The United States

[lollipop_monkey]

I don't live in the US, but the two states I've spent the most time in - Montana and (southern) California - are vastly different.

 

Montana struck me as very conservative, very right wing, very true-to-its-roots. I think "Montana", and the first thing that comes to mind is a guy who looks like this:

 

http://www.svguide.com/f07/f07%20images/potato2.jpg

 

Rural Montana is all about beef and farming. Great Falls has around seven bazillion casinos.

 

Southern California, however, is a different world. The beach and the palm trees and the food seem to influence every aspect of life there. Mexican influenced cuisine is everywhere. It's like the SoCal motto is "work hard, play harder" - it's this strange blend of crazy, fast-paced living combined with freewheeling beachy casual-ness. LA is a city that's full of itself. It wears star-shaped sunglasses and carries a stainless steel water bottle filled with some pomegranate martini drink-of-the-week. I absolutely love it.

 

I'm curious about east-west differences - particularly LA versus Miami. Maybe Mika would like to come share his experiences - after all, LICM was recorded on both coasts.

[I <3 MIKA!!!]

oooo this is a good thread holly!! i think i will come in handy in this thread as i go on at least 10 vacations a year lol i have been to many states since my siblings decided to escape ny and live all over the world hahahahaha well i see a huuuuge difference between states! like in the south for example people tend to be much more open friendly loving life kind and laid back where as the north tends to be more regimented workaholic cold sheltered and inconsiderate lol ny people are very stuck up and to them selves especially people in nyc but that mostly goes for the "5th ave"/grown ups that have big jobs but as for the younger/so ho chic type of people they are the complete opposite pole they are very free and kind kiss my arse type lol

[*carrie*]

i guess out school is weird because i would say there are 80-90% are nerds (not in the stereotypical sense, just that everybody cares a lot about their grades) A good third dress no "crazier" than mika, so if i wear colored skinny jeans or a bright shirt, nobody thinks it's odd. There are the preps- a HECK of a lot of them too. I wear whatever i feel like wearing i don't really have a style, i get pretty crazy sometimes, but friends are yet to disown me because of it lol.

But with that said, we are also considered one of the most preppy schools around. we have about 1400 students as well, not huge, but for this area it's considered big.

 

That's pretty much how it is here too. But at my school we only have around 500 students. I think that's about average for most schools in south Georgia

[heineken22]

David! ooh, lucky you're seeing him!

 

I have a really good friend who lives in Twin Falls Idaho? (not exactly sure where that is) But do you know it?

 

I know, I'm so excited!!

 

my friend Katey (humpfree on MFC) goes...or I guess went to school with him. even though she didn't know him. xD

 

Yeah, Twin Falls is about...oh 2, maybe 3 hours away from here.

[lalalifegoeson]

i've only lived in texas, houston.

yeah home of beonce ( i dont know how to spell her name)

and no not everybody is a cowboy/girl.

its a pretty big state, well to me it is

it never snows ( well not that often, every 7 years it does )

it mostly always rains

and to me we have reallly hot summers

but we do have the gallaria (one of the most awesome malls)

and the monument and stuff

um were i live, well my naborhood is not that awesome, mostly gansters.

but they dont bother you if you dont bother them

i went to high school in north shore, and that is a kinda a big school. ( are senor high is huggggeee) its full to the max with kids. and i think were overfowing. lol ( good thing im homeschooled now)

its an ok place, i really love downtown houston.

its all arty and really great. you just have to know were to go.

but if there is anything else you wanna know ask and ill try and tell you

i've always wondered if florida really is as hot as they say it is,

and is cali going to be an lsland soon?

[PhotoJenic]

i've only lived in texas, houston.

yeah home of beonce ( i dont know how to spell her name)

and no not everybody is a cowboy/girl.

its a pretty big state, well to me it is

it never snows ( well not that often, every 7 years it does )

it mostly always rains

and to me we have reallly hot summers

but we do have the gallaria (one of the most awesome malls)

and the monument and stuff

um were i live, well my naborhood is not that awesome, mostly gansters.

but they dont bother you if you dont bother them

i went to high school in north shore, and that is a kinda a big school. ( are senor high is huggggeee) its full to the max with kids. and i think were overfowing. lol ( good thing im homeschooled now)

its an ok place, i really love downtown houston.

its all arty and really great. you just have to know were to go.

but if there is anything else you wanna know ask and ill try and tell you

i've always wondered if florida really is as hot as they say it is,

and is cali going to be an lsland soon?

 

I've lived in Texas, was born there.

It didn't always rain... we didn't even have grass where we lived. We had to get our own and I have pictures of our winters with little me building a snowman taller than myself.

[rilo8913]

Oh I know! Are the people there really rude? That's what I've always heard..

