Was there another common factor that linked these people? You mentioned that the one's in Oxford were from the university? They tend to be a bit older and to th

Was there another common factor that linked these people? You mentioned that the one's in Oxford were from the university? They tend to be a bit older and to think they're better than other people (joking!!). And old institutions do tend to drag a bit. But you are right there is a 'class' element, like how you speak, where you went to school, that isn't just money. It does seem to be going, luckily. Sorry again for your bad experiences! edit - made statements clearer