Anything that sets one apart from the perceived norm - so things like not speaking the same language as those you’re surrounded by, not having the same amount of wealth, being from the ‘wrong side of town’, or having different interests than others - appreciating music when everyone else is into sports. It takes very little to feel like an outsider. Any thoughts, feelings, characteristics that don’t align with what is considered normal makes us feel like outsiders. Ironically, most of us probably feel like outsiders, we just don’t want to admit it.
