How does social class affect communication?

What will be an ideal response?


Class differences seem to influence whom we talk with, whether we are likely to invite
our neighbors over for coffee, and whom we choose as our friends and lovers. Most of us make a
conscious effort if we want to expand beyond our class boundaries.

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