Is your region friendly?

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tacad

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I live outside of LA about 60 miles. LA is not the most friendly place I would think. So many people all wanting something from you. I've been told that the rest of the US is friendly in comparison. And I don't really have a feel for other countries and would welcome everyone's input.

So, is your region friendly, not so friendly, hostile, or some other option?

Friendly means whatever you think it means.
 
per the other thread....

I think Indy is friendly. Our salsa community very much so, and from posts it doesn't seem that that is true worldwide, sadly. Yes, we would be considered MidWest. One time, I was on my cell phone and locked my keys in my car right downtown. :roll: I walked over to Parisian where the lady searched for a wire hanger for me. When I got back to my car and started trying to open the door (luckily I have a weak seal on my windows - Dodge Neon), someone off the street offered to help. While we were fighting with it, some guy walked up with a tool for just such an occasion, left it with us because he had to go write a check for his wife, and we opened the door. Later that afternoon, when I walked through Parisian, the lady spotted me and asked me if I'd gotten my keys and if I was ok. I just thought that was an easy example of basic friendliness. I'm a city girl and I play it safe, but I wouldn't hesitate to ask for directions or something, talk to people in stores.
 
I was told again and again that New Yorkers are supposed to be mean, cold and unfriendly, especially after living in a small Midwestern town. But, so far the meanness seems to be strangely missing. You just have to walk fast enough to not bump into anyone on the streets and navigate well--piece of cake with dance training! :)
I think it's harder to get accepted by established groups of people, such as in a small dancer circle (no, not a clique, but really feels like one from the outside!). But in general, people are a little more wary of strangers than in the Midwest, but generally very nice once they open up to you.
Dunno...I really like it here. :)
 
Thank you :) That is my general signature as I think it speaks towards part of my general outlook on life... however, I was considering changing to one of my dance quotes for this forum... haven't decided yet... how about: There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. ~Edwin Denby or Talking about love is like dancing about architecture ~Playing By Heart
 
I've lived in metro NYC and a suburb of Boston and I find NYC to be much friendlier. When I moved to where I live (about 20 miles north of Boston) and started going for walks in my general neighborhood, I would see people outside of their homes and maybe 1 in 10 said hello. I was amazed.
 
I just communicated with ReneeJoan that in LA friendly people are where you find them. Although there are plenty here and you can find them, I get the feeling that people are just so busy that their lives are filled up and have no room or desire for anything else to add to their lives. So it's not as though it is predominantly hostile, but certainly not friendly.

EDIT: Maybe it's just me. As I become bolder the world is becoming more friendly.
 
Hello, everyone, im a newbie, so this will make my first post,

Oh well, im originally from New Jersey, and i will say that New Jersey is not so friendly.

but now i live in Florida, it's nice here in Florida, but sometimes u can bump into some unfriendly people, it depends where u at.
 
I have relatives in New York City, and I always used to hate it there. So smelly, so arrogant, so many people sticking their hands out for money. Then, after 9-11-01, I began to realize that this was just a ruse -- like Seattleans telling people its wet and dreary when it's the most beautiful Eden you could ask for. The reality was that when it really mattered, New Yorkers absolutely overwhelmed the country with their outpouring of "neighborliness," courage, and generosity. So many doctors and blood doners showed up, the Red Cross was turning people away. So many volunteers to help dig through the rubble. People helping each other. I think NYCers really stripped off the mask and let the rest of the country see their true faces for once, and I don't think that facade of the "in your face" New Yorker will ever be truly believed again.

And when I first started mixing around in Hollywood, trying to "make it" as a screenwriter, I was so terrified of all the backstabbing, greedy, self-serving, sexually predatory people I was told I would meet. Instead, they turned out to be some of the most wonderful, willing to help you, hungry for a word of hope and encouragement people you could imagine.

What did I learn from this? I guess you find what you want to find, and people will generally live up to your expectations. So, I have learned to expect the best from people, and I generally get it.

Renee
 
I find Atlanta to be pretty friendly overall.

mamboqueen said:I've lived in metro NYC and a suburb of Boston and I find NYC to be much friendlier. When I moved to where I live (about 20 miles north of Boston) and started going for walks in my general neighborhood, I would see people outside of their homes and maybe 1 in 10 said hello. I was amazed.
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I can related to you there mamboqueen. I lived in the Boston area for 15 years and did find it a tad unfriendly, but once I made a friend it was for life! I enjoy the Atlanta area (and the South in general) so much more!
 
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