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Might be moving to charlotte or greensboro sometime in the near future. . . but not alone thankfully! Good post, thanks for sharing.
Trust me, Keithdoxon obviously has had bad experiences here that likely have nothing to do with the city. He insults everything southern and I am sure he would do the same to westerners or midwesterners if he were in another place. I can see that he has prejudices that should not influence your decision. Most of the people that I know that are single, and tons are from NYC, love everything about the city. Check it out on your own. Don't pay attention to negative posts.
Wow I just realized that that guy actually said DC was friendly and Charlotte wasn't. That gave me a pretty good laugh. Yes, both DC and Charlotte have a lot of transplants, but a lot of the transplants in DC don't seem to plan on staying there very long and are just trying to work their way up the corporate/government ladder. Being friendly is pretty low on their list of priorites. If I had a nickel for every time I almost got run over walking in a shopping center parking lot in the DC area, I'd probably have another $5 (LOL, but that's 100 times!). On the other hand, to me it seems like people try to move to Charlotte in order to settle down and start a family (which may agree with the OP's point that it may not be the best place for singles).
IMO Charlotte is one of the friendlier places I've been to and definitely friendlier than anywhere I've lived (southern NJ, central PA, Baltimore). And while I'd say Charlotte is certainly friendlier than Philly and Baltimore, I wouldn't go as far as calling them "unfriendly," and I would also say those two places are much more friendly than DC. Pointing out the crime statistics of Philly and Baltimore doesn't really have a lot to do with their level of friendliness. Yes, they both have their rough areas (and BTW I think the more common nickname for Baltimore is Bodymore, Murderland not Bloodymore), but for the most part they can be avoided.
And while I'd say Charlotte is certainly friendlier than Philly and Baltimore, I wouldn't go as far as calling them "unfriendly," and I would also say those two places are much more friendly than DC. Pointing out the crime statistics of Philly and Baltimore doesn't really have a lot to do with their level of friendliness.
LOL. What is it with the obsession with "crime maps" on this forum Last I checked, most major cities have crime
In terms of whether a city is "friendly," it depends on how one defines the term. DC is one of those cities where everyone talks everyone else's ears off, because people come and go so quickly, and while they're there, they need to climb the various career ladders, and they want to unwind and have a social life as well, all of which means being very outgoing at work and at play. It's a work hard, play hard kind of city. So I think when people say DC is friendly, they're saying that people are really social and outgoing.
It may just be me. I am a people person and I smile a lot. I do not find unfriendly people anywhere. I was in a bar at the NYC's Empire State Building one time and within an hour, I knew about everyone there. The only unfriendly people I have ever met in France were not French. I meet people that have personal issues and are not bubbly, but that applies anywhere. All people can't be amiable all the time. A place is not friendly or unfriendly. It is the people there and their friendliness is only a perception by the beholder.
I have never had a problem making friends regardless of where I am in the world. I was in the Orlando airport two years ago heading for Europe via Virgin Air and met a charming Jordanian couple. We went to lunch together in the airport. I really thought nothing of where they were from. I thought they were delightful until security escorted them away and I never saw them again. That is really a true story. But, really, a positive attitude and a smiling face will change your perception in all likelyhood.
P.S. If anyone disagrees with me that is fine. But, if you want to tell me that I am an idiot because of some spelling error, please know that I don't care and am too lazy to go back over the crap that I write. And yes, Charlotte is a very, very, friendly city and the locals talk more than any other people that I have ever met in the world. But, I think that is a good thing. I am a chatter box as well.
2011 is not best time to evaluate a Charlotte. Lots of people are hunkered down in their abode with no job, under employed or just with no money to spend. Also much less influx of people moving here due to lack of jobs. For single people its sort of like the music stopped and everyone grabbed the chair that was available.
I guess Cornelius is the place. It was solid packed with single girls and guys in the 30-40 year old category last night at all bars. And, they are all hot. No shortage up here obviously.
Keith, run don't walk and leave this place as soon as possible...I am a female in my 50's...It is an unfriendly miserable place...I am from the north and have lived in other places, and have never found such negativity
If you look different from others and don't have the same way of speaking, you are shunned...I am a classy female who came here with a positive attitude...I am appalled as to how I have been treated...
A very snobby place, without any reason to be...I lived in a upscale suburb in Long Island, NY and never acted like I was better then anyone...You can't meet a man to date...You go out and just stand there. You try to speak to a female and they are busy texting or they walk away from you in the middle of a conversation..I have never experienced anything like this...I have even been shunned at several churches because of where I am from...This is a challenging place!!!! People should try to make other's welcome, not attack them for not understanding....
Yes, really!!! Believe it or not...It has happened...I am a positive upbeat person...Love to dance and have fun..Classy, dress nice...Went to church and this man in front of me asked if I was visiting and I replied no I live here...Went to a memorial for someone that passed away..Sat down at the table where people were eating, and people just got up and moved away..Such rudeness!...I couldn't believe my eyes...I guess I am not suppose to be here...I don't know what else to think...I visit other places and I am treated with respect...I have found living here, if you voice your opinion about anything, it is you fault that it is not working out...Instead of making you feel welcome, you are attacked...
Keith, run don't walk and leave this place as soon as possible...I am a female in my 50's...It is an unfriendly miserable place...I am from the north and have lived in other places, and have never found such negativity
If you look different from others and don't have the same way of speaking, you are shunned...I am a classy female who came here with a positive attitude...I am appalled as to how I have been treated...
A very snobby place, without any reason to be...I lived in a upscale suburb in Long Island, NY and never acted like I was better then anyone...You can't meet a man to date...You go out and just stand there. You try to speak to a female and they are busy texting or they walk away from you in the middle of a conversation..I have never experienced anything like this...I have even been shunned at several churches because of where I am from...This is a challenging place!!!! People should try to make other's welcome, not attack them for not understanding....
Wow!! As mentioned before, Charlotte is a 'very' diverse city. For you to stereotype people here as you did shows that you have personal issues that are deep rooted and obviously based on the way people react to you personally. It isn't where you are from, it is your negativeness. I am sorry for the experiences you have had that have made you such a sour/miserable person, but you do not present a credible opinion. It appears that people just don't seem to want to be around you personally. Try to consider why and you could overcome your negativity. I suppose it is possible that you live on the worse block in the world, but I doubt it. Of course, if people get up and move when you are around, it could be a hygene issue as well. I hope things work out for you. Of course, I-77 is not far away either. Maybe you would be happier going back up north where everyone is friendly and accepting.
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Last I checked, most major cities have crime 
