ivy grads I've encountered over time (even if I am one).

[i]3) UMC looks down on Disney. Vegas is OK for bachelor parties, but an UMC wouldn't want to plan a normal vacation around it.[/i]  And again, really?  You must not get around Upper NW DC much.  Sometimes I think we are the only UMC family who has not been to Disney or Vegas.

[i]4) UMCs to compete on vacation, but it's an exagerration to say they brag about "vacation homes" in the plural. It takes upper class to have "vacation homes" in the plural. And your snipe about cattiness crosses class boundaries, just look at yourself sniping at UMC women....

5) I agree with you! LMC wedding receptions are more fun! Although many LMC weddings feature over-dried fried chicken catered by the mother-of-the-bride's BFF (I've choked down some of that stuff) and no alcohol. [/i] Meh, whatever.  Who cares if they serve alcohol?  It is their wedding, not yours.[/quote]

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