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Not trying to stereotype, but I don't think you'd find places like Old Town with highly fashionable people shopping at expensive retailers in a place that was considered down to earth. That's not to say it's not chill and laid back, but I think down to earth implies more of a "fewer wants and needs" mentality.
I would put forth that the good people right here in Beverly Hills (not like those Clampetts over in Holmby Hills) are the most grounded, down-to-earth people found anywhere. Why just the other day, I asked my Silver Shadow VI, Entry Porter... "Winthrop! If I were to accidentally spill a bit of my martini in the grand-foyer, would you even care?"
"Of course I would!" he stammered "and I would rush to procure you a replacement drink immediately." Ahhhhh, salt of the earth I thought, truly a well grounded servant. I think I will soon purchase a regular foot stool and no longer use Winthrop to enter my vehicle.
The thing about Iowa is that it manages to be down to earth without being insular or hickish. The state has really good public schools and plenty of people who are well traveled but most of the people who live there are low maintenance in terms of what they need in life to be happy.
The thing about Iowa is that it manages to be down to earth without being insular or hickish. The state has really good public schools and plenty of people who are well traveled but most of the people who live there are low maintenance in terms of what they need in life to be happy.
I love Iowa. I always have a good time when I am there. When I tell people that I enjoy Iowa, they give me a look like I am crazy.
I'm from central Illinois and I strongly agree with the pro-Iowa sentiment. Iowa as a state is much better managed (then again it doesn't get much worse than IL) and it is very stable, the people are kind but its not like a bunch of simple-minded hicks. I like people who are direct and honest and don't beat around the bush so I find this area very pleasant. I've strongly considered moving to the Des Moines area for my first job out of college.
North Jersey. I mean, you know where you stand with people there. To me down-to-earth means being honest with people, not this southern nice to your face/talk about you behind your back b.s.
Aww, do we miss home? North Jersey is filled with pretentious metro New Yorkers who are a bit obsessed with trying to be tough and blunt. I'm sure there are decent people everywhere, but the whole "At least you know where we stand." thing is an excuse for not interacting with people in public and having common manners.
The real down to earth areas would be probably Extreme South Jersey, and Delaware.. maybe northern MD
You don't get the fake New York tough guy attitude, you don't get the miserable Philadelphia attitude, and you don't have southern baptists faking friendly to pry into your personal affairs in an attempt to scold you for not going to church.
My area of California (north of Sacramento to the Oregon border). There's absolutely nothing fake or pretentious about it. Good, hardworking, friendly people raising families for the most part. My nephews are fifth generation in this town - that's some roots.
Laid back and chill is one thing. Being down to earth is quite another. I love the weather in SD, but could I see myself living there? Err, probably not. It just seems a little different to me, I don't know what it is. Something rubs me the wrong way, like it isn't 100% real.
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stereotypes, so sick of the stereotypes.
