How do you define 'class'?

Maybe it’s the ability to make others feel good, or at least better in all kinds of situations.

I’m still not sure what PC means? am I being thick? probably.

I agree, class is (to me anyway) a certain manner of behavior, an ability to project that one has risen above that which is gritty. Being able to speak or write in such a way that people listen without feeling attacked.

I think class distinction is alive and well in the U.K. My grandmothers cousin was secretary to the queen for many years. My mother commented that a person of true breeding never looked down on people no matter who they were or how they spoke or dressed. It is an ability to make all feel welcome no matter what. It does not mean you agree with them of course.

A word used to offend those who do not hold the same values as the user.

@Adirondackwannabe gave a good answer.

I believe this answer lacks class.

@Gelatinous_zooplankton I agree with you.

@tinyfaery The word itself is offensive? Hmmmm…

This

@ucme 100 GA’s. Amazing class!

“Some southerners define class as how comfortable you make others feel. Not being PC purposefully intending to hurt others, to me, means that you lack class.”
Then how come conservatives hate PC so much?

@tinyfaery I’d agree with you some people use the word to put down someone else, but then they aren’t showing a lot of class by doing that.
@Gelatinous_zooplankton That was just how they communicated all the time. If you got pass the bluster sometimes he had some really good things to say.

I find the word to be outdated, at least in the area I live in, it’s not used often. I never hear people describe someone as “high class” or “classy.” Maybe 30 years ago, and like I said, maybe elsewhere, but not my generation in the area I live in.

If you’re talking about income levels, then I do hear “working class,” “middle class,” “upper class.” However I don’t think that’s what the OP is referring to.

@ragingloli How do you turn everything around to liberal vs conservative, EVERY TIME. It’s quite amazing! :)

@Adirondackwannabe I think they were referring to an especially confrontational post I made in the past about something I feel strongly about. Back when I didn’t know or give a rat’s about most jellies since everyone was so nasty to me for being Christian and Republican. Except you of course, you’ve always been great.

@tinyfaery Even being SO different from each other, shouldn’t we try to be civil? You and I had our little spat once. Since then I’ve learned a little more about you, and hopefully you know me a little better, and I’m not holding a grudge. All I’m saying is that all of us have our bad days and all that, but shouldn’t we make a small effort before being total jerks to each other?

@KNOWITALL Oops. You did get into some good one’s when you first got here. I was hoping you wouldn’t get fed up and leave. You have a lot of class when your temper doesn’t get the best of you.

@Adirondackwannabe Family of Irish redheads and Native American Indians, I know my temper is horrible, I’m really working on it, I promise. And remember, hubs and mom were both having a lot of health issues, I was the only one working taking care of both of them, it wasn’t a good time for me to be under constant attack here. (walks away in shame)

^^^It takes class to admit you were wrong.

A combination of style, humility, discretion, sincere sweetness and civility. A good nature coupled with consideration and good manners. In the dressing department, it means not over dressed, simple but in good taste. It can’t be explained I guess, it’s a natural flair.

@thorninmud Is it classy to make excuses for poor behaviour? Isn’t it best to admit you were wrong and leave it at that? I’m only curious. I find this fascinating.

Relevant…ish

@Gelatinous_zooplankton Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances and it’s not an excuse, it’s an explanation.

Mehhh, at least I’m passionate about children’s issues, I don’t feel too bad about that, just bad about how I didn’t channel that passion in that thread so it was more PC.

@Gelatinous_zooplankton I don’t see an excuse there. I see a recognition of a foible, a reasonable understanding of what sets it off, and an admission that it needs working on. How often have you seen even that much on Fluther?

No need to twist the knife

It’s having a little fucking couth.

I have no idea what you are talking about. I answered and that is all

<bangs head on desk>

Having tact, manners, and a sense warmness, kindness, and confidence that almost seems like a natural talent.

I once dated a woman who had wealthy parents, and I immediately assumed she had a lot of class. She did have more class than woman I was used to, but after I got to know her a bit more throughout the years, she lost some of it and turned out to be kind of arrogant and condescending. One of the key things is that she wasn’t this way to me, she was this way with other people.

It’s kind of like that saying where you can tell how genuine someone is by how they treat their waiter/waitress.

Shut up, you talk too loud
You don’t fit in with the crowd
I can’t believe you exist
I’ve crossed you off of my list

Your ugly smile
Betrays your lack of style
No class

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Too late, can’t catch up now
You faced the wrong way anyhow
I know you ain’t got the brains
To come in out of the rain

Too bad, no magic
I’m afraid you’re merely tragic
No class.

No class.

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