Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
The traveler to the United States will do well to prepare himself for the class-consciousness of the natives. This differs from the already familiar English version in being more extreme and based more firmly on the conviction that the class to which the speaker belongs is inherently superior to all others.
Summary
This quote highlights the concept of class-consciousness in the United States, emphasizing that it is more extreme compared to its British counterpart. It suggests that Americans firmly believe in the superiority of their own social class over others. The quote cautions travelers to be aware of this conviction when interacting with the natives in the US.
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Class
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