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Do you take on "characteristics" of a given class to feel accepted by members of that class? Or is it possible to transcend it altogether?
I am talking about a class divide and how people feel about it. Do people take on "characteristics" of a given class to feel accepted by members of that class? Or is it possible to transcend it altogether? - Thanks LleeLlee for your help I cant try at all.. even though I had some ghetto friends in the past, I just couldnt change my ways to mimick them or try and fit in around their friends.... alot of them thought I was undercover.. and I was gonna arrest them for some shit or another.. made them terribly paranoid.. and others did admnit they got off on me being somewhat *different* they said I had a nerve coming into their area and acting all hmm.. I dunno the best way to say.. acting like I own the place.. but they were cool with me anyway And can a person act real posh in company with others from a different background, or do they feel just as uncomfortable? Bollocks PC edit.. [Edited 1/26/07 3:54am] | |
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REDFEATHERS said: Can one really be ghetto if they try?
I cant try at all.. even though I had some ghetto friends in the past, I just couldnt change my ways to mimick them or try and fit in around their friends.... alot of them thought I was undercover.. and I was gonna arrest them for some shit or another.. made them terribly paranoid.. and others did admnit they got off on me being somewhat *different* they said I had a nerve coming into their area and acting all hmm.. I dunno the best way to say.. acting like I own the place.. but they were cool with me anyway And can a ghetto person act real posh in company with others from a different background, or do they feel just as uncomfortable? Just be yourself! Why be Ghetto? | |
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jaimestarr79 said: REDFEATHERS said: Can one really be ghetto if they try?
I cant try at all.. even though I had some ghetto friends in the past, I just couldnt change my ways to mimick them or try and fit in around their friends.... alot of them thought I was undercover.. and I was gonna arrest them for some shit or another.. made them terribly paranoid.. and others did admnit they got off on me being somewhat *different* they said I had a nerve coming into their area and acting all hmm.. I dunno the best way to say.. acting like I own the place.. but they were cool with me anyway And can a ghetto person act real posh in company with others from a different background, or do they feel just as uncomfortable? Just be yourself! Why be Ghetto? Well yeah but I am just suggesting EXTREMES.. some ppl just cant be in one place that isnt *them* I find that strange and sad.. | |
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It's ok to use slang words. But using Slang words and being Ghetto are 2 different things. Being Ghetto is a state of mind! Being Ghetto is Pitiful!
Ghetto = Ignorance ( In my opinion ) | |
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jaimestarr79 said: It's ok to use slang words. But using Slang words and being Ghetto are 2 different things. Being Ghetto is a state of mind! Being Ghetto is Pitiful!
Ghetto = Ignorance ( In my opinion ) WEll yeah I understand.. but I am just casing the extreme for maximum impact on this thread.. feel free to correct me. but how else would you word it? Upper, Middle and lower classes I would say nr where I live there are places in town where certain types of ppl shop, and others wouldnt dare shop there.. and vice versa.. Others drink in different places, eat in different places.. etc etc.. You must have noticed this before..? | |
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Oh and some ppl are PROUD to be ghetto.. | |
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I thought ghetto meant poor and uneducated.
I never liked the term myself. | |
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Being Ghetto ( also means Hoplessness )
Ghetto people never strive to better themselves. | |
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You can be from the ghetto and be uneducated because of your environment. But you always can leave the ghetto. You don't have to take the ghetto mentality with you. Just because someone is from the ghetto doesn't make them a bad person. | |
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jaimestarr79 said: You can be from the ghetto and be uneducated because of your environment. But you always can leave the ghetto. You don't have to take the ghetto mentality with you. Just because someone is from the ghetto doesn't make them a bad person.
