FabSwingers.com forum: Are you a snob?

By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

I suppose that’s like asking if you’re racist: of course you’re not.

I’m an inverted snob. I fit into middle class because of my profession but I was born working class - that’s class, not clarse - and I have retained my working class values.

I have worked for middle class people because that’s what I do but I have always refused to have anything to do with the aristocracy.

And I have tried to keep my Midlands accent.

How about you?

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Snobbishness is for plebs. I'm above that.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

working class values never lose them,,

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"Snobbishness is for plebs. I'm above that."

You’re a naughty man

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By *929Man
over a year ago

bedlington

Definitely not. Unsure of the correct definition of a snob Is though I always thought it was someone who looked down of others either with or without wealth?

My son/step sons girlfriend is an absolute horrible snob who views almost everyone else as shit beneath her shoe yet if you take away everything that’s either on tick or bought for her she hasn’t got a lot to piss in so god knows why she thinks she so much better than every cunt else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I say hubby is posh he hates it. He has enough class for the both of us, good job

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"Definitely not. Unsure of the correct definition of a snob Is though I always thought it was someone who looked down of others either with or without wealth?

I get the impression that’s the modern attitude. Kids have a sense of entitlement.

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"I say hubby is posh he hates it. He has enough class for the both of us, good job

Meaning he’s not snobbish with it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not a snob but I have a thing that pisses people off. If I have one bad experience at a restaurant, I never go back. Even if I’ve been there plenty times before and rated the place highly, one poor munch and I hold that grudge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a snob in as much as I think everyone is awful

No, wait, that makes me a misanthrope

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

More of a snob because I hang out with a snob

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle

Not at all in day to day life, but I am definitely a sexual snob. It would instantly put me off someone if I found out that those they had slept with previously were particularly questionable or unattractive

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"I’m not a snob but I have a thing that pisses people off. If I have one bad experience at a restaurant, I never go back. Even if I’ve been there plenty times before and rated the place highly, one poor munch and I hold that grudge

That’s just being picky. Having standards is good

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"More of a snob because I hang out with a snob

How does this manifest?

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

No. My Grampy was a Yorkshireman. My feet remain firmly planted on the floor!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I say hubby is posh he hates it. He has enough class for the both of us, good job

Meaning he’s not snobbish with it? "

He swears he’s not

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By *tooveMan
over a year ago

belfast

Class is a load of wank. For some reason everyone claims they're working class. Load of ballix.

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"Class is a load of wank. For some reason everyone claims they're working class. Load of ballix. "

So, where does that place you?

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"No. My Grampy was a Yorkshireman. My feet remain firmly planted on the floor! "

And do you wear clogs?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely not. My dad had his own business but my parents never had much money when I was growing up. We never lived in a particularly nice area either.

I never forget where I’ve came from and I’d never look down my nose at someone worse off than me.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"No. My Grampy was a Yorkshireman. My feet remain firmly planted on the floor!

And do you wear clogs? "

I wear crocs.

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By *avexxMan
over a year ago

cheshire

"Absolutely not. My dad had his own business but my parents never had much money when I was growing up. We never lived in a particularly nice area either.

I never forget where I’ve came from and I’d never look down my nose at someone worse off than me. "
,, this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably.

Though I think that's just inverse snobbery towards me.

Because I'm better than them and shit. So they don't like me.

Right?

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"Probably.

Though I think that's just inverse snobbery towards me.

Because I'm better than them and shit. So they don't like me.

Right?"

That’s just paranoia

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I think very few people aren't snobs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nanny always told me that I should not look down on the proletariat, but it was hard not to when the butler was tying my shoe laces. That doesn't make me a snob, after all I don't yet have a title.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

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By *ot-AshMan
over a year ago

London

I could only eat Greggs sausage rolls ..

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee "

I steer clear of people who don’t clean their steam wands.

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By *omtom7Man
over a year ago

Tralee

I'm not, but my chauffer and butter are

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee "

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope definitely not I am very down to earth

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

Yes, yes I am.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me"

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course.

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

I steer clear of people who don’t clean their steam wands.

You got to wipe it at least

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me"

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course. "

Hating bad coffee isn't about feeling superior (well it isn't for me) it's about hating bad coffee

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

Really!?

I'm a snob then because I hate bad coffee. I hate bad anything if I'm eating or drinking it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am for hobnobs..... the cheaper ones just don't do it x

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

Really!?

I'm a snob then because I hate bad coffee. I hate bad anything if I'm eating or drinking it."

This is like AA but for snobs

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"I am for hobnobs..... the cheaper ones just don't do it x"

Someone told me though oaties were better, nowhere near as good

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

Really!?

