Everyday Class ConsciousnessWhen we are out in public places, we can quickly gather bits of information about other people in the social environment. This data is useful in forming our judgments and evaluations about them. Even the smallest presentational details can tell us something about who they are. So, how do you know what social class other people belong to?For this exercise, you will be returning to the social laboratory that is everyday life. Choose a location for your study; it should be a busy public place with a variety of passersby. Set yourself up to make some discreet but in-depth observations about a total of 6-8 people in the setting. (One way to take a simple sample of the population is to select every 5th or 10th person who walks by you). Spend several long moments looking closely at each person, then ask yourself what social class do they belong to? Take some field notes to help you remember as many details about the people you selected as possible.Once you have collected your data through observation in the field, consider the following questions.1. What kinds of things did you observe about others that helped inform your evaluation of their class statusheight, weight, race, age, gender, hairstyle, tattoos, piercings, makeup or something else?2. Did any of these factors come into consideration: style of dress, colors, fabrics, or logos on a clothing, or accessories like a hat, purse, sunglasses, watch, jewelry or shoes?3. Did you notice other status clues in any items they had with thema laptop or cell phone, a baby stroller or shopping bags?4. Did you notice anything else, such as their posture, voice, or mannerisms?5. If you observed someone on the street, did you see the car they were driving? What was its make, age, or condition?6. How did the setting itself (mall, post office, airport) influence your assumptions about their social class standing?7. What are the consequences of everyday class consciousness? How does it affect your perceptions, attitudes, and behavior? How do you feel about the fact that others are also trying to figure out your class status as you go about your daily lives?