I didnt say they were bad.. | |
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jaimestarr79 said: Being Ghetto ( also means Hoplessness )
Ghetto people never strive to better themselves. Dont they? | |
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"Being Ghetto" and Being From the ghetto are 2 different things | |
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LleeLlee said: jaimestarr79 said: Being Ghetto ( also means Hoplessness )
Ghetto people never strive to better themselves. Dont they? Help me here LleeLlee.. I think jamie is taking things out of context here.. and taking the word ghetto in which I used too literally.. | |
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If you are striving to better yourself and your way of live, you can't be Ghetto! | |
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jaimestarr79 said: If you are striving to better yourself and your way of live, you can't be Ghetto!
grrr.. go away! | |
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I understand what Redfeathers is saying. It's about being comfortable out your normal environment. I was just making a statement about being Ghetto. | |
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REDFEATHERS said: jaimestarr79 said: If you are striving to better yourself and your way of live, you can't be Ghetto!
grrr.. go away! | |
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REDFEATHERS said: LleeLlee said: Dont they? Help me here LleeLlee.. I think jamie is taking things out of context here.. and taking the word ghetto in which I used too literally.. He seems to be enjoying himself, making blanket statements, dont worry, He'll probably fall asleep soon or something. ... [Edited 1/25/07 10:43am] | |
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jaimestarr79 said: I understand what Redfeathers is saying. It's about being comfortable out your normal environment. I was just making a statement about being Ghetto.
yes but you keep refering to the word ghetto.. and I said before if you can think of a better word, then pls tell me.. | |
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LleeLlee said: REDFEATHERS said: Help me here LleeLlee.. I think jamie is taking things out of context here.. and taking the word ghetto in which I used too literally.. He seems to be enjoying himself, making blanket statements, dont worry, He'll probably fall asleep soon or something. ... [Edited 1/25/07 10:43am] I hope so.. anyway.. lemme continue.. see my brothers ex will only shop in one part of town and wouldnt dare set foot in certain shops, cos she believes to her.. they are a no go area.. and feels really uncomfortable.. she is happy in the pound shop, and Primark.. but feels uncomfortable.. both physically and emotionally in say John Lewis | |
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jaimestarr79 said: If you are striving to better yourself and your way of live, you can't be Ghetto!
Red is talking about a class divide and how people feel about it. Do people take on "characteristics" of a given class to feel accepted by members of that class? Or is it possible to transcend it altogether? She has said nothing about bad people vs good people. | |
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I guess they are afraid of poor people? I assume John Lewis is food bank for the homeless or something to that effect? | |
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jaimestarr79 said: I guess they are afraid of poor people? I assume John Lewis is food bank for the homeless or something to that effect?
GO AWAY!!!! | |
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REDFEATHERS said: LleeLlee said: He seems to be enjoying himself, making blanket statements, dont worry, He'll probably fall asleep soon or something. ... [Edited 1/25/07 10:43am] I hope so.. anyway.. lemme continue.. see my brothers ex will only shop in one part of town and wouldnt dare set foot in certain shops, cos she believes to her.. they are a no go area.. and feels really uncomfortable.. she is happy in the pound shop, and Primark.. but feels uncomfortable.. both physically and emotionally in say John Lewis Thats daft, nobody is physically stopping her shopping wherever the hell she wants. Sad... | |
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jaimestarr79 said: I guess they are afraid of poor people? I assume John Lewis is food bank for the homeless or something to that effect?
Its a department store. | |
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LleeLlee said: REDFEATHERS said: I hope so.. anyway.. lemme continue.. see my brothers ex will only shop in one part of town and wouldnt dare set foot in certain shops, cos she believes to her.. they are a no go area.. and feels really uncomfortable.. she is happy in the pound shop, and Primark.. but feels uncomfortable.. both physically and emotionally in say John Lewis Thats daft, nobody is physically stopping her shopping wherever the hell she wants. Sad... I know.. it is herself thats dividing the classes, or making an issue of it.. | |
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I'm totally ghetto. | |
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nevermind [Edited 1/25/07 13:55pm] "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
Pain is something to carry, like a radio...You should stand up for your right to feel your pain- Jim Morrison | |
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LleeLlee said: jaimestarr79 said: If you are striving to better yourself and your way of live, you can't be Ghetto!
Red is talking about a class divide and how people feel about it. Do people take on "characteristics" of a given class to feel accepted by members of that class? Or is it possible to transcend it altogether? She has said nothing about bad people vs good people. Thank you LleeLlee.. | |
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JustErin said: I thought ghetto meant poor and uneducated.
I never liked the term myself. oh gosh..you think that means "ghetto". You can be rich and educated and be a hood rat. | |
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