Thanks to Stackry.com for supporting this program. Shop any US retailer and ship anywhere for less money. Bittersweet Life listeners  get 10% off when you try it! Just use the coupon code: MANGIA **** An overheard conversation between two American students in Rome causes Katy to reflect on the idea of pretension. Why do some expats—even those who have only lived in a place for a few months—tend to feel superior to tourists whose experiences are necessarily more superficial? And does it follow that long-term expats feel superior to short-term expats? We muse on unintentional pretension, and what we can do to stop ourselves from falling into the trap of becoming an expat-snob. SPONSOR! Reach expats and future expats living all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started.  DONATE! Open your laptop and visit The Bittersweet Life and click the donate button on the right side of the page. The show needs your support to continue.  SAY HI! If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email. Write to: bittersweetlife@mail.com  You can also talk to us through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - Tag #thebittersweetlife with your story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1:OUTSET BOOK! Need a copy of Tiffany's book Midnight in the Piazza? Check it out!   TOUR ROME! If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany Parks as your guide!    ©Web and show content can only be used with written permission.