Southern New England
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3/2/2007
I've lived in Rhode Island and Massachusetts all my life. We have wonderful beaches and state parks, a strong economic base, a complete change of seasons, a strong arts presence, excellent schools and universities, some very rustic inns, museums, restaurants, etc. , and we are the birthplace of the nation. We also have some of the rudest, most narissitic individuals, the worst drivers (RI particularly and the hardest places to drive in (Boston), and a general suspiciousness, cynicism, and xenophobia that you would ever want to encounter. There are some warm folks but all in all people here just don't have the time or inclination to care much about others around them here. I don't know where it comes from but I notice the contrast immediately whenever I travel, except to NYC where it is very similar.
Michael | Attleboro, MA