to think it's bizarre that it seems acceptable to slag off posh people

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simply because they are posh. And to show not compassion for the well off with issues unrelated to wealth simply because they are well off.

I overheard someone today call a well spoken guy a "posh twat" in such a nasty way simply because he was well spoken.

I also see posters on here become dismissive and rude to posters the minute they find out their children are at private school or are high earners.

AIBU to think it's wrong that this reverse snobbery is almost acceptable within society?

Softlysoftly, you misunderstand the point I was making. Delightfullyfragrant was saying there is no evidence to say posh people are mean to the poor. I say there is.

Also, I don't actually think it's OK to be horrible to people with a posh accent (I was that girl who moved from private to state school at the age of seven. And no, it was far from fun.) My accent is far from posh now (had that knocked out of me).

This is a bit like recent thread asking about racism to white people. Some people argued, don't be ridiculous of course there isn't, and it was form of racism to even suggest it.

Well, in certain situation, IMO there is racism to whites, AND prejudice to posh, as people who are powerless turn their frustration on to whoever they can 'get at'.

But the real villain in both of these situations is inequality. We should not lose sight of that.

Seeker that is really sad. Some adults just astound me with their insensitivity. You might expect kids to be horrid sometimes, but for adults to perpetuate bullying of either rich or poor children is sick.

My sister with special needs is able to work in non skilled jobs. She is horribly bullied by her co workers for being posh. She is good at her job but when it gets unbearable she just has to leave. She is 55 and this has happened in every job she's ever had. She has adopted a local accent but is given away by anything she says about her home/family (she doesn't get this and no way can she keep totally quiet). It is totally shit.

There's some really grim and small minded opinions on this thread.

I'm not sure whether the perpetrators will be able to see past themselves far enough to realise that what by perpetuating these stupid 'class' wars, they are poisoning their DC's minds with utter claptrap.

You must be really proud.

What, actually posting on the thread or reporting things from real life?

"Delightfullyfragrant was saying there is no evidence to say posh people are mean to the poor. I say there is."

No I fucking haven't.....

Seeker I mean the themed party thrown is very sad; imagine being the kid from a poorer background and being referred to as a "chav". Its just bollocks and I can't believe that the British haven't moved past these class divisions.

Starlady where have I said that posh people are not mean to the poor?