How do you define class?

[Don Stugots]

Is it different for each of us?

I was looking at some wedding pics online of a friend that was married last fall. Typical big, chessy, Staten Island, guinea wedding. The comments were all from their friends talking about how "classy" everything was. For me, it wasn't classy at all, more sad really.

What say you?

[A.J.]

San Diego.

[~Katja~]

simple elegance, nothing too overdone... something that will still feel elegant and beautiful regardless of time

[Don Stugots]

i am sure she thought she was classy


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/650550751_20b5839ee6.jpg?v=0

[drjoek]

Understated elegance

[~Katja~]

i am sure she thought she was classy


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/650550751_20b5839ee6.jpg?v=0

tell me that this is not the friend you are talking about in your first post

[topless_mike]

class, to me, is defined by several factors.


whether you have lawn ornaments or not
whether your shoes have laces or not
whether you have grass, sand, or green spray painted concrete


There are others, but right now, I dont have time to list them.

[drjoek]

i am sure she thought she was classy


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/650550751_20b5839ee6.jpg?v=0

Class personified

[Don Stugots]

tell me that this is not the friend you are talking about in your first post

HAHAHA. not at all. I would put her pics up but i am worried she would find out some how. they are on her myspace page, she doesnt do facebook.

[~Katja~]

HAHAHA. not at all. I would put her pics up but i am worried she would find out some how. they are on her myspace page, she doesnt do facebook.

so this is from one of your ex wife's facebooks you discovered the other day?
Looks like they married up? :unsure:

[topless_mike]

love this photo.
(for the record, the girl's got lots of class).

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

decided not to post it. its a great shot of missy drinkin a beer at her wedding.

[JerseyRich]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1599/138/76/514676204/n514676204_1627079_8812.jpg

[~Katja~]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1599/138/76/514676204/n514676204_1627079_8812.jpg

was just waiting for you to post a picture of yourself... but you have better than that...
at least the chicks are classy...

[disneyspy]

top hats and monocles,canes are pretty classy,unless they're made of bamboo
overstated simplicity
shirts tucked in
snow boots with silver laces
french hookers
russian strippers
caddilac escalades
potted tropical plants

[JerseyRich]

was just waiting for you to post a picture of yourself... but you have better than that...
at least the chicks are classy...


Oh Katja. When will you ever learn sarcasm?

[hammersavage]

was just waiting for you to post a picture of yourself... but you have better than that...
at least the chicks are classy...

Yea, Misty and Dizzy bring the class around the drunken oaf.

And I took the picture so my class comes thru the lens.

[~Katja~]

Oh Katja. When will you ever learn sarcasm?

it's not sarcasm when you believe it's true... :P

[Don Stugots]

so this is from one of your ex wife's facebooks you discovered the other day?
Looks like they married up? :unsure:

hahaha. no, they both only have pics of their kids on their pages.

[JerseyRich]

it's not sarcasm when you believe it's true... :P

I'm rarely classy...

So yea, Misti and Dizzy...classy.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

see what I do and do the 100% polar opposite

[hammersavage]

I'm rarely classy...

So yea, Misti and Dizzy...classy.

Now you are getting too down on yourself. I wouldn't go that far.

[MBruce]

Mustard variety?

[~Katja~]

I'm rarely classy...

So yea, Misti and Dizzy...classy.

oh when will you ever learn sarcasm...
I was just joking cause you always stress how classy you are before every event.

[JerseyRich]

oh when will you ever learn sarcasm...
I was just joking cause you always stress how classy you are before every event.

If you're there on Saturday night...

Watch out! Blind Man Drive...the classiest band of the night. Class will be dripping from the stage.

[Aggie]

If we're going by this list a lot of us are NOT classy!

How to Be Classy
Being classy is not about being stuck up; it is about having style and taking care to be polite to others and to reflect a genuine interest in them. It is also about being confident in yourself. This article will teach you how to move through life with class and ease.

