Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
The odd part of this discussion is that some of the scariest and loathsome people I have known have had the trappings of being cultured. They have had good linguistic abilities and manners yet under it all have been the most bigoted, ruthless and vicious SOBs I have had the pleasure to know.

The opposite has also been true. I have met people who could be considered linguistically challenged and lacking in social graces yet were some of the kindest, most generous and helpful people I have had the pleasure to know.

Bob
I agree with this. One explanation for this IMO is that people often expect that a well spoken person with the manners of a so called gentleman will also be honest and have "good morals" as well. This is not necessarily the case. In regard to morality, of which varies in definition, I've found that socioeconomic, linguistic, and social mannerisms etc etc do not have so much of an affect on morality. I've met just as many people with great language skills and great manners that would stab me in the back. The number is more equal than people on either side of the fence would claim.
That's why I left that bit out.
Now whether or not one person from either group would stab people in the back from the other group more or less... I don't know.