Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house.
In fact, we live in a culture where intelligence, exceptional or not, is reviled.
Even when America is not working that well, it still works better than other places.
In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.
Do not have your child's hair cut by a real hairdresser in a real hairdressing salon. He is, at this point, far too short to be exposed to contempt.
I just write when fear overtakes me.