Just editing down:
1. Do not walk down the street holding coffee.
2. Don't use the internet for recreation or to alleviate boredom, unless you are at work.
3. Only communicate with the people you care about directly, never address them as an undifferentiated mass. (aka Thou shall not tweet or post status updates)
4. Refrain from celebrating gentrification. Don't eat or drink in the most gentrified place on your high street.
5. Be price-sensitive: don't buy things that seem unnecessarily expensive.
6. Once a month, go eat or drink somewhere you think looks a bit rough.
7. You always look undignified when checking your phone. Never let anyone see you do it.
We're getting there. I do think there should be something about competitive taste. Don't be a connoisseur in more than one thing, for instance. One of the big problems with the cultural middle class is they can't stop themselves. Music, beer, football, books, art, box sets, fashion - it's always about being in the know. Even bread. Fucking bread! I think you're allowed a couple, but take it easy on the others.
ReplyDeleteYes I think you're right. Maybe "The more you know about something, the less you should talk about it"?
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