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USA: West Coast Vs East Coast
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally from Kentucky, who had lived in California but eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He said it took him about 10 years to get used to PA but he ultimately preferred it to Cali.
This got me thinking about the supposed vast differences between East Coasters and West Coasters' lifestyles and mentalities etc. Having only lived on the East Coast and visited the south of the USA I don't really have any idea what this other 'west coast' lifestyle and mentality is like. I know there's been a big deal made about it in terms of people saying Cali is full of fruits and nuts etc etc *yawn* and the whole East Vs West rap wars in the 90's *double yawn* Has anyone lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping. |
Re: USA: West Coast Vs East Coast
Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4256303)
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally from Kentucky, who had lived in California but eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He said it took him about 10 years to get used to PA but he ultimately preferred it to Cali.
This got me thinking about the supposed vast differences between East Coasters and West Coasters' lifestyles and mentalities etc. Having only lived on the East Coast and visited the south of the USA I don't really have any idea what this other 'west coast' lifestyle and mentality is like. I know there's been a big deal made about it in terms of people saying Cali is full of fruits and nuts etc etc *yawn* and the whole East Vs West rap wars in the 90's *double yawn* Has anyone lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping. Very very grateful we did not. Nuff said. |
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B.I.G all the way baby.... holla at your boy.... etc... etc... etc..
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Re: USA: West Coast Vs East Coast
Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4256303)
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally from Kentucky, who had lived in California but eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He said it took him about 10 years to get used to PA but he ultimately preferred it to Cali.
This got me thinking about the supposed vast differences between East Coasters and West Coasters' lifestyles and mentalities etc. Having only lived on the East Coast and visited the south of the USA I don't really have any idea what this other 'west coast' lifestyle and mentality is like. I know there's been a big deal made about it in terms of people saying Cali is full of fruits and nuts etc etc *yawn* and the whole East Vs West rap wars in the 90's *double yawn* Has anyone lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping. We live in the Illinois now,but we were stationed in Northern Cal. before my husband left the AF,and we've visited Virginia and Florida......if had my way,we'd move back to N.Cal. tomorrow,the whole atmosphere is SO relaxed and 'laid back',we really liked the history around Virginia,and loved Florida,but I'd still,like to live back in the N.Cal.area,there was just something about it....of course San Fransisco is just gorgeous!,but we used to drive all over Napa,Vaccaville,Vallejo,Petaluma,we went as far north as Point Reyes and as far south as Santa Cruz,on I-1,it was speechlessly spectacular!,and the weather is really lovely,most of the time,course the earthquakes are a bit 'hairy!',but then the tornados are not too much fun either!.........Sophia p.s.isn't your husband in the AF? |
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I've lived in the Mid West and the East Coast, the Mid West is definitely slower and the people seem to have more time for you. Only been to LA to stay with my SIL, it seems as busy as the East Coast, but with a bit more sunshine. We did seem to spend a lot of our time on busy freeways, I'm not sure if that's normal or just her :rolleyes:
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So true is completely different. I've lived in the midwest then the east (north VA) then Pacific north west. I felt that I moved to 3 completely different countries every time I moved:(
I loved VA and I have lived here in Seattle for little over a year now but has taken me the longest time to settle in. Maybe it's just how I 'found' my friends but feel VA is more friendly easier to make and find friends than here. VA is more conservative than here (very liberal here etc) and it is hard how to put that into words but it does affect you. I also find here it is harder psychologically being away from home as the time difference is 8 hrs, and a longer plane journey whereas in VA felt very close to the UK. More European people I felt in VA, (reminds me more of home) than here - more Asian, but both places very cosmopolitan and love that. But I love the weather here way better, still nice summers but not awful humid ones like VA (though they were still better than the midwest!) and the surrounding countryside does remind me more of home (sort of!) And I can count on one hand the no of times people asked me where I am from, they are so used here to people of every nationality and that on it's own is worth a lot:) |
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Originally Posted by irnbru4u
(Post 4257206)
So true is completely different. I've lived in the midwest then the east (north VA) then Pacific north west. I felt that I moved to 3 completely different countries every time I moved:(
I loved VA and I have lived here in Seattle for little over a year now but has taken me the longest time to settle in. Maybe it's just how I 'found' my friends but feel VA is more friendly easier to make and find friends than here. VA is more conservative than here (very liberal here etc) and it is hard how to put that into words but it does affect you. I also find here it is harder psychologically being away from home as the time difference is 8 hrs, and a longer plane journey whereas in VA felt very close to the UK. More European people I felt in VA, (reminds me more of home) than here - more Asian, but both places very cosmopolitan and love that. But I love the weather here way better, still nice summers but not awful humid ones like VA (though they were still better than the midwest!) and the surrounding countryside does remind me more of home (sort of!) And I can count on one hand the no of times people asked me where I am from, they are so used here to people of every nationality and that on it's own is worth a lot:) |
Re: USA: West Coast Vs East Coast
Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4256303)
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally from Kentucky, who had lived in California but eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He said it took him about 10 years to get used to PA but he ultimately preferred it to Cali.
