NH native, CA, CO now back in NH for now anyways. Been all around the world thanks to 4 years in the service and 2 extended over seas deployments.
Unlike everyone on here however am not particularly fond of the east coast. NH while a beautiful state feels to cramped and regulated for my taste. I need the big sky country where you are free to roam. Around here everything is some gated exclusive members only community and I also find that folks here tend to be clicky, snobby and unfriendly too. Case in point, walk around anywhere and notice how many people avoid making direct eye contact with you, never mind say a dreadful hello. It's amazing. I just got back from a trip to TX where folks are so friendly and courteous. It makes me sad, just for the fun of it I'll go out of my way to say hi to complete strangers say in the gas station or somebody walking by to see the horrid looks I've gotten in return which are absolutely priceless. My dear wife of many years who is a native of CA observed this immediately upon us moving here and asked me what's up with people here. I just say it's a New England thing and leave it at that.
That's not to say that everyone fits this mold, but I would venture to say that a majority does. Ain't going to stop me from being friendly but I think I'm more suited to live in a place where that is appreciated.
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