Americans are divided in to distinct classes. It is very difficult to move between classes because once you're in a class, people have a tough time accepting outsiders. People are most comfortable with people who are most like them. For example, in the movie "Pretty Woman," Vivian (a hooker) was given money by the man she is living with to buy a fancy dress. Since she didn't own "nicer" clothes prior to the shopping trip, she wore a trashy dress to shop on Rodeo Drive. The ladies mentally counted Vivian's money before she could even find out which size the dress was. Vivian was asked to leave the store because the saleswomen didn't want to waste their time with someone who may not end up buying an outfit. People are intimidated by people who are not like them, so they avoid them when possible.
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