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How? They already know and understand their culture so why does it matter whether outsiders know it and/or are drawn to it?
A city's offerings can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, obviously.
If someone is initially drawn to Seattle because of mountainous terrain or tech jobs or hiking or seafood or liberal politics, then they are not suddenly going to be barred from those things if they end up living there.
A city's offerings can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, obviously.
If someone is initially drawn to Seattle because of mountainous terrain or tech jobs or hiking or seafood or liberal politics, then they are not suddenly going to be barred from those things if they end up living there.
What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with what I said or asked. Do you not understand what I was asking? I never said anything about newcomers not being able to enjoy the local amenities, what on earth are you rambling about?
The rainy climate is a defining feature/cultural aspect of Seattle. That statement is true whether or not it attracts people to Seattle. Therefore it's completely irrelevant on what draw it has to outsiders.
What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with what I said or asked. Do you not understand what I was asking? I never said anything about newcomers not being able to enjoy the local amenities, what on earth are you rambling about?
You didn't understand my response, so I'll try again and be briefer:
Old-time residents of a city can enjoy the same cultural offerings of that city that visitors can, obviously.
You didn't understand my response, so I'll try again and be briefer:
Old-time residents of a city can enjoy the same cultural offerings of that city that visitors can, obviously.
Usually it's the reverse, locals do things that visitors can't or won't, for instance the water in the Seattle area is too cold for most people considering most people in the US are spoiled with warm water, but Seattleites make do with what they have.
I really hope people are not voting for Seattle just because it rains a lot! I can see people saying Seattle has a strong relationship with the Puget Sound or Lake Washington but rain itself has nothing to do with culture.
Regardless of the reason, anyone who even remotely knows South Florida and is honest will say the winner for this poll should be Miami. The real battle is for SECOND place.
I really hope people are not voting for Seattle just because it rains a lot! I can see people saying Seattle has a strong relationship with the Puget Sound or Lake Washington but rain itself has nothing to do with culture.
Regardless of the reason, anyone who even remotely knows South Florida and is honest will say the winner for this poll should be Miami. The real battle is for SECOND place.
Aside from the rain, there are many aspects of Seattle that prove that water is indeed ingrained in its culture:
- Home to the crew of Discovery's "Deadliest Catch"
- Seattle's annual Seafair festival
"Seafair was designed to attract tourists and showcase marine events in keeping with Seattle’s boast as the “boating capital of the world.”"History
Usually it's the reverse, locals do things that visitors can't or won't, for instance the water in the Seattle area is too cold for most people considering most people in the US are spoiled with warm water, but Seattleites make do with what they have.
You can swim in cold water. You just can't do it for long without a wet suit. Your heart rate will increase and your veins will constrict causing you to lose feel in your limbs. And if you can't move your limbs, then you can't tread water.
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