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Hi everyone -
I'm relocating to Charleston in five weeks and I must tell you - I'm nervous. And excited. But more nervous. I've lived all over the country (NY, MI, NM, OR) but never lived in the South before (but have done a TON of research) - anyone recently relocate? Can you tell me of your experiences?
I do look forward to being a new member of your community!
Hi everyone -
I'm relocating to Charleston in five weeks and I must tell you - I'm nervous. And excited. But more nervous. I've lived all over the country (NY, MI, NM, OR) but never lived in the South before (but have done a TON of research) - anyone recently relocate? Can you tell me of your experiences?
I do look forward to being a new member of your community!
Don't come down here & spout, "Back where I'm from, we do things this way", or "why don't you have a (insert store, restaurant, etc) like we do back home", and you'll be ok.
Don't come down here & spout, "Back where I'm from, we do things this way", or "why don't you have a (insert store, restaurant, etc) like we do back home", and you'll be ok.
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I had no plans on doing that.
Anyone else...
You'll be fine !!!!!!!!!!. Natives are fine for the best part and us transplants (apparently that's what the locals call us)are huge in numbers and are no problem.
Downtown has a cool vibe. If you've lived in larger cities, then you can usually get your fill from live theatre, shows, art festivals, pubs, restaurants, clubs, etc. in the downtown area. Public transportation or taxis aren't as great here (almost non-existent). But I think you'll really like this city (most do, when coming). Over 65% of people buying homes in the Charleston area are from out of state. So there are plenty of people that were in your shoes. The trick is to find a friend really quick that has a boat. Then just spend the summer evenings on the boat going to restaurants, or goofing off like I do.
There's plenty to do here to keep you busy. Pull up the "City Paper" online to see what's going on.
I moved from Southern California about a year ago. You're fine to say 'Back home we....' because there are so many transplants you will definitely get good lively and fun conversations going.
Most people are friendly, but definitely it's a different way of thinking and a different way of life.
Good luck, you'll be fine! PM if you need any help.
Hmmmmmm, I really wouldn't recommend saying "Back home we....." unless you are with a group of transplants. We have a new teacher who moved here this school year from MI, and she must say that 5 - 10 times each day. It drives us crazy! "At my old school...", "Back in Michigan....", "Why don't you guys have......llike they do in Michigan?" I'm not a blueblood "local", but have lived here almost 26 years and I get tired of hearing it. She hasn't fit in well or made many friends because of it. If you do get the urge to say it, try to keep it to a minimum.
Do try local foods, local hangouts, local pastimes, etc. so that you can get a true feel for the area. Charleston is a wonderful place to live and is so rich in culture and history, which is what makes it unique! I hope you grow to love living here as much as I do!
I don't care if you have moved from another state, another city or town or another school in the same area...you are going to say 'back there we did.........." It is human nature.
For newbies in any place -- there is an adjustment period. It's all in how you deliver your 'back home' stories.....Nobody likes to be insulted or told they are not as good as something else....
A southerner loves to hear that something in the south is better than back at the other place. :-))).
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Let me know how it goes, we are hoping to move south next fall!
. Natives are fine for the best part and us transplants (apparently that's what the locals call us)
are huge in numbers and are no problem.