 

That's the stereotype that I'd always heard about New York as well... however, I was very pleasantly surprised when I went there. Everyone I encountered was really polite and held doors open and whatnot. I'm not so used to that type of common courtesy despite Texas being the "friendly state." Then again, it's impossible to generalize about any population really... there will be rude people everywhere, just as there will be many nice people too. It all depends on the individual. (but that being said, I still felt more comfortable in NY with people because they seemed nicer to me. haha...even though that's pretty much the opposite of what you'll find most people say )

 

 

i've only lived in texas, houston.

yeah home of beonce ( i dont know how to spell her name)

and no not everybody is a cowboy/girl.

its a pretty big state, well to me it is

it never snows ( well not that often, every 7 years it does )

it mostly always rains

and to me we have reallly hot summers

but we do have the gallaria (one of the most awesome malls)

and the monument and stuff

um were i live, well my naborhood is not that awesome, mostly gansters.

but they dont bother you if you dont bother them

i went to high school in north shore, and that is a kinda a big school. ( are senor high is huggggeee) its full to the max with kids. and i think were overfowing. lol ( good thing im homeschooled now)

its an ok place, i really love downtown houston.

its all arty and really great. you just have to know were to go.

but if there is anything else you wanna know ask and ill try and tell you

i've always wondered if florida really is as hot as they say it is,

and is cali going to be an lsland soon?

 

After these past few days it does seem like it always rains... But prior to 2 days ago, it'd been like a drought, so .... Lovely South Texas weather. You ask for rain and it pours until entire neighborhoods float away.

 

 

.... I think I'll reply to this thread again tomorrow and reflect on some other observations I've made, since this is one of my favorite topics.

[Mici]

I am not a US resident but i have been living in Arizona for nearly a year with a family. When i first arrived there i was really shocked on how big it is and that one state is actually in the size of the country i am coming from, even bigger.

I really liked the way the people present themselves to you. The fact there is a golf course in every corner in AZ is kinda weird but it's sort of a vacation place as i saw it.

One thing i really really liked is the shopping malls, they were the biggest shopping malls i have been in.

Oh and the weather is perfect, resembles the weather in Israel very much. It hardly rained and sunny most of the time.

I hope in the future i'll have a chance to go back to visit and include New York & Florida in my trip.

[lalalifegoeson]

That's the stereotype that I'd always heard about New York as well... however, I was very pleasantly surprised when I went there. Everyone I encountered was really polite and held doors open and whatnot. I'm not so used to that type of common courtesy despite Texas being the "friendly state." Then again, it's impossible to generalize about any population really... there will be rude people everywhere, just as there will be many nice people too. It all depends on the individual. (but that being said, I still felt more comfortable in NY with people because they seemed nicer to me. haha...even though that's pretty much the opposite of what you'll find most people say )

 

 

 

 

After these past few days it does seem like it always rains... But prior to 2 days ago, it'd been like a drought, so .... Lovely South Texas weather. You ask for rain and it pours until entire neighborhoods float away.

 

 

.... I think I'll reply to this thread again tomorrow and reflect on some other observations I've made, since this is one of my favorite topics.

 

ohhh yeah thats right your that person i was talking to, that also lives in texas. still dont know were though lol

[heineken22]

That's the stereotype that I'd always heard about New York as well... however, I was very pleasantly surprised when I went there. Everyone I encountered was really polite and held doors open and whatnot. I'm not so used to that type of common courtesy despite Texas being the "friendly state." Then again, it's impossible to generalize about any population really... there will be rude people everywhere, just as there will be many nice people too. It all depends on the individual. (but that being said, I still felt more comfortable in NY with people because they seemed nicer to me. haha...even though that's pretty much the opposite of what you'll find most people say

 

 

 

.... I think I'll reply to this thread again tomorrow and reflect on some other observations I've made, since this is one of my favorite topics.

 

From the couple of times that i've been to NYC, the people there are generally nice, but there are those stuffy stuck up businessy-type people that are EXTREMELY rude.

I accidentaly ran into a woman like that on a cross walk, and I aplogized...but she just gave me a dirty look and stalked off. xD

 

But, i'm biased.

I'm in love with NYC, no matter what.

[HollyD]

Oh I know! Are the people there really rude? That's what I've always heard..

 

Not on the day that I was there I have ALWAYS heard that too.... but, from what I saw people were purdy darn nice! Especially the cab drivers NEVER beleive the things you hear....that is what I learned!!!!!

[HollyD]

oooo this is a good thread holly!! i think i will come in handy in this thread as i go on at least 10 vacations a year lol i have been to many states since my siblings decided to escape ny and live all over the world hahahahaha well i see a huuuuge difference between states! like in the south for example people tend to be much more open friendly loving life kind and laid back where as the north tends to be more regimented workaholic cold sheltered and inconsiderate lol ny people are very stuck up and to them selves especially people in nyc but that mostly goes for the "5th ave"/grown ups that have big jobs but as for the younger/so ho chic type of people they are the complete opposite pole they are very free and kind kiss my arse type lol

 

you can say that again! That is why they call it 'Southern Hospitality' we southern folks are extrememly friendly and lovin' We know no strangers...now give me a hug - LIKE YOU MEAN IT

Sometimes I see alot of myself in Sandy Cheeks, I just am no rocket scientist, Alysia is Spongebob and Austin is Patrick!

