While Alexandra believes that families are considered "fine folks" because of their social status, extensive family history, and the length of time they have owned the same property, Scout believes all people are inherently equal.
Scout reflects that to her, the label "Fine Folks" just meant that they were people who did their best and used common sense in their affairs. But Aunt Alexandra's concept of Fine Folks was different. To her, people were considered Fine Folks if they had occupied a family homestead for numerous generations.