[ctnewbie]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Actually that's exactly what you said.

Try reading it again. Seems like there are others here who have the same opinion of you....wonder why.

[ctnewbie]

Originally Posted by MTtravel

That is not exactly what CTnewbie said. Perhaps you need a reading lesson? You are rude and insulting. Maybe you should stay in Texas so the Texans can show you how to be a decent human being.

Thanks MT, obviously you understand my point. At the risk of sounding like a simpleton "have a great day"

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by ctnewbie

Thanks MT, obviously you understand my point. At the risk of sounding like a simpleton "have a great day"

Nothing like a mutual admiration society.

I had no intention of insulting, offending, etc. Just giving my opinion. If that's so offensive, I apologize. But let's also get real. My original point is that I don't find CT unfriendly at all. In Texas where some walk down the street greeting every Tom, Dick and Harry, I find it to be a bit plastic-- a little contrived. I'll take the "rude" CT Yankees over the "friendly" southerners every day.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

[aroundthecorner059]

Originally Posted by MTtravel

We have been living in New Canaan for approx. 2 years. We have lived in various countries in europe and 4 states here in the us (Texas being one of them) and I have to say that New Canaan has been the least friendly of all the places we have lived. Twice I have been rear-ended while turning into my driveway even though I have given plenty of notice with my turning signal. I agree with ctnewbie on every point, including MLassoff being rude and insulting. This is the only town I have lived in where people dont hold a door open for you even if you are only a foot behind them. We are very successful, we have a home here in New Canaan, an apartment in Manhattan and a home on St. Lucia. I dont say this to brag but merely to point out that you dont achieve that type of success by being a "simpleton". We DO say good morning if we are walking into the path of someone else on the street, just like people in Europe and the other states we have lived in do. I guess the rest of the world is comprised of simpletons??

Excuse me? I lived in smalltown Scotland for four years and Florence for two. I travel to Switzerland once a year for the holiday season. Nowhere in any of those places do people stop what they're doing to say hello, OR hold a door. The USA is ground zero for this type of behavior, and largely because it is expected and not genuine.

Also the fact that you're successful gives you entitlement to nothing. The fact that you threw that in shows the elitism you have. Furthermore, the fact that two people have rear ended you has nothing to do with friendliness. That you would suggest such a thing is asinine.

I am tired of people stereotyping CT folk ... and I just moved here from down South! Get your facts straight before you post.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by aroundthecorner059

Excuse me? I lived in smalltown Scotland for four years and Florence for two. I travel to Switzerland once a year for the holiday season. Nowhere in any of those places do people stop what they're doing to say hello, OR hold a door. The USA is ground zero for this type of behavior, and largely because it is expected and not genuine.

I'm half Aussie and agree 100% with your statements. Nowhere else in the world are doors held, or are people incredibly shining where they happily skip by you and shout hello the way ctnewbie makes it sound. Even in friendly, warm Tuscany, people don't do this unless they know you. In Spain, though, they do - but that's about it. But the funny thing is, in CT, ANYWHERE I go the door is held for me. And I lived in New Canaan for years, lol.

Originally Posted by aroundthecorner059

I am tired of people stereotyping CT folk ... and I just moved here from down South! Get your facts straight before you post.

Eh, I'm thoroughly convinced that it's just because they're jealous.

[MTtravel]

Originally Posted by aroundthecorner059

Excuse me? I lived in smalltown Scotland for four years and Florence for two. I travel to Switzerland once a year for the holiday season. Nowhere in any of those places do people stop what they're doing to say hello, OR hold a door. The USA is ground zero for this type of behavior, and largely because it is expected and not genuine.

Also the fact that you're successful gives you entitlement to nothing. The fact that you threw that in shows the elitism you have. Furthermore, the fact that two people have rear ended you has nothing to do with friendliness. That you would suggest such a thing is asinine.

I am tired of people stereotyping CT folk ... and I just moved here from down South! Get your facts straight before you post.

Dear Around: If you only read the last two or three postings, I understand what you are saying about sounding elitist. Please read pages 6 and 7 where MLassoff claims that people dont say hi on the street because they are busy trying to achieve financial success...that was the point I was addressing. The other thing ctnewbie was talking about was the fact that if you say HI to someone, you are a simpleton. I have lived here for two years...I have my facts straight.

[Snort]

Snooby. That's the word for it.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

No, people don't say hi to everyone they see like a simpleton. Welcome to the northeast! We have places to go, and actually like to get there on time. Some would say punctuality is virtuous... maybe even more virtuous of providing empty greetings to strangers. If you want random strangers to say 'hi' move to Texas (where I am leaving to move back to CT in a matter of months)...

Here's what I actually said. Note I said, "...people don't say hi to everyone they see like a simpleton..." This is a lot different than what you are implying. Of course saying hello to someone doesn't make you a simpleton. But walking down the street saying hello to everyone you see... that behavior makes me wonder...

You should try talk radio. You purposefully misconstrue something I said, take it way out of context and then use the falsehood to attack over and over. I think you should read the original post, my friend.... or have someone read it to you.

[usmcfamily]

Well, I was going to avoid this like the plague but here's my two cents for whatever it's worth....sorry, but not holding the door open for the next person is rude and yes, it happens up here in northern Ffld County, as well. I haven't lived in Europe and only travelled to two countries there, but I can tell you after living in Japan, not holding a door open (especially for an older person) is offensive and a sign of being low class! Not only will the Japanese hold the door open for you, if you tell them your grandma is down the road a mile or so, they will wait, hold the door, then give her a bow.

Young Marines are taught at boot camp the importance of manners. They are taught to always hold the door open for women, as well as addressing women older than they are with a "good morning/good evening ma'am when passing them on the street or in a store, etc. What harm can come from catching someone's eye and saying good morning or hi? I do it. If that makes me a simpleton then I am proud to call myself that.

Good manners and etiquette are disappearing, unfortunately, I don't think it's only in CT. Quite frankly, I find it offensive.