Do you think that I am a snob?

Question

I expect people to pronounce words correctly, write using standard English, read fine literature, listen to cultured music (although the other stuff is also fine) and I like certain drinks that are enjoyed by urbane persons. I don't like most of the books that are published by modern authors. I much prefer Homer, Virgil, Shakespeare, Dante or Plato. I read literature in a number of foreign languages and like to think abstractly. Am I expecting too much of my fellow humans? Am I a snob? Why does the confusion between "there" and "their" bother me so much? Why does a lack of subject-verb agreement by writers or speakers drive me crazy?

I am definitely more than a little ocd. Maybe the humanities attracts those type of persons. Yes, I did notice how you spelled "little." But if you had to edit books or dissertations, you too might have more than a touch of ocd. :-)

I might add that I do have a wry sense of humor. Or so I have been told. Humor is one of the classical virtues. It is touted by numerous thinkers throughout history, including Aristotle, Quintilian and David Hume. And who can forget that paragon of humor, Aristophanes? I told you that my sense of humor is wry, didn't I?

Answer 1

Yes, you are a snob. Get over yourself and have a pint, mate.

Answer 2

I think you are bordering on snobiness (lol, that word in probably driving you nuts!) I think people have a natural tendency to become irritated when people are not up to par, so to speak. But, you have to realize that people grew up under different circumstances. I have no idea what drinks are enjoyed by urbane people? I don't live in the country. I live about 10 minutes away from a major city, but I am confused by this. Instead of being mad or upset, consider yourself lucky for being able to experience literature, music, and fine dining. Yet, do realize that people are not perfect. I don't think people need to be 100% articulate, as long as they don't sound completely ignorant. As a previous poster said, I am scared to make a mistake with you reading this! If you really like a certain author or type of music why not share it with someone? Maybe they would like it, too, if they knew about it. Maybe they could also share something with you.

Answer 3

It doesn't matter what you label yourself! You have defined your life clearly and will be unhappy with anyone who cannot live within those same boundaries! That's fine! There are how many jillion people on this Earth? You're refining the numbers down to those with whom you can live with!!! I've always been fascinated with the choices people make for partners--either those exactly alike; or those totally opposite and therefore you could always feel superior, critical and unhappy with the other person. Find someone similar to you and your preferences, and you will live within those boundaries relatively conflict free. The trouble is, that most of the world will be troublesome to you and difficult to work or interact with the general run of people. Good Luck to you in your search!

Answer 4

The problem is with the second word you used: expect. You can wish or hope for all of these things to become commonplace and be deemed an optimist; when you put your taste above everyone else's, you're called a snob.

I agree with you on most of your points, but there's not much to do. I recommend tutoring high school students - my tutoring gigs give me some minor difference-making satisfaction.

If you believe in your ideals/culture so strongly, try to promote them online or in real life. The US could certainly use more high culture and less Jerry Springer (which I don't say to effect snobbery, but rather to voice my belief that this country is prone to gross mistakes because we are an amnesic nation...).

Answer 5

maybe snob is not the right word..i think you are just comfortable mixing with ppl who are similar to you.i feel the same but on the opposite end of the scale.i like when ppl make spelling mistakes.i feel at home with ppl who read the same trashy novels.ppl who speak with the correct grammar and have high expectations of me bother me..i guess snob isnt the way to describe us.just comfortable in our own little comfort zone

Answer 6

It is ok to be educated, but don't be dismissive of those who might be educated in other ways.
Don't get so caught up in a persona that you forget to enjoy yourself. And don't get so obsessed with your tastes that you miss out on potentially good company.
Nobody likes to be corrected or made a fool of in public.

My rule of thumb:
Don't ever rebuff, or let someone else lose face in public.

Answer 7

Boy, you are extremelly snob. I am terrified with you. Have the fear that I am writing something wrong. I ask God that I never come across a person like you in my life.
By the way, what is shakespeare? I never been told about such kind of drink...

Answer 8

Snob? Perhaps in some circles not in others. You have to take nto consideration the educational & entertainment attainments of the masses. From there you can either endure, adapt, or isolate yourself with people such as yourself.

Answer 9

Maybe you should lower your standards for others a bit. There are some pretty stupid people out there...

But anyway, just relax this summer okay? It seems like you need a little wind down time.

Answer 10

Well not crazy, but not an open book. Man, you gotta learn to respect other people for who they are. Hey, I have (dis-liks-ee-ia) and I have trouble with words and your saying that I ain't good. No one is perfect. So you like them things, but try opening up to what other people like too. Not everyone likes the same thing.

Answer 11

You're only a snob if you think others should be like you, or if not like you, risk be considered less and/or 'under' you in anyway. Otherwise your cultured and educated perfectionist (I correct spoken grammar too if I don't think sometimes x) but not spelling..lol)
To each their own, eh? =D
Reft