British columnist redefines middle class by quirky habits, not net worth

A British columnist argues that middle-class identity stems from attitudes and behaviors rather than net worth thresholds. Research defines middle class as holding $300,000 to $900,000 in assets, but the author contends frugality, social anxiety, and peculiar habits—like wearing two holey sweaters simultaneously or scraping mold off jam—better capture the essence of middle-class.

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