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Half of the people I know who live in Spartanburg County are originally from the Northeast or Midwest. I dont know where you were living in Spartanburg County - if you were in an area like Pauline or Startex and never ventured out of those small areas, then I could see how you would get the impression that you did. But seriously, I know tons of northerners living all over Spartanburg, Duncan, Moore, Boiling Springs, Greer, etc. etc.
I don't think it's a stretch to say that it will often take someone a little more than three months to completely "assimilate" into their new community - regardless of where you are from. Greenville has more of a transplant feel in many ways but that's also because it's a larger area.
I see you live nearby; we are in Seminole, FL. We bought property in the upstate about 4 years ago, and will be building our future home this year. Everyone we have met has been very welcoming. I agree; in downtown Greenville, you will probably meet more transplants than natives.
I don't know if it makes any difference, but I don't tell people where I'm from unless asked. Once I get to know people, of course they find out, but by then we're friends. So many people are moving to SC from FL, they're probably not all that thrilled to hear, "Hi! We just moved here from Florida!"
I see you live nearby; we are in Seminole, FL. We bought property in the upstate about 4 years ago, and will be building our future home this year. Everyone we have met has been very welcoming. I agree; in downtown Greenville, you will probably meet more transplants than natives.
I don't know if it makes any difference, but I don't tell people where I'm from unless asked. Once I get to know people, of course they find out, but by then we're friends. So many people are moving to SC from FL, they're probably not all that thrilled to hear, "Hi! We just moved here from Florida!"
I agree. I hate saying I'm from Florida. Every time I meet another Floridian I cringe. One reason I left SOFLA was to get away from the crazy Floridians and their impatience, their terrible driving skills, their rudness, and so on. Then I realize those Floridians who've made a home here probably left for the same reasons and have (hopefully) left whatever "bad habits" back in FL. Those who don't adapt to the simpler and more easy going way of life here (compared to FL) seem to go back from where they came, and to those I say "good ridance!"
No matter where you go you will find people who resent outsiders from coming into their area or people who are not as friendly. I lived in Ct. all my life. My daughters friend moved there with her family from New York. The mom complained that everyone seemed so unfriendly there compared to where she was from. I also met another family from Alabama. Same feelings. When I moved to Florida there were friendly people and not so friendly. It is everywhere. You just have to find your own way. Now I will be moving to the Greenville area from fl. sometime within the next year. I am sure I will find the same thing going on there.
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