COMMENT BY
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
North Providence, RI
COMMENT
re: East Side of Providence near Brown University
You must be a local politician or an area businessman with something to gain by this review. The treatment of people in any area should be #1. People make the place and there isn't enough consideration or regard for others here. I agree with the actual inanimate objects, buildings, and places. There may be some architecture and good shots in terms of photography. But your list doesn't even get into the morale of the people here which is very low. Road rage on the streets where people tailgate to run you off the road, drivers in a hurry; no directionals--more to beat the person near them. Unemployment is horrible, political corruption, poorly mismanaged state #2 in the country..Many single parents, and women here. Chivalry is dead because the liberal values and politics prevail. You want to be involved; better make sure you don't mind being the "man" or the giver. It is the truth. Is this everyone's experience? Hopefully not--But you will hear many of the same kinds of accounts. I have been asked, Is it the weather? No, the weather doesn't cause people to be inconsiderate of others. There are only pockets of goodwill towards others here. You don't have to be here for years to learn quick. Manners or patience out in public. No. It is whoever can cut you off or run to the register first at checkout. And most of the time, they will not acknowledge your there. The disconnect on the streets and the distrust of others in public is at an all time low. Are there pockets of good people? Sure. However, when women around you can't find a respectful, decent person and seem to compete with other women in the confusion to find this very basic treatment..There's just something wrong here when that is the tone. Women have turned on other women here because of it. I see it all of the time. Friendships suffer when the morale is low. Don't break down on the side of the road as a woman. As many men visiting here have told me, they can't believe to see people drive by and not help. I tell them, that's how it is. It's gritty. If you're a student here...Well yes, you will have a different view. There are supports here with your college peers and you can lose yourself in your studies. However, if you come here for a good support system emotionally; seek a church. It is very much to each his/her own. Family environment? No. I have lived here for 30 years. You can find some neighboring communities with more of a friendly vibe. I can't wait to leave. If you're looking for someone to hold the door or make friendly conversation; it happens--but not overall. Let the truth be told. You can have all the restaurants you want or shops..But if people aren't courteous to others, I believe you have nothing--but an emotionally sick area.