1. Choose your battles; choose your friends. Few battles are truly worth fighting. Stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves (mentally disabled, animals, children, etc). Be wary of those who appear to enjoy bickering. If someone is rude to you, either ignore them completely (recommended) or, once you have completely calmed down and are thinking clearly, explain how you perceived their actions and work towards a resolution. Never stoop to their level, and do not be hasty. Surround yourself with positive, polite people who encourage and live your classy, intelligent lifestyle.

2. Choose your words. The classy individual listens more than he or she speaks. Having a strong vocabulary is important, but do not use a word unless you are certain of its meaning. Use words to express yourself lucidly. Importantly, do not correct others when they use improper grammar. Differences in background, family life, and education cause people to speak differently, and often people use slang for effect. More than this, it is irritating and degrading to be corrected by a know-it-all. Do not insult, gossip, or slander. When necessary, voice your opinions appropriately and constructively. This encourages your audience to listen carefully when you speak.

3. Do not be a doormat. You must be courteous, but do not bend over backwards to please others. If you do, you may find yourself being taken advantage of in the future. Limit your time and availability and draw boundaries with others so that they are aware of your limits.

4. Break the stereotype shackles. More often than not, using labels in any way, whether to identify yourself or others, shows a lack of creativity, lethargic social skills, and a lack of careful observation. Give everyone respect and the benefit of the doubt.

5. Be assertive. Avoid passive-aggressive thinking; this is likely to trip you up eventually. Assertiveness demonstrates maturity, thoughtfulness, and confidence. Class requires balance, and assertiveness is a prime example of this concept.

6. Make sure your clothes fit well and that you are well groomed. Excellent presentation is half of the battle. Wear clothing and accessories which flatter your body and never wear anything you feel uncomfortable in. It is important to remember that modesty is key in earning the respect of others. A bit of cleavage may be fashionable, but true gentlemen will appreciate modesty more than exposure.

7. Avoid getting caught up in trends. There is nothing wrong with enjoying fashion or buying clothing you find attractive, but it is important to stay in control. Do not become a slave to fashion, or you may be regarded as foolish, "high maintenance", and/or shallow. The clothing you wear should enhance your personality, not create or alter it. This advice can be applied to many aspects of life in which you may feel pressured to "fit in."

8. Avoid desperate behavior like the plague. This is the kiss of death for the classy person. Only desperate times call for desperate measures. Take a deep breath, be strong, and move through the situation with elegance and grace. You will be the victor for it, no matter the outcome.

9. Seek wisdom. As difficult as it can be to heed the advice of those more experienced than yourself, it is a necessary step at times. No matter your age or ability, allow yourself to learn from the mistakes and victories of those older or more experienced than you. You will win their favor and be available to pass on your own wisdom or advice.

10. Be open to personal development. Do not berate yourself, but be receptive to constructive change. In our world, change is inevitable. Be a positive and flexible part of it and show others the way as well. Face life rather than burying your head in the sand and others will know instinctively that you are someone whose opinion counts.

11. Carefully consider tattoos and piercings. Let's face it: it is easy to judge by appearance. Therefore, take careful consideration when deciding if it is a good idea for you to get visible tattoos or body piercings. Even though a person’s outward appearance does not automatically show his or her inner qualities, appearances can reflect how a person is willing to be perceived by the world. Job opportunities may be limited by such an expression. Also keep in mind that although tattoos and piercings are expressions of individuality, they can be permanent or difficult (even costly) to remove. If you are in doubt about how a tattoo or piercing will impact you in the future, find another way to express yourself.

12. Be knowledgeable and aware. It is wise to become politically, culturally, and religiously aware. Even the most basic knowledge can save a person from embarrassment and awkwardness. If you know in advance that you will be spending time with someone of an unfamiliar background, it is a good idea to do more in-depth research to avoid embarrassing faux pas.

[britneypablo]

<font color="deeppink"> Rich and Educated
(just because u went to school and ur name is rich does not make u classy...why do we keep lettin him believe he is....so wrong!) :king:

[Don Stugots]

fake tanner and gelled hair is not classy at a wedding or ever really

[britneypablo]

fake tanner and gelled hair is not classy at a wedding or ever really

<font color="deeppink"> its classy at body building competitions :)

[JerseyRich]

its classy at body building competitions :)


Classy and Body Building don't belong in the same sentence.

