Is there anyone from NJ/NY pleased or displeased with your move to Texas? (Houston: lawyer, school)

[Spade]

Originally Posted by evilgrag

What exactly is a "Texas Mentality?"

They probably want to say they don't want to come across a person that is like the George Bush mentality, even though George Bush is not originally from Texas. And after 8 years of pure unadulturated mess, could you blame them.

[love roses]

I think there are a lot of people here who are disgusted with Bush and definitely make a point to say he's not really from here. He's disowned!

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by love roses

I think there are a lot of people here who are disgusted with Bush and definitely make a point to say he's not really from here. He's disowned!

LOL!!! True! But he really ISN'T from Texas. His family is from the east coast, and he was born in CT!

[freedomwolf]

Originally Posted by TexasReb

Ayyyy-men on that one, hon!

I guess I will NEVER quite understand it. And yankees who move down here often wonder "where is that Southern hospitality we heard so much about.."....even though THEY are the ones who bring on the "attitude" that perfectly expresses why there is so much of a negative feeling towards them in Texas (and the South in general).

The "Texas mentality" indeed, BlueSkies! What in the HELL (pardon the french, ladies) is that supposed to mean or imply?

They love our milk and honey, but get down here and start right off the bat critizising our way of life and lecture us on how they did it "Up North" or on the West Coast. Apparently, in an effort to change us into a carbon-copy of the land they ruined and fled.

Well, here is my bottom line: Love me, love my dog (which is Texas, the South, and our wonderful part of the country). One will find NO place on earth more pleasant and friendly to newcomers if they simply keep in mind ONE simple rule"

This is OUR home --- operative term -- down here. We love it. And we are not going to change it for "you" or anybody else. If that axiom can't be handled? Welllllll, Then SouthWest Airlines is ready when y'all are. Gutgawdamighty.

Hey Texas Reb,

I agree. I grew up in NJ and live in Upstate New York the past 3 years. There's definitely some post on here that make me wonder what people are thinking. I also am considering moving to Texas.

I visited Texas once before. I was in the Dallas area. I had a great time. The people were very friendly and also had a good sense of humor. They joked about me being a Yankee (all in good fun) and were more than willing to strike up a conversation or lend a helping hand. The other thing I noticed was that the people seemed to be real proud to be Texans. (not in a conceited way) I really liked it there. And one thing you are right about is: People tend to move away from somewhere and want someplace not so crazy and congested. Once they get there they complain that they can't get their cappucino anywhere nearby and then they go about and try and recreate the place they just left. It's crazy.

Also other people on this post are so casually saying that NJ/NY kind of people would be more suited to Houston or the this or that area. How in the world to they know what type of person I am and what would suit me???? It's really what you're willing to make of it. Find a place that makes you feel good, treat people nice, and chances are they'll respond in kind.

Have a great day!

Any information on the Van Alstyne, Sherman areas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[freedomwolf]

Originally Posted by Spade

They probably want to say they don't want to come across a person that is like the George Bush mentality, even though George Bush is not originally from Texas. And after 8 years of pure unadulturated mess, could you blame them.

Don't forget the 8 years of Bill Clinton. That makes 16 years. 8 unadulterated and 8 adulterated. LOL!

[NOTAM]

TEXAS mentality? hey, yall know, it's hard to be humble when yer a Texan....what can i say? those who aint, are just plain jealous. can't blame em.

Originally Posted by evilgrag

What exactly is a "Texas Mentality?"

[ms_tapestry]

The Texas mentality. . .God, country and family, in that order. . .I just moved to West Texas from Fort Worth. Dallas and Fort Worth are as different as night and day. Dallas is more big business, Fort Worth is a little more relaxed. The traffic sucks in both cities. I lived 17 miles from my job site in Fort Worth and sometimes it would take as much as 45 minutes to get there.

West Texans, I'm finding, are a breed unto themselves. Laid back, a slower pace of life. Folks still open the doors for each other at restaurants and the post office as opposed to barging ahead to get in the door first. Men tip their hats to ladies and stop to help them change a flat if they're stuck on the side of the road.

If you're in a hurry, Texas ain't the place for you.

[crbcrbrgv]

Mentality was a poor choice of words and I apologize. It is my opinion that Chicagoans and New Yorkers would fare better in Houston as opposed to DFW because it is more diverse and has a lot more to offer. Many of us from these metros are more family, God, and country as opposed to God, country and family. And we tend to be a lot more liberal. Heck, I vote Republican easily more than 75 percent of the time and I've been told many times I am a bleeding heart. It is also my opinion that Houston is faster paced than Dallas although I am sure many would beg to differ.

[Spade]

I would have to agree with you on the pace of Houston and Dallas. While Dallas is not slow pace imo in any means. It's slow compared to Houston. Dallas seems like they are stuck in an era and they are relaxed jusssst a bit.

[jeffisok]

Originally Posted by twojciac

I'm from Long Island by the way of Virginia and now in the Plano area and I'm happy. You couldn't pay me enough to move back to LI.

My partner and I are moving to Tomball (20 Miles outside of Houston) in 3 days from LI and can't wait to get out of here. ALthough I'm not originally from LI (been here 4 years) I can't wait to get away from New York/Yorkers and live in Texas with Texans. They are some of the nicest people on the planet (Though admittedly some are far behind the times). I'm looking forward to living in my adopted state.