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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People can be funny with what they think is elitist.

My DH and I are a lot less into conspicuous consumption than my in-laws (who live in a less expensive part of the country) and they think it is elitist that we don't buy a lot of stuff:  plastic toys and gee gaws for the kids, and this type of thing.

I also like to send the .99 cent cards from Hallmark, and my MIL likes to send the huge ones that cost about $4.99.   She thinks I am being elitist by putting $ and practicality over family and sentiment.

I said we don't need any more sets of bed sheets, thanks anyway, b/c we have a small linen closet and limited storage in our townhouse and she thought that was elitist to try to live simply and keep things pared down.  [/quote]

YES! My parents are the same way.  They live in a less expensive part of the country.  They mock me all the time for not having a cable subscription, listening to NPR instead of their subscription satellite radio, and limit the amount of toys we give the children.  Plus, we have no problems buying things secondhand, especially since I'm a lawyer turned SAHM by choice.

I am too lazy to drive to the suburbs to get Hallmark cards though as personalized photo cards are around $1.50 and they mail them for you.

I guess this makes me an asshole.  Oh well, at least I'm happy.[/quote]

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