social class questionnaire

[AlexOC]

u cant rep cos u have to spread but i do this anyway cos i have nothing to do innit


What is your main source of current news?

Umm Current Affairs forum on hxf (no joke), BBC website or Twitter

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?

No

What are the recreational activities you engage in?

playing the football, watching the football. enjoying an occasional alcoholic beverage.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

charts/indie

What social class ranking would you give to your family?

um i dno. like a bit above working class

Do you think social media is essential?

yes very much so

Does politics play any role in your life?

no, well a bit, my step-dad is very interested in the politics and his hate for thatcher and the conservatives is really passed on to me

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?

Too much.

A "celeb" can get on the front page just because they got a little bit too drunk one night and the pap was everywhere to take pictures. Yet a soldier only makes the news atall if he pays the ultimate sacrifice.

pathetic i think

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?

i am actually a very good saver, if i need to buy something i can save all my dinner money and other income till i reach the amount i need.

Do you judge people based on where they are from?

yes. i hate turkish, german, scottish, american, london and scouse people

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?

somewhat

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?

sensitive people cos they're 'ard to not offend
clingy people cos its like omg leave me alone
hoodies cos they carry blades

Do you have an active social life?

no i go on habbo

Is social networking an essential component of your life?

yes

Do you worry about what other people think of you?

i only live to please the people i personally like. i couldn't care less about anybody elses opinion.

[Dean]

What is your main source of current news?
TV or Internet
Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
No
What are the recreational activities you engage in?
I'm not sure
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Stuff that's in the charts, along with grime, rap, rnb, dance and hip-hop
What social class ranking would you give to your family?
Lower-working class
Do you think social media is essential?
I don't understand the question
Does politics play any role in your life?
Not really, no
What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?
They make up crap to get money
Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?
I am an impulsive buyer and I do regret spending sometimes
Do you judge people based on where they are from?
Sometimes, but I do apologise if my judgements were wrong
Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?
No
Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?
People that look like they cause trouble
Do you have an active social life?
Yes
Is social networking an essential component of your life?
Very much so
Do you worry about what other people think of you?
Not anymore, used to

[Nixt]

What is your main source of current news?

The Times Newspaper and BBC Website.

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?

No.

What are the recreational activities you engage in?

Drinking at bars / nightclubs, nights in with friends.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Predominantly classical, but I don't mind mainstream 'pop' music.

What social class ranking would you give to your family?

Workin' class.

Do you think social media is essential?

In the modern world, yes. Now we have become so reliant on it, it is a necessity.

Does politics play any role in your life?

Hugely. It has a massive bearing on my chosen career choice / areas of interest.

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?

Tittle tattle, doesn't interest me hugely, but interests some people I guess.

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?


Excessive. I'm a spender, not a saver.

Do you judge people based on where they are from?

Inevitably. Stereotyping is a useful tool in understanding individuals from different cultures or backgrounds, providing it is reasonable.

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?

Generally yes.

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?

Generally people who aren't able to maintain a decent, somewhat intelligent, conversation. Also people who smell.

Do you have an active social life?

Yes.

Is social networking an essential component of your life?

Not essential, but helpful.

Do you worry about what other people think of you?

Not excessively, but to an extent yes.

[Describe]

What is your main source of current news?

The local newspaper (telegraph), the Metro newspaper or the internet.

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?

No.

What are the recreational activities you engage in?

Football (occasional), playing a games console or using the computer.

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Indie mainly.

What social class ranking would you give to your family?

lower.

Do you think social media is essential?

Not hugely.

Does politics play any role in your life?

No.

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?

Exaggerated.

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

F, A & B.

How would you describe your spending habits?

At a minimum. If I need something I'll wait until my mum has enough money or I'm paid from college.

Do you judge people based on where they are from?

No.

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?

Yes.

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?

Annoying people, people that seek attention like 'scene kids'.

Do you have an active social life?

Yes.

Is social networking an essential component of your life?

Yes.

Do you worry about what other people think of you?

Sometimes.

[Roxy]

What is your main source of current news?
Internet / tv

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
no

What are the recreational activities you engage in?
going out / doing things with friends

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Mainly r&b, usually anything except pop

What social class ranking would you give to your family?
working/middle

Do you think social media is essential?
yeah

Does politics play any role in your life?
yeah

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?
far too much of it on petty things, biased

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?
Usually spend quite a lot but I can save if I want/need to

Do you judge people based on where they are from?
yeah

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?
yeah

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?
no

Do you have an active social life?
yeah

Is social networking an essential component of your life?
yeah

Do you worry about what other people think of you?
sometimes

[Martin]

What is your main source of current news?
Internet / tv/newspaper

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
no

What are the recreational activities you engage in?
play in a band, work

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Anything really, especially something with a good beat and that can be danced along to.

