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There’s a specific kind of condescension that comes from people who’ve traveled the world or come from privileged international backgrounds, assuming their global experiences give them a superior understanding of life. It’s a form of spiritual bypassing—mistaking jet-setting for true wisdom—that dismisses the real, lived struggles of those rooted deeply in one place. When this attitude surfaces, especially through mockery or humor aimed at local realities, it doesn’t just sting; it erases the unique history and identity of places like the Eastern Shore.
People who jet-set around the world, rack up passport stamps, and believe they’ve unlocked some grand universal truth are often the least insightful. They confuse movement for depth, assuming that hopping between continents grants them wisdom that surpasses those who live and root themselves in one place. It’s the ultimate privilege—believing that curated snapshots of foreign lands give them a superior perspective, especially on problems they barely understand.
The irony? They claim to be open-minded, yet look down on the very communities they parachute into. Local struggles become “small-minded,” domestic issues irrelevant, and deep-rooted cultural identities outdated. For them, real experience only comes from constant movement and detachment, ignoring the reality of those who can’t or won’t escape their home turf.
And the worst part? The mockery—the patronizing laughter aimed at people who live and breathe a place rather than just passing through. It’s not ignorance; it’s arrogance masquerading as worldliness. They say they’ve seen it all, but miss the fundamental truth: wisdom isn’t measured by countries visited, but by the depth of understanding—especially of the experiences that don’t fit their glamorous, globe-trotting story.