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Beyond Mere Politeness — The Art of True Civility

The Art of Manliness

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America: A Perpetually Class Conscious Society

Paul Fussell's book 'Class' sheds light on America's class-conscious society. Although we claim to be classless, we are obsessed with social rank and status. The middle class, in particular, is fixated on maintaining their status and often act as big snobs. They are meticulous about rules and quick to judge others. This insight reveals that those who are most insecure are the ones policing proper behavior.

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