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You realize that farmers (and their families) equate to about 0.5% of the population of the Midwest, right?
That's why I bolded the word stereotypes, because those are perceptions that some people hold. My attempt was to show how certain perceptions often are mischaracterized by pop culture, while others may or may not always be true.
This is impossible to answer. I don't know why people insist on trying to discuss these types of topics when it should be obvious that every place has good and bad, nice and rude, outgoing and introverted, etc etc, people. There is no right (or wrong) answer because everywhere has friendly people - and everywhere has not so friendly people. Want to break it down any further than that, it depends on personal experiences and who you know, and there is always bias when answering based on those criteria.
This is impossible to answer. I don't know why people insist on trying to discuss these types of topics when it should be obvious that every place has good and bad, nice and rude, outgoing and introverted, etc etc, people. There is no right (or wrong) answer because everywhere has friendly people - and everywhere has not so friendly people. Want to break it down any further than that, it depends on personal experiences and who you know, and there is always bias when answering based on those criteria.
Of course you can find a variety of people in any place. But there are some regions where attitudes are definitely different. For example you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who condones passive aggressiveness in the Northeast. But on the West Coast it's very common.
Friendliest to strangers: The Deep South. Southern hospitality is second to none, but it's hard for outsiders to break into that culture.
Most likely to help someone in need: The Northeast. When I was living in Syracuse, I can't tell you how many people would pull over to offer me a ride whenever I was carrying groceries home in the snow. Northeasterners may have a cold exterior, but their heart is in the right place and they'll be there for you when you need them the most.
Easiest to make new acquaintances: The Midwest (WI, MN, ND, SD in particular). Just buy a pitcher of beer and you're good. People are friendly, open, and always happy to meet new people. Though, many Midwesterns already have well established circles of loyal friends, and it's often hard to truly be part of those circles unless you've known the people since kindergarten.
Easiest to make new friends: The West Coast. With it's laid-back vibe and high number of transplants there's no better place to actually form new friendships than the West. Though the car-centered culture leads to some rather unfriendly behavior on the road.
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