The nobility is an important class in British history. They often build luxurious country estates and frequently attend high-class parties. In the past, any British person with a double chin and a "silly hat" would probably be an aristocrat. But now, as British society becomes increasingly internationalized, the dress of the aristocrats is no longer so unique, and sometimes it is difficult to discern the beauties. But in fact, there are still many young aristocrats hanging out in most British universities. Although the aristocratic travels are not as high-profile as before, ordinary people still come up with many ways to find the British rich second generation lurking on campus.
The first step: look for people with ?-? in their surnames
Generally speaking, if a British person has a hyphen (-) in his surname, then he is very likely to be a good person. It may be the "product" of the marriage of two prominent families. Such as Palmer-Tomkinson or Titchener-Barron. If three or more surnames appear, such as Mr or Miss Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax, then congratulations, you must have found a big shot! If any boy or girl has a grand plan in mind, she wants to live there When you enter a big house like Downton Abbey, you have to be prepared for a protracted battle: sifting through the alumni mailboxes one by one until you find the one whose name changes over and over again and is extremely long.
The second trick: Search for the VIP area of ??the nightclub.
British nightclubs have special VIP areas. Only the richest people can afford to drink the sky-high champagne inside. Ordinary people can only You can watch from a distance but don't play with it. Sometimes you will see some young people in the VIP area, while drinking, pretentiously bragging and boasting to each other, and finally waving their hands and paying for the bill with their parents' money. The young people hanging around here are most likely from noble families.
The third trick: Look at the clothes.
The second generation of rich people usually dress very smartly, and the British aristocrats are no exception. But apart from being high on the ocean, the clothes of the British aristocrats also have a unique retro flavor. Many aristocratic young people will wear classic outfits from their parents' generation. Take nightclub attire as an example. Boys usually wear burgundy khaki pants to hide wine stains. There is also a pair of shiny leather shoes, plus some accessories made of tweed. Girls dress more classically and elegantly, usually high-end dresses (sometimes backless), with just the right amount of makeup.
The fourth trick: listen to the accent
Most students from aristocratic families are well-educated. They never miss a consonant and never swallow a vowel when speaking. Although after three glasses of wine, grammar and vocabulary become difficult to hold on to, the pronunciation of the nobles is always absolutely standard, and from time to time they will talk about the pastoral activities of the nobles (hunting, shooting, etc.), or I am about to work for a high-end company.
The fifth tip: Ask them about their majors
There may be some maverick nobles who choose to study mathematics or science, but for most of them, it is too The practical subjects are too weak to reflect their level. In contrast, humanities are their favorite. I have plenty of time after school, and I can play croquet (a sport with British characteristics) when I have nothing to do. Similarly, subjects related to economics are also very popular, perhaps because sons inherit their father's legacy.
Tip Six: Locate their residence
Normally, British universities require freshmen to live in dormitories (different from those in China, called Hall, each Students will have separate rooms). After their freshman year, most students will rent a small shabby apartment off campus with a few strangers or friends to save money. But the second generation of rich people are different. Their parents may buy them a house specifically for them, or they may live in it with a few good friends. There are no rooms that can never be cleaned, only lots of luxurious and unrestrained parties.