What are popular leisure activities favoured mainly by the British upper-middle class?
Remember, upper-middle-class is not the same as upper class or even middle-class. They are not the aristocracy nor are they school teachers, nurses and accountants. Typical upper-middle-class people hold prestigous professions or are top level managers. They are usually employed in such jobs as surgeons, barristers, university professors, bank managers and financiers, upper management in corporations, and high level stock traders in the City. In other words, while they might be seen as well off, they still must work for their money. They normally wouldn't have the kind of money to pursue the type of entertainment the aristocracy would pursue, but they are affluent enough to do things most people can't afford. 10 points to the best and most insightful answer. Thanks!
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Answer 1 :
This type usually engages in snobbery and heavy drinking.
Answer 2 :
Hunting and shooting, buying cases of wine and port, driving their 4x4's and going to charity functions at the school!
Answer 3 :
Boating, wether they own it or not. Horseracing, on big race days. Entertaining, at home or out. Golf, without a doubt.
Answer 4 :
I believe they spend most of their day balls deep in man hole
Answer 5 :
Oh! I like to play Golf and sometimes a little Croquet and Bridge. Things of that sort amuse me.
Answer 6 :
Topless Co-ed Pogo-stick racing
Answer 7 :
Leaving the children alone while carousing in a Tapas Bar.
Answer 8 :
i would say based on your criteria that i am upper middle class. i am also 26 years old, so that throws a bit of a different light on things i guess. i would say that i like doing the things that most 26 year olds do...clubbing, going to the beach, shopping, cinema, hanging out with friends...but then again my income means that i can afford to stay in nice hotels if i go away for a weekend, wear a designer wardrobe and take more exotic holidays than most of my friends (who, in your class system would not qualify as upper middle class!) oh, and boating and riding, which i guess are the only stereotypical upper middle class activites i enjoy
Answer 9 :
Taking potshots at the peasants, they are so uncouth. I've been told that when hit by buckshot they don't feel anything so it's not as though we're harming anyone!
Answer 10 :
Upper middle class aka working class done good,probably enjoy,mile high club,bit of skiing,sorry let's stop it right here. Its hard to distinguish between the classes these days as there are so many millionaires from all classes,which you'll find enjoy the same leisure activities pretty much like what everyone else does,ie gym,sports,shopping,dining out,movies,theatre,exotic holidays,horse riding,but costing top brass. As for aristocracy,they've usually got nothing but an inherited old estate that they can hardly afford to run.
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