: Members are typically well-read in the classics and informed about global literature and art.
: In the 21st century, high-prestige activities like charity galas and cultural patronage serve as a primary vehicle for the social life of the upper class. The Evolution of Exclusivity High Society
Historically, high society was highly visible and localized, as seen in the Gilded Age of New York or Regency England . In modern times, the elite have become less conspicuous. Privacy is now a valued currency, with social life often moving to remote resorts in places like Aspen or private residences that are heavily secured. : Members are typically well-read in the classics
: There is a heavy emphasis on manners and a specific "flow" to social interaction that signals an upper-class upbringing. High Society