[HollyD]

i've always wondered if florida really is as hot as they say it is,

and is cali going to be an lsland soon?

 

Yes - Florida is REALLY that hott ALL of the time!

And I don't know about Cali - but, Florida is going to be an Island soon

if the Hurricanes son't stop-a-comin'

[I <3 MIKA!!!]

you can say that again! That is why they call it 'Southern Hospitality' we southern folks are extrememly friendly and lovin' We know no strangers...now give me a hug - LIKE YOU MEAN IT

Sometimes I see alot of myself in Sandy Cheeks, I just am no rocket scientist, Alysia is Spongebob and Austin is Patrick!

 

hehehehe lol

[HollyD]

Are there any MFCers from West Virginia??????

 

I have some questions for those peeps!!!!

[Zo-Zo]

Anyone who lives in the U.S. *or has visited multiple states for that matter* must realize that each and every state is like a whole other country, with it's own 'different way of life'.

 

I haven't been to THAT many states and I see the difference....so it only makes me wonder - if it gets all the more apparent the further Up, East or West that you go!!!!

 

How does YOUR state differ from others that you have been to?

 

......and do have any questions for folks from specific states that you have always wondered if any of the clichés are true?

Like, I am from the deep south and I DO say 'yall' everyday of my life!~

I don't think I have a 'country accent' but some people in NYC said that I did????

 

New York was like a whole other world - but, I think that is JUST NYC... it is like that for everyone that goes there! New York is a world of it's own - so that is not a fair comparison for ANYONE!

 

I think that in say Georgia.... the pace of life seems much slower and laid back. At least the parts that I have been to. It is beautiful and looks so much cleaner than Florida!

 

What have you guys observed?

 

well i've been to 13 states they were awsome!!!!!!!!!! it was cool:mf_rosetinted:

[toy_girl_mika96]

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Hey Y'all! It's A Southern Thing

 

This thread interests me

 

I've been to.. 7 states:

 

1. South Carolina - I live here. Everywhere, but at the same time, nowhere

2. Georgia - Peaches I've been everywhere here..

3. Florida - I've been to .. Miami, St. Augustine, Daytona, Orlando.. and Pensacola Beach.

4. Alabama - I've been to Birmingham.. not for any special, just messing around

5. North Carolina - I've been pretty much everywhere here, except the coast

6. Tennessee - Have You ever say Mountains? I love Tennessee.

7. Virginia - Where Mika saw his first concert

 

I think.. Florida&Virginia are DEFINITELY different from other states that I've been to, Florida.. is a very happy state, maybe because of Disneyworld

Tennesee.. I wouldn't live here, but I think it's more of a family vacation state. The Appalachian mountains are GORGEOUS. Pigeon Forge is very old time-ish, but it's fun, some places in Tennessee do not have sweet tea, so I have learned

South Carolina.. I think it differs very much from other states, it's more like every city of South Carolina is a different country.. If you go to.. let's say, Greenville.. the people there remind me more of Northerners than Southerners, but if you go to where I live, Greenwood, we are very southern, then you have the people at Charleston, which remind me of Californians.. Virginia is beautiful, I love it there, it's the farthest North I've been, I was very young when I went there, but I still remember some of it. I've been to.. Richmond, Viriginia Beach.. and Norfolk (: I don't believe they had sweet tea there either..

Well, that's my origin opinion of other states! (:

[HollyD]

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Hey Y'all! It's A Southern Thing

 

This thread interests me

 

I've been to.. 7 states:

 

1. South Carolina - I live here. Everywhere, but at the same time, nowhere

2. Georgia - Peaches I've been everywhere here..

3. Florida - I've been to .. Miami, St. Augustine, Daytona, Orlando.. and Pensacola Beach.

4. Alabama - I've been to Birmingham.. not for any special, just messing around

5. North Carolina - I've been pretty much everywhere here, except the coast

6. Tennessee - Have You ever say Mountains? I love Tennessee.

7. Virginia - Where Mika saw his first concert

 

I think.. Florida&Virginia are DEFINITELY different from other states that I've been to, Florida.. is a very happy state, maybe because of Disneyworld

Tennesee.. I wouldn't live here, but I think it's more of a family vacation state. The Appalachian mountains are GORGEOUS. Pigeon Forge is very old time-ish, but it's fun, some places in Tennessee do not have sweet tea, so I have learned

South Carolina.. I think it differs very much from other states, it's more like every city of South Carolina is a different country.. If you go to.. let's say, Greenville.. the people there remind me more of Northerners than Southerners, but if you go to where I live, Greenwood, we are very southern, then you have the people at Charleston, which remind me of Californians.. Virginia is beautiful, I love it there, it's the farthest North I've been, I was very young when I went there, but I still remember some of it. I've been to.. Richmond, Viriginia Beach.. and Norfolk (: I don't believe they had sweet tea there either..

