1. A Cultured Person Social Research School #306 Bezzubenkov Nikita 8B Kostiv Konstantin 8B December 2014

2. He Knows What It Means to Be Cultured  Be an eclectic reader  Watch well-done classic films  Have an appreciation for art  Be well-educated about the world and its languages  Be well-read in world history  Be interested in culture and engage in it

3. He Reads a Lot  Choose a genre that you have genuine interest in and research the best books of that genre as judged by book enthusiasts, and read them  Read some classic or recommended books of past cultures and of the present culture  Subscribe to magazines that include articles about literature, plays, and music

4. He Watches Films & TV  Word-of-mouth is the best way to become aware of which contemporary films to watch  Look up reviews about a film on Wikipedia before you watch it, just to make sure you're not wasting your time  Watch TV channels like Discovery and The History Channel as this is a painless way to get involved in topics such as the origins of impressionist art or the history of English kings

5. He Broadens His Musical Horizons  Be very open-minded as there is a lot of music out there which may not fit into any genre, but you may enjoy it  Listen to albums, not just singles and you might develop an interest in songs that never gained much popularity  Listen to bands as this will give you access to older music, and you'll be able to hone an appreciation for it  Listen to music from other countries and in other languages  Learn a musical instrument

6. He Participates in Internet Culture  While you may feel like you already know a lot about the Internet, learn about the history of the Internet, and check out memes and viral videos so that you have a greater understanding of it  Set your homepage to Wikipedia and read an article each day about something which seems "cultured" to you and in a very short time, you will know quite a bit more than you know now

7. He Takes a Deeper Interest in Art, Learns New Languages & Gets Hobbies  Do research and engage in art by going to galleries, museums and exhibitions  Experiment as much as possible in different spheres of art, education and sports

8. He Travels & Visits Places Where He Can Receive an Education in a Fun Way  Travelling introduces you to the many differences and similarities between cultures, and opens up your mind  Going to the zoo, visiting museums, even going camping help you to learn more about the world

9. He Educates Himself  Be educated in such topics as: world history, geography, basic sciences, economics, psychology, arts, philosophy  Develop a natural curiosity  Think for yourself and don't let others dictate your opinions

10. Resources  Results of the survey of about 30 teenagers and their parents  Personal experience  http://www.wikihow.c om/Become-a- Person-of-Culture In a suit with white tie everyone, even a broker, could be considered a cultured person. Oscar Wilde