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This is a kinda funny post. Never been west of Nevada and found the people out there (in Reno area for business) OK. I feel I can get along most anywhere! Even got "along" in Maine ... not accepted mind you, just along!
I guess there's something to that old saying "Texas, its whole 'nother state of mind!" I can let that ol' Texas drawl roll when I want to ... drove them Maniacs crazy some times! Heh heh !!!!!
I grew up part of my life in Texas and part in Massachusetts, I can switch accents faster then you can blink an eye...there is nothing like dropping Ya'll into a conversation in Boston...
I'm doing a little research on Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio as possible places to relocate from San Francisco. I can see there's no shortage of opinions on the merits and drawbacks of the respective cities. What I'm not finding is much mention of the cultural/cosmopolitan atmosphere. So far Dallas seems to rate as the most diverese according to you all.
I'm a gay white man. 44, single, have lived all over the country growing up, (military). I'm not a swishy lisping characature, but I've gotten quite happy not having to pretend I'm something I'm not. Here's my main question: I'm looking for a more affordable place to live, but I don't want to completely give up the culture and diversity of a city like SF. Which city do you all think is the most accepting of people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, etc? I plan on visiting to see for myself, but would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I'm doing a little research on Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio as possible places to relocate from San Francisco. I can see there's no shortage of opinions on the merits and drawbacks of the respective cities. What I'm not finding is much mention of the cultural/cosmopolitan atmosphere. So far Dallas seems to rate as the most diverese according to you all.
I'm a gay white man. 44, single, have lived all over the country growing up, (military). I'm not a swishy lisping characature, but I've gotten quite happy not having to pretend I'm something I'm not. Here's my main question: I'm looking for a more affordable place to live, but I don't want to completely give up the culture and diversity of a city like SF. Which city do you all think is the most accepting of people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, etc? I plan on visiting to see for myself, but would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
I was in SF last Memorial weekend, loved the waterfront area, especially In & Out, I ate there 5 times in 2 nights I would probably recommend Houston, I was there last year and culture wise its seemed similar to SF.
I'm doing a little research on Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio as possible places to relocate from San Francisco. I can see there's no shortage of opinions on the merits and drawbacks of the respective cities. What I'm not finding is much mention of the cultural/cosmopolitan atmosphere. So far Dallas seems to rate as the most diverese according to you all.
I'm a gay white man. 44, single, have lived all over the country growing up, (military). I'm not a swishy lisping characature, but I've gotten quite happy not having to pretend I'm something I'm not. Here's my main question: I'm looking for a more affordable place to live, but I don't want to completely give up the culture and diversity of a city like SF. Which city do you all think is the most accepting of people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, etc? I plan on visiting to see for myself, but would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks!
Houston is the largest and most diverse city in Texas with the most culture and the most cosmopolitan atmosphere, hands down. Unlike DFW, Houston doesn't feel like a Texas city, more like an American city. It has a lot of international flavor. Not to say there is none, but overall there is very little racial tension here. We have historically (insert race/ethnicity here) areas, but for the most part people of different backgrounds live side-by-side peacefully, whether in the city or the suburbs. Montrose is one of the top ten "gayborhoods" in the U.S., but GLBT live all over Houston, as you learned in the other thread. Our Pride festival was last Saturday. It has the largest attendance (200,000+) of any Pride parade in the South, third largest in the U.S., and is the only one to be held at night. Here's a YouTube of part of the parade last year, more about gay Houston, and some promotionalvideos, including an award-winning documentary about Houston in general. Houstonians are pretty friendly and welcoming to newcomers so I can't imagine you having a problem meeting people or being accepted. Good luck with whatever you decide!
I actually meant Houston, not Dallas. It was late and I'd bee following threads on this site, and looking up info on others for a few hours. Thanks too for all those links. Really appreciate it.
Houston has Montrose while Dallas has Oak Lawn. I may be oversimplifying, but once a metro hits a certain size, they are going to be essentially the same wherever you do. True, there will be some differences in the vibe, the slang, the clothing fashions, the food, and so forth. However, these are ultimately superficialities.
In the end, it ultimately depends on finding an an area/neighborhood you can at least bear, if not love AND finding people whom you can relate to well. Practically every metro area with a population above 1 million is bound to offer at least a little something for everyone. 4 million +? not. a. problem...if you know where to look.
General Rule of Thumb: Older middle class neighborhoods (i.e. Pre World War II) will have the area's most cosmopolitan outlooks on life. This is just as true for Dallas as it is for Los Angeles and Lubbock. Therefore, if a newcomer cannot or doesn't want to buy a house in such neighborhoods, then they should at least find social connections there - so as to offer relief from culture shock.
I actually meant Houston, not Dallas. It was late and I'd bee following threads on this site, and looking up info on others for a few hours. Thanks too for all those links. Really appreciate it.
No problem! If you move here, modster gave you great suggestions of neighborhoods in the other thread. Again, good luck.
hmm thats weird about it not being the same i thought that with evryone relocating to texas ,north carolina... that it has become more metropolitan and also has alot of illegals
what towns, citys in texas would you say are culture shock
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I would probably recommend Houston, I was there last year and culture wise its seemed similar to SF.
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