[hammersavage]

Tell it to my fantastic quads.

[Don Stugots]

not even then.

Katja seen a few of the pics i was tallking about and agreed.

is cheese-elegance must be a "Brooklyn/Staten Island Guinea" thing?

[~Katja~]

Classy and Body Building don't belong in the same sentence.
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she thought it did
http://tour.ftvideo.com/content/genex/profiles/CollinFischer/_/425938.jpg

[Don Stugots]

thats a mutant baby!

[~Katja~]

not even then.

Katja seen a few of the pics i was tallking about and agreed.

is cheese-elegance must be a "Brooklyn/Staten Island Guinea" thing?

in their defense... you ARE the palest guinea in Brooklyn

[britneypablo]

<font color="deeppink"> listen i know what im talkin about here stop makin me :furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furi ous::furious: bc that makes me look like im not the epitome of class like i normally am

[Don Stugots]

in their defense... you ARE the palest guinea in Brooklyn

must be the "half a jew" in me.

<font color="deeppink"> listen i know what im talkin about here stop makin me :furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furi ous::furious: bc that makes me look like im not the epitome of class like i normally am

oh, you are, you are

[hammersavage]

All I know is the definition of class is repeatedly yelling and assuring people of yours.

[JerseyRich]

listen i know what im talkin about here stop makin me :furious::furious::furious::furious::furious::furi ous::furious: bc that makes me look like im not the epitome of class like i normally am

Yea sorry. I forgot.

http://ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=21&pictureid=224

[~Katja~]

you pulled that out of your secret spank bank, didn't you

[JerseyRich]

you pulled that out of your secret spank bank, didn't you

There is NOTHING secret about my spank bank.

[dino_electropolis]

The absence of general douchebaggery.

[britneypablo]

Yea sorry. I forgot.

http://ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=21&pictureid=224
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<font color="deeppink"> that was a nice dress and that pic is from the baptizing of my God son....and i think its classless to make fun of someones face that got stuck in the wind

[Aggie]

Back off limey, she's the epitome of class!!! Just check out this message she left me, we should all be taking notes!

03-22-2009 07:32 AM
britneypablo
hey lady you better wash those titties off, bc im back, and im comin to lick em XOXO

[~Katja~]

Back off limey, she's the epitome of class!!! Just check out this message she left me, we should all be taking notes!

stop it, if she had an ounce of class she would wash them for ya... or better yet lick it off

[Furtherman]

My monocle dropped into my glass of Bollinger '58 as I was appalled by the lack of class in this thread.

[hurlmon]

big, chessy, Staten Island, guinea wedding.

Oh how I love a good Staten Island guinea wedding. Nothing like sitting back with a drink and watching the antics. People watching at it's finest.

[Don Stugots]

i like the cut of your jib

[Don Stugots]

ahhh, classy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3319690980_a303432b35.jpg

[A.J.]

ahhh, classy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3319690980_a303432b35.jpg

Classy Italians prefer their Marys on the half shell.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/80689652_1826c64195.jpg?v=0

[ChrisTheCop]

The absence of general douchebaggery.

That's the closest anyone has come, in my opinion.

Class is a state of mind; the rest just follows.

[Don Stugots]

that still isnt a definition of classy. what some think is douchbaggery others my not.

[ChrisTheCop]

that still isnt a definition of classy. what some think is douchbaggery others may not.

Class is in the eye of the beholder.

Saying, "I'm classy" usually means you are not.

[Don Stugots]

i agree, except for Britney here.

[Aggie]

Class is in the eye of the beholder.

Saying, "I'm classy" usually means you are not.

Ooooooh, I'm tellin' Rich! FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!

[Don Stugots]

<font color="deeppink"> that was a nice dress and that pic is from the baptizing of my God son....and i think its classless to make fun of someones face that got stuck in the wind

he is one to talk

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1719/138/76/514676204/n514676204_1632873_967.jpg

[ChrisTheCop]

Ooooooh, I'm tellin' Rich! FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!!!

Others have said he is classy, and he just reminds people they said that.

That's different.

[topless_mike]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1719/138/76/514676204/n514676204_1632873_967.jpg

doesnt he have a game show to host or something?

