Question

What is Pickering saying about the language and manners of the higher classes here?

"I was quite frightened once or twice because Eliza was doing it so well. You see, lots of the real people can't do it at all: they're such fools that they think style comes by nature to people in their position; and so they never learn. There's always something professional about doing a thing superlatively well."


That "real" people have natural style and grace.

Gentleman and ladies do not have to "learn" manners and language.

Most people assume that "style" is the result of careful study and pra

Answer 1

@WhisperZ

Answer 2

The passage describes how people believe that grace and manners come to people in higher classes naturally, however do not. I don't see an answer that outlines that at all. Was there another option by chance?

Answer 3

People don't realize that "style" is the result of careful study and practice.

Answer 4

That would be it :)

Answer 5

thank you :)

Answer 6

Youre very welcome. Good luck in your studies!

Answer 7

thank you