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I did post a similar thread on another forum, and I will quote another poster and myself below, in case anyone has any additional thoughts they'd like to share:
First, a helpful post by BC1960:
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Originally Posted by BC1960
I think the term you're looking for is "salt of the earth"...it sort of indicates a simple, easy going, nice, helpful, but not necessarily well educated person who isn't materialistic. The spectrum of desirable to undesirable is something like:
salt of the earth/redneck/white trash.
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My response:
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Originally Posted by NDL
I do see (and agree) that I titled and described this thread in a way that could misrepresent the heart of my query - especially in light of the fact that my thread was received like a lead filled balloon in the Asheville forum.
So yes; "salt of the earth" it is - and I don't say this for the purpose of offending anyone, but I much prefer an area on the west side of, or west of, Raleigh, that is dominated by Southerners.
Why Southern? Because as much as good people can be found anywhere in the world, and of any culture, I much prefer the laid back posture that small town Southerners take. Some people don't care for it; I love it  |
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I do see the earthy aspect of Asheville as a plus (especially restaurants, markets, and activities that cater to this group), so long as it doesn't lead to the excessive regulation and taxes of what we had back in NY.
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