In the conversations with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and the likes, I have to struggle to eradicate the instinctive reactions of a Ukrainian peasant from my behavior. The need to curve my spine in a servile half-bow, nod and apologize all the time, and have an ingratiating smile plastered onto my face is profound.

6 responses to “Class Consciousness”

  1. musteryou Avatar

    You can do that to me. It’s okay. 🙂

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      You are not trying to sell me the Brooklyn Bridge, though. 🙂

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      1. musteryou Avatar

        I might have a few bridges. Or shares in Qantas.

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  2. el Avatar
    el

    Try to get in touch with your Jewish part. 🙂

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      Shtetl Jews? Nah, that’s even worse. 🙂

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