I think you just need a Hug

((((( Big oleeeeeeeeeee Hug )))))

Uhm there are a few different types of love but uhm if you go from lover to friend then they didn't love at all.

I've learned

That the Love of a Soul in the past is greater than the Love of the present,,,

I am learning

Squonk, there is obviously a difference of desire attached to the communications here. I know that you are being perfectly clear, and unemotional, about explaining class in respect to the "old money" wealth, and the systems of behavior that it teaches via family and such. "Culture" is in that class, inherently so. It is an experience in itself, and quite carefully kept separate from the "classiness" that the "unwashed masses" are taken to admiring. Uninitiated persons have no idea that there is a different (yet honorable)value system than their own televised popularity or their shining examples of moral classiness in impoverished circumstances.
You, I am sure, understand the critical link in the history of worldwide development/maturing of cultures that was birthed by the wealthy class, and the mimicking of a few traits of members of that class by the pretentious but impoverished people. They, on the other hand, do not and can not see into the opposite spectrum, and have always put down the heirarchy as their normal human need to establish codes of class-conduct for each tier of society.
Both viewpoints are correct. IMO

I've learned -
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you are to learn to forgive yourself.

I have learned that my head is lumpy...

That's cuz Laura hit it!! Good seeing you, Sully!!

I've learned that if you try to define "class" then you prolly don't have it

I have learned that some people I work with will never, ever get how to do things correctly.

... the hard way. repeatedly.

Great to see you too, Girly gurl. No, she didn't hit it, it's been like this due to years of being in the work I've been in. I just never noticed cuz of the hair in the way...lol

I am not sure I follow the whole critical link of cultures worldwide thing.

I am having difficulty explaining it though. I don't exactly know how to to be perfectly honest. I just know that there are certain characteristics that aren't taken in by that type of class based on just how they treat their employees, their live in maids, etc. However, it's that treatment that got them to where they're and made plenty of other people in this world also succeed.

My family didn't start out as the most prominant american dreamer, but certainly became one during the depression. While CEO's were flying out windows, my family was turning their business into an empire. It's hard to put into words what class is but know this, no girl I've ever dated would've survived a dinner with my relatives without me helping her. It's really wierd to be surrounded by people who you may not like based on their behavior but must respect at the sametime? Like in most families I've seen, I've heard screaming and crazyness and vulgar language none of that exists where I come from. If you do any of that or disgrace yourself and the family name, you're just banished from being in the presence of them. In other words, you become the commoner once again. A significant other can also cause this as is the case with some families but in ours it's quite different. Like I said, it's just something that is really hard to put into words because it's just normal to me.

I thought you were referring to any individual donning jeans and...not just your family. Levi Srauss will be sorely disappointed to hear that your family is too classy to support their empire, I'm sure.

You'll have to forgive me for disagreeing with you, my perception is a bit skewed. I am only a Levi clad hillbilly myself, and don't understand a thing about the class you speak of.

I think my ass itches when I don't bathe enough.

Wranglers are better

Levi's survived after the initial developper died. Also because of the patent.

I've learned -
That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

Believe it or not, there are "commoners" who do not use foul language, who know how to show respect to their families and others and operate within the boundaries of extremely high moral standards. It has everything to do with their own moral fiber, how they value themselves and others, and the manner in which they were raised...and little to do with the manner of their dress, or the girth of their portfolio.

I have had the experience of living in more than one social class, and have seen no correlation between the amount of rooms in a house and how those within it's walls conduct themselves. Yes, your depiction of class is indeed a perceptive of where you sit, and means something different to each and every social, economic and academic class, but most think of your version of class, simply as a higher etiquette standard adopted by the wealthy elite because they have time to dress for dinner etc. Those of us who find ourselves lacking a nanny and kitchen staff find it difficult to do so...but we do not see ourselves as being without class because of it, we simply perceive class as something that relates to our own lives.

This is as it should be since most definitions of the word class all relate the same thing, and that is simply a division by grade or quality. Class in it's most general meaning is the best of a kind. That being said, the kind of class that refers to the way we treat one another is universal and spans all other classes. No? I think we can agree on this at the very least.

I have learned to be thankful that God did not answer all my prayers

But I learned that whatever situation you may be placed in whether it be class, culture, religion, ethnic background, politics, or sexual preference....we are all human. People change. We are the only creatures on this planet that can control our own destiny but kill our own kind. Just because I was born into royalty, was well educated, well cultured, and worked hard to exceed expectations doesn't mean I have to live that way in my life. I'm quite the opposite. I'm a black sheep rebel who wants to be experienced in all aspects of life and learning. And I am. I feel sorry for society elitists. They are the ones sheltered by their own class. They are limited in their experiences. I feel blessed in being able to celebrate my freedoms and not being lonely and being able to share and love with the whole world. From buying old used wheelchairs out of the paper and sending them to the augustinian missionaries to helping underpriveledged children in my area by taking them on group motorcycle rides to volunteering time at hospitals and shelters to traveling the world and sharing and learning with others. My time last year with the tibetan monks will be remembered forever. My journeys unforgettable. I'd rather have them than be forced into a class. I may never be accused of having any class- ppppppffffftttttt!!! Excuse me I farted, but I wouldn't trade my life, my adventures, my 3 and a half million miles of travels, and my freinds and family for anything. Live. Love. Share.