I'm a snob then because I hate bad coffee. I hate bad anything if I'm eating or drinking it.

This is like AA but for snobs

Americano, hot milk on the side. Heat the cup and make sure the coffee is hot.

Thanks

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course.

Hating bad coffee isn't about feeling superior (well it isn't for me) it's about hating bad coffee

But coffee snob is. Which is why it's used as such. You said it bemuses you, but that's exactly what it's used for. Plenty of people in coffee shops that act just like that then hide behind "I just don't like bad coffee" in this country and US, I've witnessed it in full force.

Likely the majority of words and phrases these days, it gets used at every opportunity to become overused.

(that's not a dig at either you)

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

I'm a nob snob? Because i prefer bigger ones over teeny weeny ones. Hehe But in general no not a snob we all poop Hahaha

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By *iscean_dreamMan
over a year ago

Llanelli

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

Really!?

I'm a snob then because I hate bad coffee. I hate bad anything if I'm eating or drinking it.

This is like AA but for snobs

Americano, hot milk on the side. Heat the cup and make sure the coffee is hot.

Thanks

Damn that really does sound snobby

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course.

Hating bad coffee isn't about feeling superior (well it isn't for me) it's about hating bad coffee

Likely the majority of words and phrases these days, it gets used at every opportunity to become overused.

(that's not a dig at either you) "

Like 'wine snob'?

Hmm I'm wondering how I can express my dislike of coffee that isn't to my taste

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

I think so, it's not extreme but it counts

Really!?

I'm a snob then because I hate bad coffee. I hate bad anything if I'm eating or drinking it.

This is like AA but for snobs

Americano, hot milk on the side. Heat the cup and make sure the coffee is hot.

Thanks

Damn that really does sound snobby

What can I say, I like what I like

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course.

Hating bad coffee isn't about feeling superior (well it isn't for me) it's about hating bad coffee

Oh yes it is! What's the point unless you can look down on some pleb drinking their shitty little Nescafé Gold thinking it's the height of their coffee drinking experience? I'm joking... But seriously...

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

no we are not snobs.

Unless you are talking brands in my shopping trolley.

Blue top Kenko coffee, Heinz beans, Robinsons fruit squash... Andrex loo roll...

Sometimes only the best will do.

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By *m272Woman
over a year ago

London

Common as muck me lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I drink Pimms for breakfast at Wetherspoons to balance out my bou-jeeness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would say anyone who separates people using class terms is already at snob level, I hate that shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to pretend I’m posh.

. I I don’t. I can tell when someone is being a bit of a snob, but I don’t know how you can be like that full time.

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By *cunnylassCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Mandy often accuses me of being a snob!

Mike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are definitely not snobs! Both from some of the roughest council estates in the country.

That being said, we didn’t better our position just to stay on the estate and we do enjoy the nicer things in life where possible

I don’t think that makes us snobs though right?!

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

Some of my in-laws think I'm a snob because I have xyz and they don't but it's more due to different life choices than thinking I'm better.

I work damn hard for anything I have or do. Doesn't mean I'm better than anyone else, just that I like what I like.

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Snobbery to me is thinking you are better than someone else. I don't really go for that.

There's always a narrative of making sacrifices for some greater good. When it gets to the point enough people feel like ragged trousered philanthropists all of a sudden the word class gets popular again.

Same as the word solidarity. That lasts as long as it's in people's self-interest.

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By *esthetic21Man
over a year ago

Birmingham/Bristol

I'm as rough as they come. But a very nice person at the same time

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

General snob no.

Handbag snob yes

Mrs

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

There seems to be so much confusion as to what makes a snob. How can anyone think that being a snob includes liking a particular type of coffee or anything else for that matter is hilarious. At a stretch, if one thinks such a taste is superior to others then could be taken a snobbery but not just because you like something different. A snob is someone who thinks are above the rest, values wealth and position above other qualities in people and regards those without wealth and status as inferior. On a personal level I do appreciate certain things, including good coffee and lots more, but I will not consider myself to be a snob. There are however bevaviours I see around me that I detest and because of that I would not associate with certain people. To be honest those would normally be some of the nouveau riche ostentatious and distateful ones full of self entitlement and disregard of others around them. Sadly quite a lot of those around. Humility seems to be a short comoditity these days so perhaps I am a little snob looking down or perhaps pitying those lacking it.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I only talk to people who live in detached houses.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"I only talk to people who live in detached houses. "

What if the servants’ quarters are adjoining?

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By *rsMistyPeaksWoman
over a year ago

Essex

"I only talk to people who live in detached houses.

What if the servants’ quarters are adjoining?"

