Disclaimer: Yes, it's always better to be authentic. But odds are, if you're here, your authentic self chews with his mouth open and itches his balls in public. Some of this stuff is RP 101 advice. Some seems too try-hard. But, not everyone is CEO 10k/day just yet - and if you want to fake it til you make it, read on.

You want to date your way into the upper class. You are not upper class. Here's how to make it seem like you are.

Sure, there are outliers like Travis Barker marrying (and then divorcing, mind you) former Miss USA. You are not Travis Barker. Don't try to be.

DO:

  • Maintain impeccable grooming/hygiene. Clear skin, white teeth, clean trimmed nails, neat and simple hair.

  • Tailor your clothes. Buy from Target for all I care, but make sure that shit fits you well.

  • Keep your clothes and shoes in good shape. Magic eraser those white sneaks, brush and polish your wingtips, snip those loose threads, etc.

  • Practice impeccable manners. Please, thank you, you're welcome, etc. It's not the time to square up against some dude who cut you off on the freeway.

  • Practice excellent posture. Always stand / sit up straight. Move smoothly with elegance.

  • Spend time in upscale bars/restaurants/locations in your area. Skip Starbucks and grab your coffee at the chic place uptown. Sip something at a higher end bar instead of slamming a brew at a dive after work. Be seen.

  • Learn a little bit about wine - at least enough to pick one off a menu and be confident you'll like it.

  • No money? No problem. Nobody says you have to order the filet. Have a coffee or club soda with lime during lighter hours, maybe grab a smaller plate/appetizer.

  • Remember: manners. Drape that napkin on your lap. Small bites. Save the wings and slurping soup for the dives.

  • Attend a dinner party? Interview for a new position? Mail a thank you card on some nice stationary. Know who does that? Fucking no one in the middle/lower class, that's for sure.

  • Head out to shop in upscale areas. Don't have to buy anything, you can just be looking.

  • Keep your house/apartment clean and decorate tastefully. Take down the Scarface posters and hang some simple art prints/reproductions, get some small plants for a bit of green, etc.

  • Stay moderately up to date on happenings in the world and be able to discuss them for at least a minute or two. Stay away from politics, religion, etc the usual culprits.

DO NOT:

  • Buy replicas of branded items. No one is going to believe your Supreme tee or Gucci belt when you're stepping off the bus or out of your '98 Civic.

  • Buy a 10 year old BMW and tell yourself it passes. It doesn't. And you won't be able to afford to repair it when it breaks down in a week.

  • Flaunt money you don't have at the bars.

  • Fake wine knowledge. Don't say random French regions and fancy sounding words and expect anything but ridicule.

  • Wear brands. Keep your clothes absent of brands/logos.

  • Talk about money.