Reliance on public transportation is sometimes seen as a sign of low income, as it may indicate an inability to afford to buy or run a car.
Business Insider writes that housing is expensive and that living with extended family may be an economic necessity rather than a personal choice.
Shopping at thrift stores or buying secondhand goods is often unfairly perceived as something only the lowest classes engage in.
Feminuity says, “Dominant groups have weaponized ‘professionalism,’ civility, and respectability politics to label groups experiencing marginalization as unintelligent
The tendency to do it yourself when it comes to home repairs and maintenance can be misconstrued as a sign of not being able to afford professional services.
Choosing paid work over further education is often viewed critically, and the assumption can be that the individual cannot afford or see the value in greater learning opportunities.
A study in the National Library of Medicine supports the concept that health management can be a struggle for people in lower classes.
Operating in a cash-based economy and avoiding the use of banking services is often seen as a sign of lower economic status.