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I grew up in Montana and lived in Wyoming for several years. People in those states could beso bizarre (and extremely annoying). It seemed like eating was so shameful to do. At potlucks people would circle the table like vultures and seemed so reluctant to just get their food and eat. Then when they got it they would go,on and on about the nutritional content and provide a running commentary on it. Sports announcers put less effort into calling games than I've seen there. It also seemed like everyone was on some sort of diet.
In North Dakota, where I live now, and in Iowa where I have family, the attitude seems to be eat what you want and in a social setting just choose your food, sit down and eat. Take all you want, eat what you take, but don't be a pig. Of course basic etiquette applies there.
I've lived in various places and there does seem to be various attitudes towards food.
Here in NW Pennsylvania, the attitude seems to be get your food and eat what you want. There isn't really a lot of talk of being on diets and not a lot of shaming going on about what others eat. People here don't look askance if you take a 2nd helping but will look at you sideways if you go up for 3rds or 4ths, lol.
In Kentucky, food was a popular topic of discussion. Shortly after breakfast, talk would turn to what was lunch was going to be. People insisted on trying this...try that...
In Upstate NY food wasn't a big deal unless it was associated with a get together such as a clambake or other event. Kind of similar to here in PA--eat whatever but don't be obnoxious and make a hog of yourself
That's amazing to me! I'm in New York, and people here are very interested in food. It's probably the foodie-eat town in America.
However, I do find that some people are excessively conscious of nutritional value, and many experts have commented that, compared to other countries like France, we don't take much pleasure in eating.
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most people I work with will chose quality over quantity and price. I have co-workers who will walk a few extra blocks for some special muffin. (I would too, but for coffee). Also, very picky about things that are very new York like bagels and pizza.(I am too. I actually think we get better bagels and pizza in New jersey).
People are very conscious about ingredients, sustainability, recycling etc (use their own bowls at the salad place).
obviously if you watch those studies come out each year, people in AR love their food. To many the junkier the better, but because of our region of the state and the number of transfers we have, quality good is very easy to find. We have some outstanding dining places, pricey but great, we have more diversity than most would think and there are new restaurants everywhere, from major chains to mom and pop places. And believe it or not people here, some anyway do look for quality over quantity. Of course the natives love for their meats and their overcooked veggies, but natives are not what most see here.
In my parts of TN, NC, and FL. We like it, eat it and only dissect it if we want the recipe. Food is good and you can take all you want and I never hear anyone talking about the nutritional content.
My family in NY pay stupid prices for food and the restaurants that they like I find lacking, too expensive and with lines too long. I think they get hung up on what's "in" rather than thinking for themselves. I am just not impressed as I can make the food better myself...well except for the pizza. I stink at pizza crust like NY.
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). Also, very picky about things that are very new York like bagels and pizza.(I am too. I actually think we get better bagels and pizza in New jersey).
