Well, after pages and pages of fighting I've concluded that somewhere along the way being multicultural automatically makes a place cultured. Who knew?
The topic here is what makes YOU cultured, not what makes someone else uncultured. Be careful when offering an opinion on the latter, because it might be viewed as an insult. Either don't take that chance or make it very clear that insulting is not your intention.
Last edited by Bo; 09-03-2009 at 10:57 AM..
1. "the cultivation of microorganisms, as bacteria, or of tissues, for scientific study, medicinal use, etc."
2. "the act or practice of cultivating the soil; tillage."
3. "the raising of plants or animals, esp. with a view to their improvement."
I would own most of you on two and three.
Cultured folk, will always remove the dishes before peeing in the sink.
Having experienced multiple diverse cultures does not make one cultured.
Having walked through various museums and art galleries does not make one cultured.
So what makes one cultured?
Last warning for this thread. Post about yourself, not whether someone else is cultured.
Last edited by Bo; 09-03-2009 at 11:36 AM..
I think a cultured person is one who is has a well rounded education.
It can be in a multitude of different areas.
You don't have to travel to a distant land to know something about it. That's a bonus is you have to opportunity to do so but it's not necessary.
Good manners is a must.
Having an open mind is a must....a closed mind can no longer learn.
Agreed. To have a real knowledge and understanding of culture or other cultures is cultured. So in some cases a self-educated person in Kansas might be more cultured than a college graduate in Queens.