I'm a African-American woman coming there to work (Hendersonville) for 10 months. I will be commuting from Charlotte, but will stay in Hendersonville during the week.. I noticed something similar to what you spoke of...The younger people (perhaps age 40 and younger) are relatively friendly, but women will speak of most ages. The mid-age and older white men will not even speak. (But I was only there for a few hours, so I will not come to a final conclusion yet). Looking forward to the next 10 months after your comment (sarcasm!). Don't like being looked at like im from another planet. I went to a natural food store in a nearby town and the white women and young people were pleasant. But a white male (about mid-age) shopper kinda rolled his eyes with a blank expression. Here's the kicker, before I left the mid-age lady (note: this is when I was leaving the store and I said " I have to have my friends visit this area". Not referring to the store per se. But I guess she did not completely hear what I said. Nevertheless, she was nice all the while) who worked the said "We welcome everyone here". Why did that even NEED to be said?
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I agree! and after my assignment here, I am going back to Charlotte (thank you very much!,Thanks, but No Thanks).....I'm single (so certainly not). And if I had a family and children (although it is a relatively safe place)..I would want my child to be exposed to more of a variety of cultures (more of a reflection of the world). I can say that I have been treated pretty well on the job, everyone is nice.....The town is just not for me
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