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In general I have found that people who consider themselves cultured are simply subscribing to a very specific vision of "political correctness". I have travelled extensively, am well educated, speak two languages fluently, but I am not a fan of "the arts". I don't criticize those who enjoy the theater or symphony, it just is not my cup of tea. My wife runs in academic circles where she has a number of friends in higher education who consider themselves enormously enlightened, and consider me a brute.
The greatest difference that I can detect is that I am not at all politically correct. I tend to keep my opinions to myself, but if asked, I will answer honestly and I have the intellect to argue my position quite effectively. I believe that my barbarian label has much more to do with my conservative Christian values than my education and intelligence. Then again, perhaps I am a barbarian and they are correct.