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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]One percenters who operate in the corporate world have a different viewpoint. They want kids who are risk takers and who won't take guff. They want a kid who sees a grade of "B" on a test paper as an initial negotiating point. [/quote]

And after said brat has been "counseled out" of every high profile internship and entry level analyst position (attained via family connections) because no one ever taught them to treat people well, he or she will be back working in the family business---which will promptly be run into the ground.  There is a reason for the axiom [b]"shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves [/b]in three generations".  Truly smart corporate types know that building and keeping strong relationships with clients, investors, customers, and lenders is the key to continued success and raising children who can interact appropriately is the first step in teaching those skills.[/quote]

+100.  My grandfather was commodore of our super snooty club in Maine. And he was a high level fed who insisted we had good manners.  PP nailed it re [b]shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves [/b]in 3 gen.  
Then again, our economy didn't have such income disparity those days...

The idea that you can negotiate a grade is preposterous, and sad.  Earn your A, with extra credit, if you have to.  Not by intimidation.
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Do you mean "shirtsleeves to shirtless"?  Don't understand comment.
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