Official "Seattle Freeze" Discussion Thread (Republic: cost, pollution)

[tada]

It could be that people have trouble dealing with the frozen Seattleites, and they give up, causing them to become a part of the "problem". I don't think it's total BS.

[toughguy]

BS. Unless I run with a completely isolated crowd that is friends with everyone else in our little social bubble...She is making Seattle sound like a city primarily comprised of social outcasts with little to no interpersonal interaction, which its totally false. I just don't get it....maybe only older people experience this social isolation? I am 27, so perhaps I am living in a different, totally unknown to them, mutually exclusive reality.

In conclusion, being old -and therefore, useless/expendable- probably should be their main concern.

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by toughguy

In conclusion, being old -and therefore, useless/expendable- probably should be their main concern.

You are a flaming ageist.

[JS2452526]

I grew up in the Midwest, spent my college years in Florida & then moved out here on a whim following graduation. I am a successful, aggressive male in my early 20's, and Ill be the first to tell you this place is tough to live in. I am fortunate enough to have the individuality needed to be able to take it, but Im not sure for how long.

People in Seattle are EXTREMELY passive. Its not that I cant make friends, its that I dont even feel like being friends with most of the people in this city that I meet. Everyone is fake, trendy, cliquey and needy. Women seem to settle for any "Chet" guy with a popped collar out here, and it is extremely hard to find attractive, single women who are not complete whores or screwed up in the end. There is no such thing as an individual person in Seattle, they all have to fall into some sort of "socially accepted circuit", whether that be church, tree-hugging, outdoors, etc. Its almost like the dominate male out here has been reversed to be the most nerdy, needy & passive people. Women find you more attractive if you wear glasses & recycle than if you are extremely good looking & drive a fancy car. Extremely screwed up place to live.

[toughguy]

LOL so I guess you are extremely good looking and drive a fancy car? Midwest people.....

[Jennibc]

What's a "Chet guy"?

Toughguy, quit picking on people from the midwest. Most of the people I've met from there are pretty down to earth and consequently, refreshing. Having spent most of my life on the coasts, I sometimes get sick and tired of all of the superiority and smugness exhibited by my fellow coastal denizens. If I weren't so damn afraid of tornadoes and we could find work, I would pack up and move there in a heartbeat.

[seattlerain]

From today's Seattle P-I: Seattle Freeze is not just the temperature by comedian Cathy Sorbo

[LizzieC]

This is coming from a person who's lived in LA, probably one of the hardest places to live in (ridiculous traffic, high cost of living, high crime rate, pollution, unfriendly people) and I can say that the whole "Seattle Freeze" thing is just a mental thing. I have found people here to be very friendly and approachable. I was even surprised at first to have people actually say 'hello' when they pass by you.

That being said, I think in every major city people are going to be a little more reserved. My professors in college would often joke on how people in LA are so closed off and unfriendly. I think that's where I get my own reserve. I'm friendly, but I'm probably not going to become best buds with the guy standing next to me on the street corner. Most of the time you make friends with people who have a commen interest - school, work, hiking, reading, etc.

I've only been here a month, but I feel comfortable here. I've spent most of my time looking for an apartment, applying for jobs, spending time with family - so I haven't had time to get out much. But I'm excited about meeting new people and just getting to know the city more. Anyway, my point is, if you really believe a "Seattle Freeze" exists then it will. If you want to meet people and you're frustrated because not everyone you pass on the street wants to be your friend, then GET INVOLVED. Volunteer, join a club, go to an art show, take a class. Stop whining and start doing something about it.

[goldengrain]

Originally Posted by JS2452526

I am a successful, aggressive male in my early 20's, and Ill be the first to tell you this place is tough to live in. I am fortunate enough to have the individuality needed to be able to take it, but Im not sure for how long.

People in Seattle are EXTREMELY passive. Its not that I cant make friends, its that I dont even feel like being friends with most of the people in this city that I meet. Everyone is fake, trendy, cliquey and needy. There is no such thing as an individual person in Seattle, they all have to fall into some sort of "socially accepted circuit", whether that be church, tree-hugging, outdoors, etc. Its almost like the dominate male out here has been reversed to be the most nerdy, needy & passive people. Women find you more attractive if you wear glasses & recycle than if you are extremely good looking & drive a fancy car. Extremely screwed up place to live.

Sounds like my kind of place. People who think, care, and are not attracted to the superficial.
Values in the right place. Introspective people who look for quality and not the razzle-dazzle.
Wow! Can't wait until I get there!

[Lulu101]

Seattle Freeze, is that some kind of dance style like the electric slide?