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15 American Small Towns Known for Their Frosty Reception to Outsiders - FODMAP Everyday

Summary by FODMAP Everyday
Folks, “friendly” doesn’t always mean “welcoming.” Sometimes, that polite smile is a mask for a deep-seated, cliquish culture that’s nearly impossible for an outsider to penetrate. Sociologists have a term for this phenomenon: “island mentality,” where isolated communities perceive themselves as unique and view outsiders with suspicion or even hostility. It’s a phenomenon that can be rooted in anything from economic anxiety to historical trauma.…
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FODMAP Everyday broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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