[ddlove01]

Originally Posted by Liberty911

Why do Floridians dislike Northerners?

Because it is part of American culture going back to a pre Civil War era. Northerners telling Southerners what to do, how to do it, and how to live. You just can't change a culture that is so firmly entrenched in the South.

And Florida is the south. Parts, particularly south Florida, is being / has been changed by those who immigrate from the Caribbean, Cuba, and the north. Floridians resent their heritage and ways of life being taken away by the northern way.

It also doesn't help that the Northerner accent is so distinct (abusing, rude, and loud) and that places them into a pile with everyone else who speaks the same. They come down for 4-5 months, overcrowd the streets, beaches, local hangouts and exhibit a sense of entitlement. IME, scammers and cheaters are not from within Florida, but are from the North.

This is such a blanket statement! Scammers are only from the north, what a crock. There are bad ppl everywhere. Oh, and by the way, FLORIDA is NOT THE SOUTH!!!!

[sfla84]

Originally Posted by tilli

I don't dislike them. I just wish they'd shut up about how they did it up north.

DING DING DING...We have a winner!!!!.Most people from the North are good down to earth.

[HopToIt]

Originally Posted by ddlove01

This is such a blanket statement! Scammers are only from the north, what a crock. There are bad ppl everywhere. Oh, and by the way, FLORIDA is NOT THE SOUTH!!!!

It depends on what part of FL you are in. I can see in some parts of FL where one would say, "Am I in NY or FL?", but also, I can see where you'd think FL is definitely a part of the south, especially in the Northern parts of the state (example: the nicknames "Florgia" and "Floribama."

[TANaples]

Originally Posted by HopToIt

It depends on what part of FL you are in. I can see in some parts of FL where one would say, "Am I in NY or FL?", but also, I can see where you'd think FL is definitely a part of the south, especially in the Northern parts of the state (example: the nicknames "Florgia" and "Floribama."

That is what my daughter says and why she is moving back to NY in a few weeks. She is right.

[gaflsc]

Originally Posted by faithfulFrank

As a western NY'er and future Floridian, I have to agree here. I'm sure Rachel is correct based on the people she knows....the point we are missing here is basically there is very little in common between a NYC person and NY'ers who live in the rest of the BIG state of NY.

They really are different. MANY folks believe they should be different states...congressmen have presented many bills trying to separate them. Our local state congressman is sponsoring one right now. It will never happen, but there are many who think it should. The fact is that most NYC folks have never seen the rest of NY, and most rural NY'ers have never seen NYC. Different worlds completely.

BUT FOLKS......this is a Florida forum, so again, let's stick to this floundering , shaky topic.......

Frank D.

carpetbagger?

[gaflsc]

Originally Posted by Liberty911

Why do Floridians dislike Northerners?

Because it is part of American culture going back to a pre Civil War era. Northerners telling Southerners what to do, how to do it, and how to live. You just can't change a culture that is so firmly entrenched in the South.

And Florida is the south. Parts, particularly south Florida, is being / has been changed by those who immigrate from the Caribbean, Cuba, and the north. Floridians resent their heritage and ways of life being taken away by the northern way.

It also doesn't help that the Northerner accent is so distinct (abusing, rude, and loud) and that places them into a pile with everyone else who speaks the same. They come down for 4-5 months, overcrowd the streets, beaches, local hangouts and exhibit a sense of entitlement. IME, scammers and cheaters are not from within Florida, but are from the North.

Nailed it.

[gaflsc]

Originally Posted by DaniellaG

Hi, I am in Boca Raton which I have heard is not the friendliest. Yesterday for ex there was a big issue at the library when one person asked another to not talk on their cell phone but it was like a yelling match. At the grocery store I saw similar or even how customers treat workers. I am sure it is not like this everywhere in FL but just what I have noticed in this area. There are parts of where I am from in MI that are similar but nothing like what I saw here.

No one from Boca is a native. They're from up nawth or a foreign country.

[HopToIt]

Originally Posted by gaflsc

No one from Boca is a native. They're from up nawth or a foreign country.

Yes, that's true. I hate to say it, but it's pretty obvious too. Sorry!

[TANaples]

Originally Posted by gaflsc

carpetbagger?

growing up on Long Island. Although she did go to college in Cortland and that is ABSOLUTELY upstate and RURAL, the fact remains that Long Island is still nothing like NYC.

Rachael was born in Queens and we moved to Long Island when she was 2 years old. She has lived in Queens now for 2 years and just bought a house on LI. She is more of an "Islander" than a City Girl.

I am the one who is the City "girl" much more than her; born (Manhattan), raised, and spent 28 years in NYC. Although I must admit, I LOVED living on Long Island.

[ddlove01]

Originally Posted by HopToIt

It depends on what part of FL you are in. I can see in some parts of FL where one would say, "Am I in NY or FL?", but also, I can see where you'd think FL is definitely a part of the south, especially in the Northern parts of the state (example: the nicknames "Florgia" and "Floribama."

I have to agree that northern FL is pretty southern but different in some ways, can't explain it. Port St. Lucie (where I am from) is not the south.