Before then, children have no social standing within the community.

Japanese, perhaps more than any other language, has long taken account of social standing.

In practice, however, issues such as the colour and social standing of the victim will also play a major part.

And if, perhaps, she wasn't allowed to open the nursery because of her social standing?

A new American class has emerged, beyond gender, social standing or race.

It also represents traditional education or a "Man of high social standing".

Social standing was determined by how much wealth a person had.

They are in a constant struggle to increase their social standing.

In truth, her social standing was more equal to the staff's than to the master's.

She came from such a high social standing that many were shocked to learn of her crime.

The only possible way for a woman to rise in class was to marry into a family of higher social standing than her own.

In fact, the youth's own social standing was probably enhanced.

It has nothing to do with being born into wealth, influence and social standing.

Despite poor health, she had eight children and achieved a comfortable social standing.

Once you're free of worrying about social standing, life's a lot easier.

They were given gifts in accordance with their social standing.

She was from Frankfort and above him in social standing.

But in the clubs, they say, their social standing is preserved.

"And in this country, there's a difference of social standing.

There was an extremely elegant young woman, obviously of high social standing.

He can open new doors for us and further our social standing."

Which is why appearances, manners, and social standing are so important.

He, on the other hand, "didn't have any social standing to worry about."

You know you could not give me the social standing I was used to.

It was always built on a raised stone foundation to represent high social standing.