While those things can be intimidating to a less-than-rich visitor like myself, they don’t automatically make someone or some city snobbish. It’s the attitude that counts.

And there’s definitely cultural and generational gaps but I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all explanation. You say that you have friends who send thank you notes. Maybe they enjoy it!

Maybe, they wouldn’t try so hard to be snobbish. Roy Wilhelm, retired editor of The News-Messenger, can be reached at 419-332-1495 or by email at [email protected].