[JerseyRich]

doesnt he have a game show to host or something?

Paper Christmas cracker crowns are classy. Fuck all y'all.

[topless_mike]

Paper Christmas cracker crowns are classy. Fuck all y'all.

why do you have one?

[Aggie]

Fuck all y'all.

I see a southerner has been schooling you on how to pluralize ya'll. Good job!!!

[Don Stugots]

Paper Christmas cracker crowns are classy. Fuck all y'all.

y'all? Gvac is posting under rich's account?

why do you have one?

he stole it.

[topless_mike]

he stole it.

classless, i tell ya

[WampusCrandle]

that still isnt a definition of classy. what some think is douchbaggery others my not.

if it helps, do acknowledge that one has "class" by saying they are, look, or refer to anything as "classy" is anything but that.

some indicators of someone who would be considered "high brow" (in America):
-high/ large net worth (where you live, property, income, ownership ....)
-college educated
-family background
-reputations
-usage of language (swearing, slurring, accents [american accident, bad; foreign accents, good)
-manners (dining or elsewhere)
-politics
-race (unfortunately)
-occupation (what it is and how many in the household must work)

those are just a few. some points are ascribed status, a status gained at birth, and some are achieved status, gained through merit.

hope that helps some.

[topless_mike]

http://ronfez.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=21&pictureid=224
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nice O face.

[Don Stugots]

she must have just seen rich naked.

[topless_mike]

she must have just seen rich naked.

no, that was me in the chat. she made that face and rich just covered his with his hands.
it really was an embarrissing moment for me.

[JackieJokeMan]

0-30 credits: freshman
31-59 credits: sophomore
60-89 credits: junior
90+ credits: senior

[Gvac]

I don't know if you can really define class. You just know it when you see it.

[EliSnow]

class, to me, is defined by several factors.


whether you have lawn ornaments or not
whether your shoes have laces or not
whether you have grass, sand, or green spray painted concrete


There are others, but right now, I dont have time to list them.

I think the laces part isn't going to help. I have several very nice (and somewhat expensive) pairs of work loafers that are probably the nicest shoes I've ever owned.

[lleeder]

Puking.

[SatCam]

I think the laces part isn't going to help. I have several very nice (and somewhat expensive) pairs of work loafers that are probably the nicest shoes I've ever owned.

nice or not, they're still velcro:tongue:

[ToiletCrusher]

When I post.

[WampusCrandle]

I don't know if you can really define class. You just know it when you see it.

it's a changing definition, so it is hard to pin point it down. what we can do is see the indicators of high/middle/low class (what i have already stated before), and judge accordingly.

[RoseBlood]

I didn't read this entire thread so it may have been said already.

My definition of Class:

Appearance: simple, yet elegant. You wear the clothes, the clothes don't wear you. Accessorizing should compliment you, not overpower you and not be clashing and fighting for attention. Flashy works for some, just not me.

Class is determined more in attitude and behavior than appearance. It's not never making off color jokes, but knowing when it's appropriate and when it's not.

[grlNIN]

Making other people feel comfortable in your presence.

[EliSnow]

nice or not, they're still velcro:tongue:

No velcro. They're loafers. You just slip them on. Nothing is used to fasten the shoes tight.

[EliSnow]

I don't know if you can really define class. You just know it when you see it.

I'm going to agree with Gvac on this one, although it's clear that people's opinion on it varies.

[brettmojo]

Trying to cover your farts by coughing = classy.

[ecobag2]

was just waiting for you to post a picture of yourself... but you have better than that...
at least the chicks are classy...

Hey German girl... BROADS are classy.

Not chicks.

get it right...
:bye:

Anyone srsly interested in the topic should read This Book (http://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238692798&sr=1-1)

It took me awhile to recover from the realization that I'm trash ... but after that. Really great read. Done by an Ivy League prof. and has friggin pictures in case you can't imagine what he's describing.

It ends by saying that above all classes is class "X" which is made up of the educated that aren't tied to 9 to 5's but live freely - jetsetting and whatnot off the money they make by being smart/creative.

I'm working my way there now.