This got me thinking about the supposed vast differences between East Coasters and West Coasters' lifestyles and mentalities etc. Having only lived on the East Coast and visited the south of the USA I don't really have any idea what this other 'west coast' lifestyle and mentality is like. I know there's been a big deal made about it in terms of people saying Cali is full of fruits and nuts etc etc *yawn* and the whole East Vs West rap wars in the 90's *double yawn* Has anyone lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping. I've lived in the southwest (AZ) along with South Dakota, Cal (for a very short amount of time) and now NY. For day to day living I much preferred AZ, much more laid back in my opinion and the weather is superb (if you like it hot!:p ). However, there are many places all over the states that I love, all of them have good and bad things about them though. I would definately say that the west is more laid back in general.:) |
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we don't have that valley girl twang, thank god :D
I've a few mates live out on the west coast, all seem to like it, but said they wouldn't want to live there the rest of their lives, certainly with a family, mostly because of the cost, it's alright dossing in a shit hole when your working all day and partying all night and hardly ever home. |
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Mid-West:
Nice, easy-paced lifestyle and the people are the friendliest you could expect to meet......if you stay away from the big cities. Jim. |
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Originally Posted by robskatie
(Post 4257513)
I love the PNW and would move there in a heartbeat if I could, I find the people so much friendlier, laid back and so much more courteous than on the East coast, I agree with you on the countryside, at times you can almost feel like you are "back home". I hate the summers on the East coast, the humidity is overwhelming, really leaves you unable to do to much in the height of the summer, whereas on the North West coast the seasons are as they should be.
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Originally Posted by irnbru4u
(Post 4258299)
Interesting that you find the exact opposite to me re making friends etc. Just shows everyones experience is different:)
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Originally Posted by robskatie
(Post 4258361)
I'm in Maryland, 12 miles outside DC, unfriendliest people I have ever met, there is a huge racial divide here and I think that doesn't help.
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Originally Posted by irnbru4u
(Post 4258443)
Sorry to hear that I was living just outside Dulles airport, but maybe I just got lucky with my friends.
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Originally Posted by Poppy girl
(Post 4258475)
I lived in Middleburg loved the Virginians, loved the countryside everything about it I live in the Mid West now and find it a very depressing place.
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I lived in San Fran for around a year '94-'95 and now live in PA. I love San Francisco it's a great city, but I was young(er) free and single at the time so my experiences were pretty much centred around that. I also lived in a youth hostel so mixed mostly with Brits and other Europeans.
I live in a very suburban area now, but it's very family friendly and the people I've met locally are genuine and nice. It's a bit difficult to compare the two, it's like comparing the UK and USA. I would love to live in northern CA if it was affordable, but don't think my husband would even entertain the idea of living in CA, I wouldn't want to live in southern CA, too expensive. I would definitely consider a move to Oregan or Washington state if it came up even though I've never been to either, and I know my husband fancies those states too. Although I hadn't thought about the bigger distance from the UK as pp mentioned. Sorry not much help am I. |
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Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4256303)
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally ...............................................any one lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping.
