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What are hidden rules?
What do possessions represent in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
Poverty: People; Middle Class: Things; Wealth: One of a kind objects, legacies, pedigrees.
How is money perceived in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
Poverty: to be used, spent; Middle Class: to be managed; Wealth: to be conserved, invested.
What is the emphasis on personality in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What social emphasis is found in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What does food represent in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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How is clothing viewed in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What is the perspective of time in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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How is education valued in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What beliefs regarding destiny exist in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What types of language are used in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What is the family structure in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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How is love perceived in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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What drives individuals in poverty, middle class, and wealth?
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Study Notes
Hidden Rules Among Classes
- Hidden rules refer to unspoken cues and habits within different socio-economic groups.
Possessions
- In poverty, possessions serve a basic need.
- The middle class values material things, associating them with achievement.
- Wealthy individuals prize unique possessions, such as legacies and pedigrees.
Money
- In contexts of poverty, money is meant to be spent immediately.
- For the middle class, money is viewed as something to be managed and budgeted.
- Wealthy individuals consider money a resource to be conserved and invested for the future.
Personality
- Poverty emphasizes humor and entertainment value in personality.
- Middle class personality traits focus on achievements and stability.
- Wealthy individuals prioritize connections in financial, political, and social realms.
Social Emphasis
- Social dynamics in poverty hinge on inclusion of liked individuals.
- The middle class emphasizes self-governance and personal independence.
- Wealth is characterized by a tendency towards social exclusion.
Food
- In poverty, the quantity of food is paramount; "Have you had enough?" is common.
- The middle class prioritizes the quality of food, asking "Is it good?"
- Wealthy individuals focus on the presentation of food, asking "Was it presented well?"
Clothing
- For those in poverty, clothing is an expression of individual style.
- The middle class values brand labels, linking them to quality and social acceptance.
- Wealthy individuals seek designer clothing for artistic expression and social status.
Time
- Poverty emphasizes the present; decisions are made spontaneously.
- The middle class focuses on planning for the future and setting goals.
- Wealth values tradition and historical context over immediate concerns.
Education
- In poverty, education is esteemed as a concept but not necessarily attainable.
- Middle class education is viewed as essential for upward mobility and success.
- Wealthy individuals see education as a means to maintain and foster connections.
Destiny
- Those in poverty tend to believe in fate and feel powerless to change it.
- Middle class individuals believe in the power of choice and agency to influence the future.
- Wealthy people often think benevolent behavior is indicative of their higher social status.
Language
- Casual language is common in poverty, reflecting everyday conversation styles.
- The middle class often employs formal language for negotiation purposes.
- Wealthy individuals use formal language for networking and establishing connections.
Family Structure
- Family structures in poverty are often matriarchal.
- The middle class typically has patriarchal family dynamics.
- In wealthy families, the structure is dictated by who holds the financial resources.
Love
- In poverty, love is based on interpersonal relationships and friendships.
- The middle class bases love partly on personal achievement.
- Wealthy individuals associate love with social standing and influence.
Driving Force
- The main driving forces in poverty are survival, personal relationships, and entertainment.
- The middle class is motivated by work and the pursuit of achievement.
- Wealthy individuals are driven by financial, political, and social connections.
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This quiz focuses on the hidden rules that influence behavior and perceptions among different socio-economic classes. Each flashcard presents key definitions and contrasts how poverty, middle class, and wealth view concepts such as possessions, money, and personality. Test your understanding of these unspoken norms.
