You don't need to follow specific rules to be middle class

[Skyrainlight]

I've found a few mumsnetters seem to think you need to follow rules to be middle class, words not to use, places not to shop, behaviour that's not ok, etc. It's odd to me. For me middle class just 'Is', based on upbringing and current life. Surely the middle class behaviour (whatever that is) just comes naturally.

Based on my current life and upbringing I would class myself as middle class if I was required to define it, but I'm not conventional and don't try to follow any rules, and I don't see it as the badge of honour some on MN seem to see it as.

I know a lot of people don't believe in classes, for the of this purpose pol I'm just asking: Do you feel you need to follow specific rules to be middle class?

YABU - yes, class is defined by rules that need to be followed
YANBU - no you don't have to try to be middle class you just are

This.
My rich (TF) friend's behaviour is quite different to my NR relative's behaviour.
TF's DC wear Primark, NR's DC are dripping in designer labels etc.

Dear god, I didn't say they did.
I said that they were the first NRs because they created themselves from the working class during the industrial revolution.

Today's nouveau riche are more obvious