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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree FS kids are messed up.

I knew several in high school here and several in college. They all had a huge sense of
entitlement and treated classmates who were born and bred in the states like they were dumb hicks. Also, they acted like they were immersed in local culture when most of their time overseas was spent with other expat families (or locals from the upper classes). They were out of touch with every one and everything. [/quote]I am an expat and I agree that most high class diplomat brats do not immerse themselves in the culture. They attend private international schools and rarely venture outside their circle. The expat kids who attend local and live in middle or lower middle class neighborhoods have a totally different experience. The rich segregate themselves from ordinary folks everywhere, with rich expats having the smallest clique
And I agree that born and bread locals are dumb hicks, but have learned to accept it. Sometimes I just really miss having a deep conversation with someone about something other than the last mayor or baseball game or clothing and fashion or weather or how to do nails or the latest soap[/quote]

And you proved the point about the high and mighty attitude of FS brats...[/quote]

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