"Am I supposed to recognize these--er--class distinctions ?" "Yes.

That is, not in meetin' or sewin' circle or anything like that, or not out and out and open anywhere.

But you want to cultivate a sort of different handshake and how-dy-do for each set, so's to speak.

Gush all you want to over an aristocrat.

Be thankful for advice and always SO glad to see 'em.