Things that are classy when the rich do it, but shabby when the poor do it
There is a difference between people and people, whether you are eccentric or a babbling fool, a collector or hoarder, etc. Often it depends on your position in society, whether you are rich and have a long list of powerful ancestors, or a poor man with no connections.
Here’s a list of things that are classy when the rich and sophisticated do it, but considered sleazy when a poor person does the same:
Owning a lot of old cars
Being eccentric
Growing a mustache without a beard
Letting others raise the children
Dress in old clothes
Unrenovated houses
Organising the wedding party at home
Collecting old things
Walk around all day in a dressing gown
Avoiding tax
Have many pets
Make your own liquor
Believe in Jesus
Have multiple relationships and children in different places
Collect weapons
Do nothing
Shoot animals in the garden
Big gold signet ring
Interrupting people and talking loud
Bilingualism
Drinking in the middle of the day
Challenge someone to a duel
Marrying someone 15 years younger
Great interest in wine
Marriage of convenience
Eating food that smells funny
Talking to your lawyer
Over-interested in the military
Trying to influence the judiciary
Gambling money away
Clan mentality