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10 Lower-Class Habits That Get The Side-Eye From Society

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Using Public Transportation: In many places, especially where car ownership is the norm, relying on public transit can be unfairly stigmatized.

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Shopping at Discount Stores: Purchasing clothes, food, and other goods from discount or dollar stores often attracts judgment despite being a practical choice.

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Paying with Food Stamps: Using government assistance such as SNAP benefits to buy groceries can lead to undeserved scrutiny or judgment in the checkout line.

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Living in Multi-Family Homes: Households where extended family members live together for economic reasons might be viewed differently than those who can afford single-family homes.

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Working Multiple Jobs: While this demonstrates a strong work ethic, some might view it as a sign of instability or poor financial management.

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Using Payday Loans: Resorting to high-interest loans for financial emergencies can be seen as irresponsible, despite often being a necessity due to lack of options.

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Owning Older or Repaired Electronics: Keeping and repairing old gadgets instead of buying the latest models can be looked down upon as being out of touch.

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Wearing Hand-Me-Downs or Second-Hand Clothes: Using hand-me-downs or shopping at thrift stores is sometimes unfairly associated with not affording new clothing

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