Lived for 8 years in the SF bay area suburban nightmare and another 8 in Rockwell's depressed upstate NY. Lots of fun........ This just about sums it up: Try California, but leave before it makes you too soft, try NY, but leave before it makes you too tough...... The differences are very real. There is a cultural divide in personalities and way of life.......;) |
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There is a third coast (mostly forgotten by everyone else in the US) and
that is the Gulf Coast. I know it is poorer than the rest of the states and maby a little run down, but it is a nice place to visit (New Orleans, the French country of Louisiana, Mobile, NW Florida). The people are the friendliest in the world and the food is to die for. |
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Agree with most of what is said here, but wanted to add one thing I've noticed.
People on the East Coast are 'mentally' closer to Europe, in the sense that it is only 5 or 6 time zones away, and a day flight to get there. There also seems to be more expats on the East Coast than on the West Coast and more awareness of what is going on in Europe than on the West Coast (though both sides really don't care that much what is going on in the UK or Europe) Out on the West Coast it is a much longer flight. You need to wake up at 7:00 am to watch football, and generally people don't really relate to what is going on in Europe as much. Tokyo is not that much farther (a few hour flight) than it is to get to London, and there are probably more Asian and Latin American immigrants than European (just guessing). |
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Originally Posted by Seahorse3
(Post 4260465)
There is a third coast (mostly forgotten by everyone else in the US) and
that is the Gulf Coast. I know it is poorer than the rest of the states and maby a little run down, but it is a nice place to visit (New Orleans, the French country of Louisiana, Mobile, NW Florida). The people are the friendliest in the world and the food is to die for. New Orleans???? You must be joking! 8 murders in the first 5 days of 2007, and, they're looking at putting a nightime curfew back in place! You go 1 block north of Bourbon and you are putting yourself at great risk. No thanks! Jim. |
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Originally Posted by Scouse Express
(Post 4260748)
New Orleans???? You must be joking!
8 murders in the first 5 days of 2007, and, they're looking at putting a nightime curfew back in place! You go 1 block north of Burbon and you are putting yourself at great risk. No thanks! Jim. |
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Originally Posted by Seahorse3
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To each his own. :p
Whatever:confused: Enjoy the photo of "Mayor Wonka" Jim. |
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West coast is more slow paced.
Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4256303)
Had a conversation recently with a guy originally from Kentucky, who had lived in California but eventually settled in Pennsylvania. He said it took him about 10 years to get used to PA but he ultimately preferred it to Cali.
This got me thinking about the supposed vast differences between East Coasters and West Coasters' lifestyles and mentalities etc. Having only lived on the East Coast and visited the south of the USA I don't really have any idea what this other 'west coast' lifestyle and mentality is like. I know there's been a big deal made about it in terms of people saying Cali is full of fruits and nuts etc etc *yawn* and the whole East Vs West rap wars in the 90's *double yawn* Has anyone lived on or had experience of both sides? Did you observe the differences and can explain what they are? I'm intrigued to know if it's actually true or just a load of codswallop and stereotyping. |
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Originally Posted by veryfunny
(Post 4265898)
West coast is more slow paced.
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True, California, is keeping busy paying my high taxes. lol
Originally Posted by Sarah
(Post 4269181)
Hey VF!! Haven't seen you around for a long time! :)
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East, West , North or South you can keep the bloody lot...
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Originally Posted by Rushman
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East, West , North or South you can keep the bloody lot...
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Ah, New Mexico. No coasts. Mañana. Much better. :beer:
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I dont really live on a coast as such, the closest one to me is the Gulf Coast, where i have vacationed a few times in Panama City Beach FL. They have the most gorgeous beach ive ever seen there and as a previous poster said the food is awesome. Just dont go during spring break time because its full of college kids getting drunk for the 1st time. 1 question i have of the west coast ppl though living in CA, are there really rolling blackouts at certain times of the year because yall dont have enough electricity to supply the demand?
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