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The south is being called "slow." Looks like Notherners have judgemental attitudes.
Yes, many do. But then again, "slow" is a more neutral quality- sometimes it's good to be slow, as some here are saying. On the other hand, "horrible time management" is pretty obviously just an insult.
Not to be funny but I think it is the heat...it's brutal in Florida. Other countries, where it gets this hot have their schedules set up for siestas during the heat of the day...and than have a much later night life...but our country does not seem to want to adjust to climate....and people...business rules our nation.
That's because Florida only became really populated after the invention and mainstream diffusion of air conditioning. Virtually every indoor environment in Florida is air conditioned. Doing business in the "Florida heat" isn't that bad when it's below 70 F in your air-conditioned office, and you can go home to the same cooled environment in your air-conditioned car.
In places with the "siesta" (I can think of Mexico, Central America, etc.), air conditioning is not as widespread, or only beginning to be widespread. Even my middle-class friend's family house in Tabasco (arguably the most hot and humid state in Mexico) did not have air conditioning when I stayed with them.
With all the ridiculous stereotypes posted through out this thread on both sides of the issue, I really hate to call it an issue, you choose "horrible time management" to reply to?
That's because Florida only became really populated after the invention and mainstream diffusion of air conditioning. Virtually every indoor environment in Florida is air conditioned. Doing business in the "Florida heat" isn't that bad when it's below 70 F in your air-conditioned office, and you can go home to the same cooled environment in your air-conditioned car.
In places with the "siesta" (I can think of Mexico, Central America, etc.), air conditioning is not as widespread, or only beginning to be widespread. Even my middle-class friend's family house in Tabasco (arguably the most hot and humid state in Mexico) did not have air conditioning when I stayed with them.
The country as a whole became more transient after WW II, AC may have had a partial influence but back in the 1950's it was still a luxury item that many could not afford yet the population here had already started booming.
Many bases were opened here in the early 40's and when servicemen returned they stayed. That in addition to retirees coming down, many who never had AC the entire time they lived here, is what started the Florida population boom.
I also don't know many businesses that keep the air below 70, usually it is 73 to 78. Too cold for me but I have to deal with it. You must also keep in mind those that use the air sparingly because we moved here for warm weather.
The country as a whole became more transient after WW II, AC may have had a partial influence but back in the 1950's it was still a luxury item that many could not afford yet the population here had already started booming.
Many bases were opened here in the early 40's and when servicemen returned they stayed. That in addition to retirees coming down, many who never had AC the entire time they lived here, is what started the Florida population boom.
I also don't know many businesses that keep the air below 70, usually it is 73 to 78. Too cold for me but I have to deal with it. You must also keep in mind those that use the air sparingly because we moved here for warm weather.
When I was at USF the Summer of '09 (mainly June and July), the buildings on campus were cooled to at least 70 degrees, and perhaps even under that.
I found Florida summers much, much, much more pleasant than Northern Minnesota winters. Not as pleasant as Northern Minnesota summers, obviously, but much more tolerable than a winter with A/C. And I didn't even have a car, and in a place like Florida that has no concept of "density", I walked long distances, generally in the late afternoon, to get groceries, etc.
The only problem was that rollercoaster rides tend to make me sick when the temperature is above 90 F, or the dewpoint above 75 F, or whatever. I've never felt that before at Valleyfair (in the Twin Cities, MN) despite being there in similar weather.
When I was at USF the Summer of '09 (mainly June and July), the buildings on campus were cooled to at least 70 degrees, and perhaps even under that.
I found this was common in TN, too. I get hot very, very easily, and even I would often feel chilly in stores during the summer. At home I'd usually keep my AC set to 72-74, and many if not most stores felt cooler than that. Of course, I don't know what their thermostats were actual set to, I just know it often felt very cool in stores.
I found this was common in TN, too. I get hot very, very easily, and even I would often feel chilly in stores during the summer. At home I'd usually keep my AC set to 72-74, and many if not most stores felt cooler than that. Of course, I don't know what their thermostats were actual set to, I just know it often felt very cool in stores.
I agree. It can be just as uncomfortable inside during the summer. So cold, and you're just wearing shorts and a t-shirt. It's especially a problem during the first few weeks of school
I would say the heat and humidity would do it. And I guess the history of the north being more industrialized and the south being agricultural. In no way is "slow" a bad thing, some days I want to live slowly too.
Even CT can get to humid for me sometimes and it slows me down.
Other than that, my Canadian friends poke fun at me because I walk so fast apparently. I just tell them they're slowpokes
And I apparently talk fast. I guess I'm just used to it.
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