My sister lives in New York and she was struck by how class-ridden the reviews were. Everyone had to mention that I'm posh. British people are obsessed by that. I said to John, 'I'm not posh.' Is my voice posh?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- British media focuses heavily on class, labeling her as posh regardless of her own view.
- In plain terms
- People focus on her posh voice rather than what she thinks.
- What can you take from it?
- Class labels often ignore personal identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is your voice perceived?
- Does class define you?
Another view
Voice and background are often linked to class perceptions.
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