Class---What Is It & Whose Got It? Who Doesn't

[Lon]

Some have got it and some don't. Donald Trump Ain't got it. Ronald Reagan had it as did Nancy. Sean Connery sure has. Lady Ga Ga no way. Hillary Clinton nope. Ted Cruz nope. Roseanne Barr ugh ugh. Bill Clinton Yup.

 

[SifuPhil]

It all depends upon what your parameters of "class" are.

I agree about Roseanne Barr, though.

 

[Gail.S]

I think Tilda Swinton has it in spades.

 

[BlunderWoman]

It all depends upon what your parameters of "class" are.

I agree about Roseanne Barr, though.

I have never met a man personally that likes Roseanne Barr. She's like man repellent to the men I've known.

 

[Laurie]

Those who have it recognise those who have it.

Those who don't have it can never get it.

Having said that, it does tend to have a different meaning over here.

 

[SifuPhil]

I have never met a man personally that likes Roseanne Barr. She's like man repellent to the mean I've known.

I've known a few ladies who were equally repelled by her ...

 

[BlunderWoman]

I've known a few ladies who were equally repelled by her ...

oops I misspelled man. I used to watch Roseanne sometimes when bored. The ex would come in a flip the channel and say " Yuck!"

 

[fureverywhere]

Prince's William and Harry have it...Chuck does not, no matter how hard he tries.

 

[SifuPhil]

oops I misspelled man. I used to watch Roseanne sometimes when bored. The ex would come in a flip the channel and say " Yuck!"

I'm afraid I agree with your ex.

I'd rather watch Bridezilla!

 

[SifuPhil]

Oh - and I nominate Sir Anthony Hopkins.

 

[Falcon]

Those who have it recognise those who have it.

Those who don't have it can never get it.

Having said that, it does tend to have a different meaning over here.

I like your response and I certainly agree with you.

 

[fureverywhere]

Okay this is IHMO a perfect example of who has class and who is lacking. I was going to suggest singer Bryan Ferry. Always dapper in a tux, stunning to behold. While I was doing an image search I read he married for the third time...his son's 29 year old ex-girlfriend...nope, scratch him off the list, looks can be deceiving.

 

[BlunderWoman]

Okay this is IHMO a perfect example of who has class and who is lacking. I was going to suggest singer Bryan Ferry. Always dapper in a tux, stunning to behold. While I was doing an image search I read he married for the third time...his son's 29 year old ex-girlfriend...nope, scratch him off the list, looks can be deceiving.

Parents that have any sort of romantic involvement with their children's kids OR offspring that have that any sort of romantic involvement with people who were partnered with their parents CREEP me the heck out. Yep looks can be deceiving .

 

[Lon]

Class IMO has nothing to do with what a person has done or is doing. It's that special something that some have just merely walking into a room full of people. We recognise it right away don't we.? Parameters aren't necessary. A person could be dressed perfectly,have a gazillion accomplishments, and credentials of birth and marriage and still fail the test of class.

 

[SifuPhil]

“Class is an aura of confidence that is being sure without being cocky. Class has nothing to do with money. Class never runs scared. It is self-discipline and self-knowledge. It's the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life. ”
― Ann Landers

 

[Falcon]

Heads turn when someone with class walks into a room.

When I walk into a room, stomachs turn.

 

[Ina]

To me class is knowing who you are, what you are capable of, and never letting another tell you differently.

 

[BlunderWoman]

Class IMO has nothing to do with what a person has done or is doing. It's that special something that some have just merely walking into a room full of people. We recognise it right away don't we.? Parameters aren't necessary. A person could be dressed perfectly,have a gazillion accomplishments, and credentials of birth and marriage and still fail the test of class.

I don't know if I'm right or wrong but I always associate class with elegance & character & associate walking into a room with style as 'charisma'..so it gets confusing to me..

class
adjectiveinformal
1.
showing stylish excellence.
"he's a class player"
synonyms: classy, decent, gracious, respectable, noble
"a class player"




cha·ris·ma
kəˈrizmə/Submit
noun
1.
compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
"she enchanted guests with her charisma"
synonyms: charm, presence, personality, force of personality, strength of character; More

 

[Lon]

“Class is an aura of confidence that is being sure without being cocky. Class has nothing to do with money. Class never runs scared. It is self-discipline and self-knowledge. It's the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life. ”
― Ann Landers

Thank you Ann Landers----that says it well.

 

[BlunderWoman]

Okay I think Red Skelton had class

 

[Lon]

Heads turn when someone with class walks into a room.

When I walk into a room, stomachs turn.

I got a feeling you underestimate yourself Falc.

 

[Lon]

Here's a few others with class IMHO David Niven, Sophia Lauren, Frank Sinatra,Cary Grant,Clint Eastwood,Pierre Trudeau,Audrey Hepburn,Jimi Hendrix,Prince Phillip,

 

[oakapple]

Class does seem to be an elusive trait when you start thinking about it.Confident but modest, not being an ego trip on legs,
someone who seems thoughful and intelligent.Hmmmn, not Donald Trump then.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I got a feeling you underestimate yourself Falc.

:iagree:

 

[oakapple]

I would nominate Michael Palin ( actor) also Hugh Laurie ( actor) David Cameron (UK Prime Minister) Hilary Benn (UK Labour politician) as having class,also Hilary Clinton now that I come to think of it.