Well, that's my origin opinion of other states! (:

 

 

WOW - that was defo interesting AND very helpful!!!! OMG OMG OMG you have been to St. Augustine!!!! That is my FAVE place on EARTH!!!! I love it there - in fact I am moving RIGHT beside it in the next few weeks! I am going to be in HEAVEN!!!!!

[toy_girl_mika96]

WOW - that was defo interesting AND very helpful!!!! OMG OMG OMG you have been to St. Augustine!!!! That is my FAVE place on EARTH!!!! I love it there - in fact I am moving RIGHT beside it in the next few weeks! I am going to be in HEAVEN!!!!!

 

yes, I have been I love it there too, I don't neccessarily love Florida, I'm not a big fan of hot weather, but St. Augustine is gorgeous

[HollyD]

 

yes, I have been I love it there too, I don't neccessarily love Florida, I'm not a big fan of hot weather, but St. Augustine is gorgeous

 

I wouldn't know WHAT to do living outside of Florida! Aaahhhh YES it is - and I can't beleive that I am going to live RIGHT there in a couple weeks - I am going to sit on the wall of the Castillo De every night (or at least till I tire of that)

[toy_girl_mika96]

I wouldn't know WHAT to do living outside of Florida! Aaahhhh YES it is - and I can't beleive that I am going to live RIGHT there in a couple weeks - I am going to sit on the wall of the Castillo De every night (or at least till I tire of that)

I could imagine living out of South Carolina

 

When we were in St. Augustine we went to the Revolutionary War site.. and some other places there that I can't really remeber.

[superstar]

Anyone who lives in the U.S. *or has visited multiple states for that matter* must realize that each and every state is like a whole other country, with it's own 'different way of life'.

 

I haven't been to THAT many states and I see the difference....so it only makes me wonder - if it gets all the more apparent the further Up, East or West that you go!!!!

 

How does YOUR state differ from others that you have been to?

 

......and do have any questions for folks from specific states that you have always wondered if any of the clichés are true?

Like, I am from the deep south and I DO say 'yall' everyday of my life!~

I don't think I have a 'country accent' but some people in NYC said that I did????

 

New York was like a whole other world - but, I think that is JUST NYC... it is like that for everyone that goes there! New York is a world of it's own - so that is not a fair comparison for ANYONE!

 

I think that in say Georgia.... the pace of life seems much slower and laid back. At least the parts that I have been to. It is beautiful and looks so much cleaner than Florida!

 

What have you guys observed?

 

Ain't it the truth!

 

Being a Texan from birth, this is SO easy.

 

1. PRIDE. I think this is something every true Texan has. It's like a whole nother culture ... you always bring up the fact that you are from Texas in a conversation with a stranger. I don't know, I can't describe it.

Example: You're in another country. Whenever ANYONE asks where you're from, you don't say the U.S. You say Texas. Fact.

2. ACCENT. I am from a relatively large city, so I have a marginally normal accent. Okayokayokay, I do drop a couple 'yalls' into casual conversation, but I don't have a DRAWL.

3. POLITICAL VIEWS. Here's a common misconception. Well, that's a lie--most of Texas is starch and conservative as you can get. I live in the most liberal city in Texas, and it is the best. So, if you ever come to Texas ... come to Austin. WE ARE NOT BUSH FANS.

4. CLIMATE. Texas ... is hot. Tis true. It's a pretty mild day in the summer if it's not in triple digits. But that means that winter is amazing. Like, it's January and about half my school was wearing shorts today.

 

I'll think of more. Come to Texas, yall.

[foalbaby14]

Hmmm.... lets see

Iowa: Born and lived there till I was 1.

Kansas: Lived there till I was 3.

Florida: Lived there till I was about 7.

Oklahoma: Lived there till I was 8.

STILL in Florida: Been here ever since.

 

But, I have visited, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,Tennessee, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.

[toy_girl_mika96]

Hmmm.... lets see

Iowa: Born and lived there till I was 1.

Kansas: Lived there till I was 3.

Florida: Lived there till I was about 7.

Oklahoma: Lived there till I was 8.

STILL in Florida: Been here ever since.

 

But, I have visited, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,Tennessee, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey.

How did you like South Carolina?

[foalbaby14]

How did you like South Carolina?

 

It was all the same since we drove through and just stopped to look at some sites. But I can't quite remember since I was about 10 and that was 9 years ago:naughty:.