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Uhm no. They tend to be more health conscious. Less McDonalds, more vegan restaurants.
One just has to follow the principles. Eat in moderation, get exercise, keep the mind relaxed and sound, get all essential needs for the body... one will then be healthy.
Yep, its history taking its course. When a newer, wealthier demographic emerges on the coastal cities, the old demographics pushes inland to cheaper cities. Not necessarily a bad thing. It amazes me how much of the country still glorifies California as being a sexy, youthful hippie haven. Ha, no. The hippies got priced out and have moved inland to cities like Denver and Austin now. California is now all about IT developers and other casually dressed yuppies.
I worked with angry whites in the suburbs of Seattle (Snohomish County) who blame Asians in IT for the cost of living going up in Seattle. One of them ended up moving to the Midwest. i grew up in the Midwest, and in my Rust Belt town Asians were hated. I never really understood why until ai moved to Seattle. At that point, I realized that once a change occurs on the coasts, the inland cities get thrown the scraps. There is some truth to the joke that the Midwest is 10 years behind.
On a side note, I believe that San francisco is the most futuristic city in the US, constantly on the leading edge of new. Seems like changes that sweep the nation usually start in SF.
I think you've given WizardOfRadical a run for his money in terms of smug ignorance born of dated stereotypes and basic lack of exposure to other parts of the country. Good job.
Where specifically did you grow up? I'm extremely curious to hear about this economically-depressed town you lived where "Asians are so hated", because I highly suspect that it's a place that doesn't exist.
The real reason obesity is higher in the interior of the country is twofold. Culture and urban planning. The culture favors high-calorie fast food and fried food over healthier options, and the cities are the least walkable in the US so people spend much more time in their cars. It really comes down to just that.
The real reason obesity is higher in the interior of the country is twofold. Culture and urban planning. The culture favors high-calorie fast food and fried food over healthier options, and the cities are the least walkable in the US so people spend much more time in their cars. It really comes down to just that.
Also education/income; people who are more highly educated and/or have higher income are more likely to care more about the various things that can impact their health, as well as have the resources to access those things.
I read to page 30 before boredom forced me to skip to the end.
IMO, middle American is definitely underrated. Are cities like NYC, DC, SF, LA, etc. more desirable and influential than cities like Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, etc.? Sure! But, are they so different, is the QOL so much better that it can justify the higher COL? That's for each individual to decide. But, for me, it absolutely cannot.
There are people out there who wear jeans that cost $500. I'll stick with my Levis; they work just as well.
That's completely subjective, no? There are people like you who believe Dallas is not a "tumble down the stairs level of downgrade" and would be perfectly fine living there. For others, it would represent a major downgrade. There is no one-size-fits all here.
I know Philly was on a campaign (still on a campaign?) to attract New Yorkers to the city by playing up its lower COL. I'm not sure how successful it's been. I'm sure there are New Yorkers who have relocated to Philly because of the lower COL, but I'm sure there are as many who saw the billboard campaign (yeah, there were billboards) and said "Meh."
If you decide to live in a cheaper city and enjoy it, then good for you. But that's no reason to hate on people who make different choices.
This is probably the best response in this thread.
Big cosmopolitan cities have fancy restaurants and amazing job opportunities. If you don't care about those types of things, then a Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Memphis are pretty much interchangeable with a place such as New York.
It really just depends on how highly you prioritize the things major cities do well.
This is probably the best response in this thread.
Big cosmopolitan cities have fancy restaurants and amazing job opportunities. If you don't care about those types of things, then a Philadelphia, Baltimore, or Memphis are pretty much interchangeable with a place such as New York.
It really just depends on how highly you prioritize the things major cities do well.
But mid size and smaller metros typically have those too, it's just a matter of quantity. Which makes sense; if you have more people, you'll have more businesses and more options for amenities. It comes down not necessarily to what options you have, but how much of those options are present (if that makes sense).
But mid size and smaller metros typically have those too, it's just a matter of quantity. Which makes sense; if you have more people, you'll have more businesses and more options for amenities. It comes down not necessarily to what options you have, but how much of those options are present (if that makes sense).
I love the Midwest. Decent supply of jobs, cheaper housing, low cost of living, and nice people. Best of all, the region isn't being overloaded with transplants from other regions.
But mid size and smaller metros typically have those too, it's just a matter of quantity. Which makes sense; if you have more people, you'll have more businesses and more options for amenities. It comes down not necessarily to what options you have, but how much of those options are present (if that makes sense).
It's actually quality too. For example, there are Italian restaurants all over the Midwest; but there is nothing in the Midwest like Da Silvano in Manhattan. If you aren't a picky eater, there are tons of great options all over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. If you are a picky eater and a foodie, you won't feel at home in the Midwest.
I do agree with the OP's assertion that other than food and "dynamic" job opportunities, middle America is closing the gap at an alarming rate.
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