What Areas of VA are Free of the "Yankee Go Home" Attitude? (Richmond: transplants, house)

[macalan]

We currently live in a burb of Charleston, SC in an area full of transplants. Despite it being a transplant "friendly" area, we often hear when we mention we are originally from New England (MA) - "Yankee Go Home", and it's not being said in jest.

It's not something that's said to transplants from other areas of the country, although for a time there was a fixation on people from Ohio. It's not in response to some sort of "we do it this way at home" from us. We are polite and respectful and try to get along with everyone. But if you are a "Yankee" here, it's made clear by many that they don't want you living amongst them.

We are contemplating relocating to VA to get away from the hurricanes as it gets harder as we get older to board up the house, drive 5 hours in bumper to bumper traffic to evacuate every year, and all that comes with the - the prep, the cost, etc. We also have family and friends in the state, plus it's closer to home and being near DC is a huge plus.

I'm hoping VA is not like SC with how they feel about people from the north. Are there particular spots in VA where this attitude is not prevalent and people are more accepting of ALL "outsiders"? I'm thinking Northern, VA, Charlottesville, Richmond burbs and perhaps Williamsburg? My niece lives in Annandale and she is from NH and doesn't mention this happening there. We're not sure Northern VA is in the budget and/or the traffic is something we'll want to deal with as we age so would like to have a couple of other places to explore when we visit.

Thank you.

[leighland]

I live in the Washington DC suburbs

Many times I yell YANKEE GO HOME

Im also fond of GO BACK TO CALIFORNIA COMMIE but no one listens to me.

Probably bc I yell in English, French or simply swear in Italian but everyone around me speaks Salvadorian Dialect Spanish, Urdu, Viet, Chinese of some sort, plus some West African tongue. She speaks French but runs in her house when I start *****-ing..

I should disclose my Birth Certificate says Rhode Island and we lived in SoCal for awhile so...

[leighland]

I would like to add I am very impressed that even if I type a French "naughty word". the *** come on

[leighland]

I would also add my RI cousins born and bred, retired to Charleston after building their home near the beach and no one can understand them as their English sounds halfway between Yonkers and Southie Boston. Ordering Salsa at Mexican restaurants has been a particular painful challenge as they sound like theyre ordering SelzerWater. "SELZ_SAH"

[Positiveone]

I’m surprised it’s still like that this day & age. Especially now. So many people are relocating from all over the place. We just moved out of Las Vegas to Utah. Majority of the people we met here in Utah, are originally from here (Utah). But they are very welcoming. Very laid back mellow people. We were considering moving to the Richmond Virginia area. Due to the fact that I will eventually need major pancreatic surgery.
Have you ever considered Richmond?
Good luck

[macalan]

Originally Posted by Positiveone

I’m surprised it’s still like that this day & age. Especially now. So many people are relocating from all over the place. We just moved out of Las Vegas to Utah. Majority of the people we met here in Utah, are originally from here (Utah). But they are very welcoming. Very laid back mellow people. We were considering moving to the Richmond Virginia area. Due to the fact that I will eventually need major pancreatic surgery.
Have you ever considered Richmond?
Good luck

Hi there. Yes, we are considering that area. Not the city itself (we are not city people), but the surrounding suburbs. Best of luck with your surgery.

[spencer114]

The majority of people living in Virginia have been born outside of Virginia for the last 2-3 decades. No one in any of the urban areas or towns will have a “go home yankee attitude”. I doubt many in the rural areas will either. Everyone is already from PA or NJ or Korea or El Salvador. That old South bull**** died generations ago in Virginia. Come on in. We like new people.

[macalan]

Originally Posted by spencer114

The majority of people living in Virginia have been born outside of Virginia for the last 2-3 decades. No one in any of the urban areas or towns will have a “go home yankee attitude”. I doubt many in the rural areas will either. Everyone is already from PA or NJ or Korea or El Salvador. That old South bull**** died generations ago in Virginia. Come on in. We like new people.

And we love Virginia. Beautiful state.

[Watchful]

Originally Posted by macalan

And we love Virginia. Beautiful state.

Just say “Ah’m so happy to move here from South Carolina…”

[macalan]

Originally Posted by watchful

just say “ah’m so happy to move here from south carolina…”

:d