Types of people you socialise with.

**Shahab814@yahoo.com** · 06-01-2008 07:37 PM

On a recent television show in Australia a young bloke of about 18 or so made the statement that he would not socialise with the likes of a brick layer or any older people.

The dude is studying for a law degree.

Is a persons career in any way important to you when deciding who you might socialise with?

What about age? Is there an upper or lower age limit to which you feel applies to whom you should socialise with?

**rogercbryan** · 06-01-2008 10:19 PM

There's a saying that if you were to look at your four closest friends and then average their salaries you would most likely make that average. People tend to socialize with those of similar interests and accomplishment.

There are of course exceptions to every rule. When I look at my closest friends from my childhood (in OH where I grew up) most of them are civil servants (Police, Fire, and Paramedics). None of which have a college degree. Yet we are still great friends.

If I look at the people I associate it with where I live now (Washington, DC) I can not think of one person that I go out with that does not have a college degree. I don't go out of my way to avoid people who have chosen different educational and career oriented goals it just seems that I don't cross paths with many of them.

When it comes to age... socially people tend to hang out with people there own age. I do enjoy going out to dinner with my business partners but at the same time they don't seem to enjoy the clubs in Las Vegas much at their age (we've tried). I'm 29 and most of them are in their 50's so when its time to make plans on Saturday night they are not the people I call.

Don't know if this was what you were looking for.

**AirplaneKing** · 06-02-2008 08:31 AM

I agree with rogercbryan. Of course people have the tendency to socialize with peers that are of similar age, have similar views, hobbies, etc. This isn't because they are close-minded, but rather that they are more comfortable and have more things in common with each other. That being said, this fellow is taking it to an extreme. I think there are many things he's missing out on by restricting the types of people he mingles with. Some might say he has 'tunnel' vision and is rather arrogant.

**rejoice** · 06-02-2008 09:44 AM

the dude can hang out with whoever he wants to... judging him by the people he chooses not to hang out with is ludicrous... the brickies and oldies probably don't want to hang out with a suit either... peace out

**AirplaneKing** · 06-02-2008 03:16 PM

Well he did say he would not socialize 'with the likes' of a brick layer. Personally I find this statement to be rather offensive. I feel strongly against looking down on other people, so it's not surprising I would have a prejudice against this person.

**ryan0** · 06-02-2008 06:58 PM

I associate with everybody,no matter who they are where they come from or what way they live their life,if i get on with them then i befriend them,i am the only person in my school who is into entrepreneurial business yet i still hang out with everybody and am a popular person,dont let saying like that decide your friends,your friends are ppl who you get on with not ppl who are in the same wage bracket.

**HugoBoss** · 06-02-2008 07:17 PM

I believe that guy is being arrogant and self centered, its always good to try and to befriend anyone, you never know when you might need that persons help or vice versa.

**HarveyJ** · 06-02-2008 09:18 PM

That's an F'd attitude...
Let me guess, Melbourne Uni student?
All the flagstone buildings and Ivy getting to his head...

I've got a uni education, I've got a job that's making me scads of cash, and you know what? I always make sure I make a cup of tea/coffee with a biscuit for any tradey that comes to my house and engage in conversation... Because when I have a problem, they're the ones that know how to fix it, not me.

People are people, and education or income level counts nothing towards personality until you get to the extreme ends on either side.

**brandnewman** · 06-02-2008 09:55 PM

Some of you don't understand the reason behind that mentality because you probably live in an area populated by positive individuals. Coming from a place where there is a high level of resentment from those without college degrees towards those who do. I can understand why someone would say something like that.

Personally, I wouldn't mind socializing with someone who doesn't have a college degree, so long as they don't care about where I come from and where I plan on going.

**tazman9r** · 06-03-2008 05:17 PM

I like to socialize with people who demonstrate a level of informed intelligence that indicates that the person at least has an opinion of subject matter and current events indicative of independent thought. I don't care if they are in construction or medicine, just that they think for themselves and have an opinion that is more than just a regurgitation of Fox News or CNN.

**SerialEntrepreneurs.** · 06-03-2008 06:07 PM

One tip I would offer is avoid complainers at all costs - it is contagious as I write about in my blog

**totters_traders** · 06-05-2008 01:52 AM

a wise man once said
you can tell alot about a person by the friends he has

**totters_traders** · 06-05-2008 01:53 AM

but if they are bricklayers or garbage men it doesnt matter to me it is what kind of person they are

**richkid** · 06-05-2008 02:05 AM

I dont look at a persons career when deciding on whether to socialise with them. I look at:
1. Whether we get along
2. Their attitude (Positive or negative)

**Nigami Enterprise** · 06-05-2008 03:27 AM

I like to look at everybody I meet as a blank canvas.

I really don’t care about a persons past I just care about their future and how it will involve me.

And just because a person has a law degree doesn’t mean they are smart/intelligent or can make good conversation, it basically just means they now how to get a law degree.