Likes/Dislikes About NJ People (Newark: how much, home, allergies)

[JoeSo]

I was raised in north and central NJ and I moved out in 1992,I've been back a couple times since then but I really started to notice the differences in people from NJ and the other states I've lived.
I don't know if it's just that living in Philadelphia sucks worse than living in NJ but I've really actually started to appreciate certain things about NJ people such as my friends etc.

What I still appreciate is that people from NJ will be to the point and direct with you,yet won't be as attacking as say people from Philly.

One of the downsides I still see though from NJ people is that you take yourselves too seriously. Lighten up. That's what I was told once I got out of NJ but notice that I still hold onto some of my 'NJ standards',which I most likely won't be letting go of anytime soon.

[TrishP7]

Originally Posted by JoeSo

I was raised in north and central NJ and I moved out in 1992,I've been back a couple times since then but I really started to notice the differences in people from NJ and the other states I've lived.
I don't know if it's just that living in Philadelphia sucks worse than living in NJ but I've really actually started to appreciate certain things about NJ people such as my friends etc.

What I still appreciate is that people from NJ will be to the point and direct with you,yet won't be as attacking as say people from Philly.

One of the downsides I still see though from NJ people is that you take yourselves too seriously. Lighten up. That's what I was told once I got out of NJ but notice that I still hold onto some of my 'NJ standards',which I most likely won't be letting go of anytime soon.

I didnt realize how much I love NJ until I left here 6mnths ago to live in Florida. I just came back yesterday and I missed it so much.

Although as soon as I came off the plane, my allergies kicked in..I say..theres no place like the fresh air of Newark!! Better than the dam snakes and bugs of Florida...

Love my New Jersians!!

[SPNARD1]

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Originally Posted by trishp7

i didnt realize how much i love nj until i left here 6mnths ago to live in florida. I just came back yesterday and i missed it so much.

Although as soon as i came off the plane, my allergies kicked in..i say..theres no place like the fresh air of newark!! Better than the dam snakes and bugs of florida...

Love my new jersians!!

[JoeSo]

Originally Posted by TrishP7

I didnt realize how much I love NJ until I left here 6mnths ago to live in Florida. I just came back yesterday and I missed it so much.

Although as soon as I came off the plane, my allergies kicked in..I say..theres no place like the fresh air of Newark!! Better than the dam snakes and bugs of Florida...

Love my New Jersians!!

I lived in FL also for awhile back in the 90s but didn't notice much of a difference since most people in FL are from here anyway

[nicolem]

I miss the NJ wit and sense of humor. People are way different up here in NH than in NJ. A much different sense of humor. I witnessed it once again while I was home in NJ recently. My husband witnesses it too. People in NJ get a bad rap for not being friendly. I find that to be opposite. When I go home-people in NJ always hold the door when we are out and are much more friendlier. Here in NH most will let the door slam in your face. When I hold open the door they look shocked. We easily strike up conversations at baseball and hockey games in NJ/Philly, at stores etc-whereever we go. I wish I could say the same for NH.


Where I live now in NH is more friendly than the last place in NH I lived but it is still not like NJ.

[mike0421]

Originally Posted by nicolem

I miss the NJ wit and sense of humor. People are way different up here in NH than in NJ. A much different sense of humor. I witnessed it once again while I was home in NJ recently. My husband witnesses it too. People in NJ get a bad rap for not being friendly. I find that to be opposite. When I go home-people in NJ always hold the door when we are out and are much more friendlier. Here in NH most will let the door slam in your face. When I hold open the door they look shocked. We easily strike up conversations at baseball and hockey games in NJ/Philly, at stores etc-whereever we go. I wish I could say the same for NH.


Where I live now in NH is more friendly than the last place in NH I lived but it is still not like NJ.

Go north of Hanover! I find the people up around Lancaster and Gorham to be friendlier, at least this was the case in my handful of visits to NH. Conversely, the southern corner of NH, around Lowell MA (Pelham I think??), seemed more like an extension of Mass.

[nicolem]

Originally Posted by mike0421

Go north of Hanover! I find the people up around Lancaster and Gorham to be friendlier, at least this was the case in my handful of visits to NH. Conversely, the southern corner of NH, around Lowell MA (Pelham I think??), seemed more like an extension of Mass.

Now that we are in Laconia it is much much better than in Concord-thank God. Yes I agree people are friendlier "north of the notches".

[JoeSo]

Originally Posted by nicolem

I miss the NJ wit and sense of humor.

I agree,it's a very observational sharp type wit. Sometimes sarcastic,and it's something I have that I notice most people other than NJ'yans just don't seem to get. Alot of times it's referred to as 'negative' but I've rarely heard that word used in NJ...to us it's just reality!

[TrishP7]

Originally Posted by JoeSo

I lived in FL also for awhile back in the 90s but didn't notice much of a difference since most people in FL are from here anyway

I guess it all depends on what part of FL you are talking about..i lived in Orlando..very transient town..lots of tourists and retired folks. It just wasnt for me...very cliquish town.

[BrianH1970]

Originally Posted by nicolem

People in NJ get a bad rap for not being friendly. I find that to be opposite. When I go home-people in NJ always hold the door when we are out and are much more friendlier. Here in NH most will let the door slam in your face. When I hold open the door they look shocked. We easily strike up conversations at baseball and hockey games in NJ/Philly, at stores etc-whereever we go.

I see that same type of criticism levied against New Jerseyans and it's just silly. It's gotten to the point where I don't believe people who make those claims. It seems to be just another way to pump up (talk themselves into liking?) the state their currently living in.