Which state has the friendlier residents, FL or NC? (live, compare, versus)

[Trusses]

The discussion has been going on in the FL forum, where some of us (including myself) are comparing the differences between the people of FL versus NC. A few people agree with me, and some folks disagree, and think the FL residents are just as friendly if not friendlier than NC residents.

I'm not talking about FL natives vs NC natives, or transplants vs transplants, etc... but just overall, which state has the friendlier residents?

Thanks for voting.

[NCbyChoice]

No offense, but this thread is somewhat pointless.

For one, both states are completely saturated with transplants from the same areas, so that would tend to make you believe that it would about the same - but we know how much individual experiences may vary.

Regardless, no matter where you live, your perception of just how friendly the people are in your life, really just comes down to luck of the draw. For example, in most cases your neighbors or your workplace will have the greatest influence on your overall perception of a community.

I think the people in NC are wonderful - I love my neighborhood, as well as the vast majority of people I work with. My good friend that also relocated here, can not stand the people she works with, therefore, has an overall bad experience here in the same state that I claim to love.

It's always about personal experiences.

[Trusses]

I disagree. I think if one has lived in both places, they would definitely be able to come to a conclusion. My vote's NC.

[johnatl]

I think they are pretty much equal, until you factor in SE Florida. That, IMO gives NC the slight edge here.

I also vote NC.

[rnc2mbfl]

I live in both places now and can say that, overall, the people in NC are friendlier.
Now, that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of nice people in FL. There are tons of nice & friendly people in FL. However, if I compare the entire state of FL to the entire state of NC, I think that the people in NC are overall much friendlier.

[johnatl]

Originally Posted by rnc2mbfl

I live in both places now and can say that, overall, the people in NC are friendlier.
Now, that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of nice people in FL. There are tons of nice & friendly people in FL. However, if I compare the entire state of FL to the entire state of NC, I think that the people in NC are overall much friendlier.

I totally agree with you. There are nice and friendly people everywhere, it's just a different "mind-set" in SE Florida as you well know.

I'm sure you find yourself exhaling a little when you venture towards your RDU home - but are probably always ready to return to the oasis that is Miami Beach. True?

[rnc2mbfl]

Originally Posted by johnatl

I totally agree with you. There are nice and friendly people everywhere, it's just a different "mind-set" in SE Florida as you well know.

I'm sure you find yourself exhaling a little when you venture towards your RDU home - but are probably always ready to return to the oasis that is Miami Beach. True?

Miami Beach and Raleigh are the perfect balance for me. No matter which direction I am heading, I am always heading "home".
As Raleigh grows though, Miami Beach offers fewer and fewer things that I can't get in Raleigh. But, I'll ride this wave as long as I can. It's a good life.
My blood pressure does go down when I get to Raleigh. This is due to things like good service, good driving, polite people, intelligence. In my heart, Raleigh is home. It's a fantastic city and wonderful place to live.
I love Miami for other things. I love the variety of Latin cultures. I love the warm salty air and fact that it doesn't get cold. I love the urban nature of SouthBeach. And....I really love Peruvian ceviche!

[johnatl]

^Another great post! I can imagine Peruvian ceviche may be in short supply in Raleigh!

[Boston14]

North Carolina

[Rachael84]

I've met some very mean people all over different parts of Florida I've been to, especially with customer service. And no, it's not because I'm rude...