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Greenvillians, I hope I spelled that right, seem to have a really high opinion of their city, like most people. Way back in the eighties I got a new roommate from G-ville, all he could talk about was GV this and GV that, and how much nicer it was up there. I couldn't help but ask, " what're you doing down here"? This was the eighties, the place was not very nice. I've since been many times, and now it is nice, so they're going to really push their "civic pride" on everyone, in America. Go on any national website, you will see them, comparing GV with all kinds of cities. Me personally, I like GV, we usually stop for the mourning, on our way to Table Rock or the Asheville area, for lunch, and to see the falls. My brother-in-law just moved to Simpsonville, and they like it up there, it's less than an hour from door to door, so we visit more often. When asked where we're from, it's usually, cool, glad to have you here, they're pretty friendly in the whole region. I do like Columbia, but it's nice to have another cool metro, in our own state, besides the Lowcountry, and the Grandstrand to visit. Just my two cents.
This discussion is about stereotypes, and that's the stereotype of Greenville, true or not.
It's a very nice place to me and my clients. Lots of changes happening. I fit none of those stereotypes. Just like stereotypes about Cola aren't necessarily true. You will never hear me speak negatively of it though.
It's a very nice place to me and my clients. Lots of changes happening. I fit none of those stereotypes. Just like stereotypes about Cola aren't necessarily true. You will never hear me speak negatively of it though.
I agree stereotypes of both cities aren't necessarily true. However, voting patterns and elected officials from the Upstate lend credibility to the stereotype. Lee Bright comes to mind, as does the voting regarding removing the Confederate flag.
I agree stereotypes of both cities aren't necessarily true. However, voting patterns and elected officials from the Upstate lend credibility to the stereotype. Lee Bright comes to mind, as does the voting regarding removing the Confederate flag.
Lee Bright is in Spartanburg and most of our city leaders voted to remove it. Most the people I know here are transplants. I don't run into many natives. The ones I do are great people. Never had an issue.
I agree stereotypes of both cities aren't necessarily true. However, voting patterns and elected officials from the Upstate lend credibility to the stereotype. Lee Bright comes to mind, as does the voting regarding removing the Confederate flag.
And even though it was some time ago, Greenville County was noted for being the last holdout in the state in officially observing the MLK holiday. A lot of people, particularly Black people, still remember that.
And even though it was some time ago, Greenville County was noted for being the last holdout in the state in officially observing the MLK holiday. A lot of people, particularly Black people, still remember that.
I'm black and rarely think of it. It's not quite like you guys think. It's actually pretty nice up here. Lots of options.
No one is saying it isn't nice there or there aren't great people. Just saying what the stereotypes of the area are.
I got you.
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