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I would post this in the NJ forum but I know I'd get some surly and savanty answers so it goes here:
What makes up CA (socal, norcal, central coast) culture vs. Southern and Northeast culture? What are the attributes? Which do you find superior?
In my experience, CA culture is easy-going, car centric, relaxed, progessive, and sort of an "anything goes" mentality. Southern culture is largely based on socially conservative, honky tonk and largely centered around "Southern Belle" traditions.
Where I grew up, the Northeast is very preppy, stubborn, narrow-minded, and "old money" type culture. A big win is if you know the right people or if your family has money. Also I don't find them as liberal as west coast types as people are democrats but probably the most rigid demographic of liberals out there.
i truly agree I'm from Texas but I've spend the last 7 yr in California the mentality of the people are drastically different.
I'm from Texas as well, but I've been in California for around twenty years.
I'm sure Texas has changed since I've lived there, but I'm curious to get your perspective on the differences.
(I think things are quite different, myself..)
I'm from Texas as well and have been out here almost 2 years now. I definitely had to get over the RIGHT NOW, get-it-done mentality of worklife in Houston VS LA. People that I have experienced out here are a lot more laid back about things. It drove me nuts at first. I move very quickly with what I do and I got frustrated that not everyone shared that. I think now if I went back to the same job in Houston, I would probably get frustrated at the pressure and hectic-osity of it.
people love to label you depending on what quadrant of the country you reside. it's pretty annoying how often these threads come up... the difference between us is really not that significant.
I like the northeast the best. It has the best scenery in the summer, with all the green deciduous mountains, and the beaches, world class cities and all. I would say that it is old school and old money compared to CA, however. BUT...the northeast is the most progressive area in the country. For example, almost every state here has had gay marriage for years, and universal healthcare systems, among other things. CA is behind in that regard. And CA is conservative in the inland areas, whereas the northeast is liberal almost everywhere, rural or urban. And, the northeast is the LEAST religious area of the nation, which I like. But the northeast leads the nation with progressive politics.
I like the northeast the best. It has the best scenery in the summer, with all the green deciduous mountains, and the beaches, world class cities and all. I would say that it is old school and old money compared to CA, however. BUT...the northeast is the most progressive area in the country. For example, almost every state here has had gay marriage for years, and universal healthcare systems, among other things. CA is behind in that regard. And CA is conservative in the inland areas, whereas the northeast is liberal almost everywhere, rural or urban. And, the northeast is the LEAST religious area of the nation, which I like. But the northeast leads the nation with progressive politics.
Are you sure about this? I heard the PNW is the least religious. Granted, I wouldn't know.
Northeast, to some extent whole east coast has more classism. Education esp. is important--or your "title" becomes your station in life kind of thing. There's slots you "belong" in.
In the west, it's not like that, whatever work you do is just work and people know that. More person centered I guess I'd say. And open-minded. I think the northeast is moreso static in it's approach to things and people more resistant to change.
Northeast, to some extent whole east coast has more classism. Education esp. is important--or your "title" becomes your station in life kind of thing. There's slots you "belong" in.
In the west, it's not like that, whatever work you do is just work and people know that. More person centered I guess I'd say. And open-minded. I think the northeast is moreso static in it's approach to things and people more resistant to change.
Well, in the northeast, we like to preserve our history (which is the best in the nation) and preserve the character of our quaint communities. You're pretty accurate about the classism thing though. I gotta admit...I make great money and wouldn't want to live in a poor people neighborhood. I want to "fit in" in the town that I live in, if at all possible. However, I have friends that are rich and poor, so I don't judge people based on how much money they make, although I'm sure some people do. But heck, out west there are still plenty of "classist" enclaves that are exclusive to rich people (La Jolla, Beverly Hills, Santa Fe, etc.). Please.
I like the northeast the best. It has the best scenery in the summer, with all the green deciduous mountains, and the beaches, world class cities and all. I would say that it is old school and old money compared to CA, however. BUT...the northeast is the most progressive area in the country. For example, almost every state here has had gay marriage for years, and universal healthcare systems, among other things. CA is behind in that regard. And CA is conservative in the inland areas, whereas the northeast is liberal almost everywhere, rural or urban. And, the northeast is the LEAST religious area of the nation, which I like. But the northeast leads the nation with progressive politics.
Last time I checked, the only state in the N.E. with some sort of health care mandate in place to take care of all people was M.A. And that was actually created by a republican (Romney.)
I disagree about politics. I think many in the northeast are still hung up on being bullied by unions instead of using the money to repair infastructure.
And the northeast is ENTIRELY more religious than the west coast. Nobody participates in Lent or Ash Wednesday out here. I went to a Jesuit college out west where nobody went to the on campus church. I visited a girl I was dating in college who went to another Jesuit school on the east coast and the church was packed.
I feel that people in the N.E. just struggle with thinking outside of the box, which is something I cannot tolerate at this point.
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Granted, I wouldn't know.