What social class ranking would you give to your family?
working/middle

Do you think social media is essential?
yeah

Does politics play any role in your life?
not sure, don't think it does.

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?
Terrible, they make a story out of silly little things these days and make them so extreme just to get more money from the stories I think. They kinda dig into personal lives too much and invade privacy etc.

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?
Don't go shopping that often, only like twice a month. Don't really spend that much, but buy lunch most days when im at work.

Do you judge people based on where they are from?
not sure

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?
I find it difficult to be around people, since i'm quite shy, but I love to get to know people

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?
scary people, bullies, gangsters, chavs etc

Do you have an active social life?
no, maybe one day

Is social networking an essential component of your life?
yeah, mostly just like msn and talking to people

Do you worry about what other people think of you?
all the time

[Inseriousity.]

What is your main source of current news?

Internet, newspapers

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?

No, spiritual instead.

What are the recreational activities you engage in?

Internet, walking, writing, reading

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

Nothing in particular. Cheesy stuff.

What social class ranking would you give to your family?

Working class

Do you think social media is essential?

No, not essential but seems to be a necessity in life the majority of people couldn't live without. I wouldn't want to go back to the days of no tv etc either!

Does politics play any role in your life?

Yes

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?

Over-the-top, an intrusion on their right to a private life, hate how they stick the more serious news in between the 'big' stories about cheryl cole's new tattoo or whatever.

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

a + f

How would you describe your spending habits?

My willpower's really bad so I spend a load of money on junk I don't need because I just can!

Do you judge people based on where they are from?

Yes, natural I think although I'm also capable of finding out if my judgement was right or not.

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?

I'm comfortable around anyone just not lots of people.


Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?

Chavs, loud gobby people,

Do you have an active social life?

Not really but active enough to keep me sane anyway

Is social networking an essential component of your life?

No, I don't use any of them.


Do you worry about what other people think of you?

All the time, that's why I never feel comfortable around lots of people. Easier to tell from one person's reaction than it is from ten!

[Mrs.McCall]

What is your main source of current news?
Perezhilton.com

Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
No

What are the recreational activities you engage in?
I don't really do much. Mainly TV watching etc

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Anything with a beat


What social class ranking would you give to your family?
Upper middle class

Do you think social media is essential?
Extremely

Does politics play any role in your life?
Yes, it plays a part in everyone's!

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?
I love it!

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits?
I spend without thinking and worry later

Do you judge people based on where they are from?
No just what they look like

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?
No

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?
Chavs, overly-nice people, camp gays

Do you have an active social life?
I try

Is social networking an essential component of your life?
Yeah

Do you worry about what other people think of you?
Nope!

[Special]

What is your main source of current news? t.v/mags

Would you describe yourself as a religious person? no

What are the recreational activities you engage in? don't know

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to? club/dance

What social class ranking would you give to your family? middle class

Do you think social media is essential? yes

Does politics play any role in your life? no

What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities? good, shame half of it lies though

Which of the following items is a financial priority for you? education, fashion, food
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

How would you describe your spending habits? average

Do you judge people based on where they are from? yes

Are you comfortable around all kinds of people? yes apart fromemos & goths

Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid? emos & goths

Do you have an active social life? yes

Is social networking an essential component of your life? yes

Do you worry about what other people think of you? yes

[Bun]

What is your main source of current news?
tv/word of mouth/newspapers/internet - in that order
Would you describe yourself as a religious person?
hell no
What are the recreational activities you engage in?
watch football, watch movies, go shopping, watch football, play football, naughty stuff, watch football
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
without trying to sound cliche; most things. mainly house, hip hop and 'stuff in charts' lol.
What social class ranking would you give to your family?
either upper working class or lower middle class
Do you think social media is essential?
yeh
Does politics play any role in your life?
yeh love it
What is your opinion on the media’s coverage of celebrities?
harsh but expected
Which of the following items is a financial priority for you?
a) Education
b) Fashion
c) Real Estate
d) Cars
e) Stock Exchange
f) Food

fashion & food, cars next year hopefully
How would you describe your spending habits?
awful
Do you judge people based on where they are from?
yeh, i hate mancs, scousers, cockneys, welsh, scottish, irish, americans, asians, africans, brummies & everyone else who isn't from teeside... oh and ze french...
Are you comfortable around all kinds of people?
not always straight away
Are there certain types of people that you tend to avoid?
scruffy creeps although if necessary i can adapt to converse with them
Do you have an active social life?
yeh its lethal
Is social networking an essential component of your life?
not essential
Do you worry about what other people think of you?
yeh a lot