Oh good God.
Etiquette was first invented to make sure people wouldn't shit on the table and put their elbows in other people's dinner. Society, in order to function, needs rules. Etiquette is merely part of this. It's the reason why it is frowned on to play music loudly from mobile phones, why we use cutlery (more efficient than using hands) and forms part of the national identity. There are many, many other reasons for this, but I'm not going to go into them as I have neither the time nor the energy.

Secondly, you are so wrong about the language like you wouldn't believe. Were it not for the introduction of Norman French after the 1066 invasion, and the introduction of punctuation, the language would sound more akin to Dutch, and sentences would run together, making it very difficult to understand the written language.

As for hints of tastes in wine, that is caused by the grapevine taking up chemicals in the soil itself which then ends up in the grape juice, which is further accentuated by fermenting. A basic knowledge of the subject would tell you about that. Before you insult or deride something, at least do some basic research.

Yes, I'm middle class. No, I don't complain about Americanisation of the language, or watch important films or read good books. I go for stuff that interests me. And how do you know that these people whom you so clearly despise don't actually enjoy these films, books and TV shows? A lot of people liked Avatar- so do I. Just because you dislike something on a visceral level doesn't mean it is shit, you need to justify why it is shit with particular reasons, that can be verified, even if it is only your own opinion. Being middle class doesn't mean you have to follow the same road as everyone else. And it isn't a question of living in the right area or sending your kids to the right school. I think I can safely say all people want to live in an area with little to no crime, sit on sofas that are comfortable, with tables and chairs that last, and send their kids to a school that has good results, irrespective of whether they are state or private schools.

You may hate the middle classes and what they stand for. But I would wager that it is you who is the self-deluded twunt, spouting off a barely researched rant which borders on the ill-informed, if not idiotic.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Wed 7 Apr 2010, 15:21, 1 reply)

thank you for proving my point

( Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 15:42, closed)

Proving... how?

( jim_bob can herd cats., Wed 7 Apr 2010, 15:50, closed)

exactly.

( Sextant goes to him is emotionally erect, on this day, Wed 7 Apr 2010, 16:04, closed)

No, I'm asking you to prove your point.
At least I've actually backed up my points with verifiable answers.
( jim_bob can herd cats., Wed 7 Apr 2010, 16:14, closed)