Off to sleep so I can inhale asbestos tomorrow.

Ta!

[WampusCrandle]

Anyone srsly interested in the topic should read This Book (http://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238692798&sr=1-1)

this book is more dead on (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Filthy-Rich-Handbook/dp/B001SERNVG/ref=pd_sim_b_5). i bought it as a joke but its pretty close to what it's really like.

[ecobag2]

this book is more dead on (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Filthy-Rich-Handbook/dp/B001SERNVG/ref=pd_sim_b_5). i bought it as a joke but its pretty close to what it's really like.

and it's a steal! Thanks!

[~Katja~]

this book is more dead on (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Filthy-Rich-Handbook/dp/B001SERNVG/ref=pd_sim_b_5). i bought it as a joke but its pretty close to what it's really like.

who knew Rich came with a handbook

[WampusCrandle]

who knew Rich came with a handbook

if you ever actually read it, its close to the "high-brow" culture.

[Brad in Bama]

Davey East Side. Diddy Mac. "Class Personified".

[WampusCrandle]

Davey East Side. Diddy Mac. "Class Personified".

are we talking about high class or low class?

[topless_mike]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1599/138/76/514676204/n514676204_1627079_8812.jpg

this.... is for JerseyRich..

Why funny guys get the babes (http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/02/women.funny.men.intelligent/index.html)

[RoseBlood]

this.... is for JerseyRich..
Why funny guys get the babes (http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/02/women.funny.men.intelligent/index.html)
Nice find mike!
According to new research, women rate funny guys as more intelligent than guys who are not so funny.
Humor also helps creativity, said Peter Derks, professor emeritus of psychology at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, who did not work on McCarty's study. The field of positive psychology -- which looks at well-being and happiness -- posits that humor leads to happiness and happiness leads to health, he said. This suggests that humor does have some survival value as well.
The following multiple-case study further illustrates the above articles hypothesis by tracing humor in intellectually precocious preschoolers early childhood development:

"Children's spontaneous humor was observed, recorded, and analyzied in light of contextual information taken from their natural classroom setting. Information was also collected during intereviews w/parents, teachers and review of school records. The findings indicated humor was used in interpersonal ways that were reflective of each child's individual personality and needs. A prominent idea was the use of humor to exercise control over emotions and social interactions.

"Possessing a good sense of humor" for an intellectually precocious preschooler meant creating a personal slant on one's experiences so as to make life more enjoyable or more bearable. Since humor has a cognitive component essential to its creation, it would seem likely that intellectually precocious children who possessed such cognitive tools would be effective humor producers. A close examination of their humor, however, demonstrated the additional vital ingredient of having the social and emotional tools to use humor effectively. The interplay of these capacities was depicted in the often precocious, often age-appropriate, always idiosyncratic humor production of these children; thus, humor served a fascinating window into the children's minds."

Full Dissertation Here (http://academiccommons.columbia.edu:8080/ac/handle/10022/AC:P:17053)

[Don Stugots]

That explains I got a hot chick and savage is alone!

In your face!

(I tease)

[Hottub]

You gotta be a snappy dresser.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8161/51698scanmisc008.jpg

[Dude!]

You gotta be a snappy dresser.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8161/51698scanmisc008.jpg


please
take that down
you are the anti-class

and you steal ideas like mojo

[lotionhands]

Dont know how to define class ,but I told my wife she wasnt classy and I must not know the true deffinition.

[Tax_Kuntz]

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2753/whitecastlewedding.jpg

[dino_electropolis]

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2753/whitecastlewedding.jpg

HAAAA..

Havent seen that pic in a while.

Classic.

Lock this thread, please.

[Don Stugots]

You gotta be a snappy dresser.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8161/51698scanmisc008.jpg

i see you and raise you:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v276/206/79/1006431575/n1006431575_30090339_3648.jpg

[RoseBlood]

Make it stop! :help:

[~Katja~]

oh boy this thread has taken a turn for the worse

[topless_mike]

oh boy this thread has taken a turn for the worse

they usually do.

[WampusCrandle]

oh boy this thread has taken a turn for the worse

well, this thread should have stayed classy like San Diego