The strict focus on income and wealth when discussing class is peculiar to my European perspective. To me, there are large overlaps of working class and middle

The strict focus on income and wealth when discussing class is peculiar to my European perspective. To me, there are large overlaps of working class and middle class, as well as of middle class and upper class, if one is only concerned about income and wealth. Culture and values are part of class and I can't understand the discussion where it is completely left out. Passing as something else than what you were brought up as is very hard. People trying to pass is an eternal source of drama and worry. Spending beyond your means in order to pass is a common reason for financial ruin.