Apparently the British fascination with class is still strong: a new class calculator from the BBC, so what are you & what will you claim to be
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Proletariat, Parvenu or Prince?
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Technical middle class
This is a small, distinctive and prosperous new class group. -
Bunch of bollocks as I'm:
Established middle class
This is the most gregarious and the second wealthiest of all the class groups. According to the Great British Class Survey results, lots of people in this group:
Enjoy a diverse range of cultural activities
Went to university
Are comfortably off, secure and established“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by Cliphead View PostTechnical middle class
This is a small, distinctive and prosperous new class group.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostBunch of bollocks as I'm:
Me too, not sure how a 28 year old who rents a room in a 2 bedroom flat can be in this classComment
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**** me I'm 'elite' although I suspect this is because the hobbies and interests section didn't really cover my hobbies and interests.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Elite
This is the wealthiest and most privileged group in the UK. According to the Great British Class Survey results, lots of people in this group:
- Enjoy high cultural activities such as visiting museums and listening to classical music
- Went to private school and elite universities
- Socialise with people who do a wide variety of jobs
This is the wealthiest and most privileged group in the UK:
- They are the UK's biggest earners
- They score highest for social, cultural and economic factors
- Many went to private school and elite universities - 24% of people in this group were privately educated, far more than in any other class group
- This class is most likely to be found in London and the home counties
- This group is exclusive and very hard to join, most come from very privileged backgrounds
- 97% of people in this group own their own home
Average Age: 57 cr@p I've just gained 20 yearsLast edited by chef; 3 April 2013, 07:22.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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I am Elite despite admitting that I know "software people"Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostBunch of bollocks as I'm:Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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erm, not very happy about being described as elite.
And I am certainly NOT from a privileged background.I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
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