Middle-Class Codes and the Axis of Support
Comments (6) A relative of mine passed away this weekend, and I discovered something at the shiva. Specifically, I was surrounded by a lot of people – family and family friends – who I hadn’t seen in years (in some cases, over a decade). And, as good middle-class-ers, most of them were well-trained enough to know that an event or issue which could lead to a potentially awkward interaction – say, someone you don’t know particularly well transitioning – can only be discussed obliquely. There’s a code for these things; a way to mention them while feeling secure in your ‘tactfulness.’
The middle-class code for “I approve of your transition and support you in it” is “Wow, you look great.”
Now, lets place this on the Axis of Support:
How supportive and tactful are people?
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