social genetics

habits and traits expected from a person being born into a certain social class

Your table manners are usually determined by your social genetics.

by Hosang Lee September 17, 2007

social predeterminism

The belief that a person does not have any control over their social standing and will die in the same social class he was born.

Taking the cyclical pattern of poverty, some sociologists take that as a sign of social predeterminism.

by Hosang Lee September 17, 2007

surprise pot

To become high unexpectedly.

He forgot he ate those magic brownies and became suspect to surprise pot.

by Hosang Lee September 17, 2007

social investment

Doing certain activities that places you in better social standing among your peers

He made some social investment today; he bought tacos for all of us

by Hosang Lee September 17, 2007