“Downstairs” doesn’t count as adjoining, surely?

(Keep it clean)

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By *orl1971Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

We got accused of being snobs for not wanting to meet for sex in a certain hotel. Just not a very sexy location for a meet so can make it cheap and seedy.

If that makes us snobs then guess we must be but we see it as preference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a snob at all. Fussy, yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a snob yes, absolutely.

I don't have beef curtains, how common.

I have venison drapes, don't you know

Mrs Y

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

I don't really know what would make me a snob, tbh.

I look at people swearing when they are talking to their kids or spitting in the street with absolute disdain, but I don't see it as me being a snob. I just don't like grubbyness. I certainly don't look down on anyone for what they do for a living. A job is a job, do your best

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By *lipzer KnicksaffWoman
over a year ago

Up My Own Arse Apparently

No idea.

Was once called a snob by a friend of a friend on a night out because of the way I spoke and carried myself.

But then I've worked in very privileged, "snobby" areas and saw how people have looked when I told them where I originally come from.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"I don't really know what would make me a snob, tbh.

That certainly does not imply a snob. That kind and similar behaviour is attrocious. I stopped at a supermarket the other day on way back home in an area unfamiliar to me. I could not wait to get out of there because of the behaviour of peoplem. 'A free for all zoo'. It's sadly rather common wherever you go from cafes and restaurants to shops, airports,holidays and do on. You almost end up feeling the odd one out when observing that kind of bevaviour but it's certainly not snobbery. Incidently, money and class does not really come into it imo.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I was called a snob from the age of 11 due to the school I went to. It started literally over night. It wasn't just other kids either, their parents encouraged it. God knows why, I was the same 11 year old on the day I started there as I was the day before. It continued until I left at 18. It wasn't just me, all of us experienced it.

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By *ayHaychMan
over a year ago

Leeds (Home) / Sheffield (Work)

I’d like to be a coffee snob but there seems to be too many steps to making your own coffee. It’s all a bit overwhelming.

My career is very middle class. I have now found myself saying “gosh”, “simply isn’t”, “swish”, and other phrases which then get snobbish glances from my old friends and family.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

I think it's usually levelled at folks who have tried to make their life a bit better by those who wish theirs could be

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

Is that snobbery or just know what you like? I hear the phrase 'coffee snob ' a lot and it bemuses me

It sort of is. But not the same kind of snob that the word was originally intended to be used for.

It is still about feeling above those that use or prefer "lesser" than you do. It extends beyond just coffee of course.

Hating bad coffee isn't about feeling superior (well it isn't for me) it's about hating bad coffee

This for sure.

If someone really loves instant then good for them. Personally I don't drink it. If I'm offered instant coffee, I'll choose tea.

Am I a snob, I don't think so.

Was I brought up with a nice, comfortable middle class upbringing.... Yeah for sure...

Do I look down on people who have less than myself (be that physically, situationally etc) hell no.

You never know what has brought someone to where they are currently... Or what they have overcome to get where they are today.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I can be a snob, I can be an inverse snob. I see no contradiction in that.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

I'm upper class and upper bunk

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By *eversayNeverCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Only when it comes to coffee, I hate bad coffee

I steer clear of people who don’t clean their steam wands.

You got to wipe it at least

Frother knob cheese

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By *eversayNeverCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

Tea snob here.

If it aint Yorkshire I don’t want it thanks.

I’d take a smeggy coffee over a crap brew anytime.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’m just me…When you're born in the gutter you end up in the port!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think so. Maybe about something silly, like tea or whatever. But definitely not a traditional snob in the sense I think I'm better than everyone else. I do have standards, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't judge some people for things they do or say, but I don't treat people like shit and belittle them for it if that makes sense.

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"We are definitely not snobs! Both from some of the roughest council estates in the country.

That being said, we didn’t better our position just to stay on the estate and we do enjoy the nicer things in life where possible

I don’t think that makes us snobs though right?!

Mr"

It’s natural.

What would make you a snob is despising people who haven’t made the transition for whatever reasons.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

One is infinitely superior, wot wot

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

"I think it's usually levelled at folks who have tried to make their life a bit better by those who wish theirs could be"

That’s where my prejudice comes in.

I resent people who have done nothing for what they have but look down on people who have to work for what they have.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

We're tribal creatures, so it's easy to feel discomfort or excitement about people who are different. I prefer the latter and to see everyone as equals.

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By *illybeachboyMan
over a year ago

Guernsey

I do look down on those that don't hold a knife and fork correctly.

A colleague holds his like clubs!!

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By *aggoner OP Man
over a year ago

for a penny

CRIKEY!

I didn’t expect abusive mail.

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