I lived in South Dakota my whole life, then moved to Minnesota when I was about 20.  I liked it in MN at first because there are much more opportunities for better paying jobs and it is always expanding.  But, after being in MN for 4 years, I am liking South Dakota better and missing it there.  I think the people there are nicer and much more friendly and personable.  Just about everybody in South Dakota will talk to you and be friendly, but Minnesota seems much different.  What do you think?
199728
My Grandma grew up in SD, \nI really enjoyed the trip we took for her 50th high school reunion one year.\nIt was so much more humid than I was used to but\nI liked the relatives we met and all the gorgeous old houses.
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The stereotype is over exagerated. I used to spend at least 2 weeks a year in New York for my company and found the people to be mostly very friendly and helpful. It is true that everyone is in a hurry and if you stand still in the middle of a sidewalk you may get walked over, but all in all New York is a fun, exciting city full of life and interesting people. I think you will enjoy it there.
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A friend of mine is Native American and it was crazy when he decided to relocate to New York of all places. There was a lot of turmoil between him and his family because of course they were against it. He asked me what i thought of his decision and i told him to follow his heart. I told him that if relocating and getting out in the world on his own would make him happy then by all means do it. I told him that his family might not approve of it at first but they will always be his family. They will come around sooner or later. He relocated and got a job working as a journalist for Teen Vogue, his family ultimately realized that he was following his dream and everything worked out for the best. This is my advice to you too, follow your heart. If you want to relocate and become independent then don't let anyone hold you back. They will come around in the end when they see what you have accomplished.
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the new recruiting class at North Dakota looks very very good.  Not to mention taeves will be back along with his little brother who is supposedly better but has off ice issues.  When you look at Minnesota on paper they should be damn good, however, they should have been last year but just had way to many individuals playing a team sport and i think you will see that again this yr.  If North Dakota can get that young defense to play like they have in yrs past then the sioux are the team to beat.
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lol, you should go to canada sometime. imagine the nicest ppl you've ever met, thats pretty much what canada is like. \n\nthis is a generalization (obviously). not all canadians are that nice, but as a whole, they do seem to be more polite. i've been all over canada, and they just seem like friendly ppl.
123711
New Hampshire is a nice state.  But to be honest, I love the amenities & social progressive atmosphere of New York.  There is more in life that what this deprevation model--that exists in NH seems to afford.
312205
I think you will see more of this kind of friendly behavior in small towns than in the large cities.\n\nHowever, it is a good idea (even in big cities) to get to know your neighbors and to be good citizens.\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org\n[God and Science]
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I grew up in Ky. too Paducah and I lived in Ok. and IL. Ive Been to Tx, MI, In, FL, WI, Jamacia, Domincan Republic. The Friendlist place is the one where I grew up and always love to visit Paducah, Kentucky. The worst Joliet , IL RUDE PEOPLE!!
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I moved to Canada many years ago, since I figured that it would be easier to get into the US from here.\nI was lucky, I never made it into the US, and today you could not pay me enough $ to make this move. They are good neighbors, and it is a nice place to visit, but living there full time, no thank you.
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People are nice but they won't just walk up to you and start talking.  Minnesota nice is that people will be friendly and very helpful if you ask them.  However, MPLS is a big city so if you seem like your trying to scam someone they will most likely ignore you.  Its best to actually go in somewhere to speak to people.  Besides you'll want to be inside out of the cold anyway.\n\nThere is a very great music scene there, although with that in mind beware of the scenesters.  They're mostly assholes.
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I have lived in Germany for two years. I have met some extremely nice Germans - very thoughtful and charming. I have also met some unbelievably rude Germans. I imagine it's the same way every place in the world.
610865
It's a funny thing, but you are absolutely correect in this. I was born and raised in New Hampshire and moved to Arizona when I was 22. Growing up in NH we had a lot of tourists go through our town, to the point where I had a T shirt, on the back of which was printed, "I live here, I am not a tourist, and I DONT answer questions". When my ex and I got here to Arizona, we were moving our stuff into an apartment, on a Wednesday I believe, middle of the day, hot as anything, and I had no less than 10 people ask me if I wanted some help moving the stuff inside. I was flabbergasted, I had NEVER heard of such a thing before! I though seriously they were trying to rob me! I refused their help, none too politely- I was in total culture shock (LOL). I finally realized they were sincerely wanting to help and came to the conclusion it's just too durn hot here to be a jerk.\n\nNow I've been here for many, many years and I've noticed even people here are getting more irritated and obnoxious. But I also noticed on a recent NH visit the people THERE seem to be getting ore friendly!\n\nSo now I conclude, it's MY attitude that's changed, not theirs. People tend to respond in whatever way you approach them. If you're angry, they'll respond angrily. If you're charming, that's typically what you get in return.
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Nah, people are still people here. I live in Finland, but I wouldn't say it's the best of these countries... It's totally up to you, what you like. If you're a foreigner and want to live for a while in one of these, then it really doesn't matter which you pick. Only that Finnish language is maybe the hardest of these to learn, but that's not so big deal because in all Scandinavia people tend to speak quite good English.\n\nSo, I wouldn't say either of these countries is "the best", it's all about what you personally like. And same goes to all Scandinavia; I think it's nice here, but I'm sure that people who like our climate are _not_ the majority in this world :)
399846
I  love the winter better than anything because it reminds me of home (CHICAGO!) I  have a lot of great memories growing up there but now i live in Texas-it sucks!
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no, my dad is in the Air Force so we got moved around a bit.\nI was born in Minot, North Dakota\nThen we moved to Alaska\nThen we moved down south to a little island in the middle of the Pacific Ocea, Guam, looks like a little dot on the map.\nNow we live here in Texas. I still want Rueben, a mini horse. He will be brown and white, and I will name him Rueben.\n\nNorth Dakota - born, lived 1 yr\nAlaska - lived 8 yrs\nGuam - little dot, lived 2 yrs\nTexas - So far we have lived here for 3 1/2 to 4 yrs\nbut we have also passed through alot of States when we would drive by car. That is my favorite way to travel, by car.\n\nI plan on moving to Chicago when I graduate from college. I don't know, wherever the Lord leads me there I shall go.
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Yes, there are many women from MN anywhere you go. But, the odds of a single Minnesota woman finding your perticular question is probably not very good.
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I know we are actually getting out rn's from canada because nobody wants the pay here, but the cost of living is a heck of a lot less in san antonio, texas than san diego.  I own a 3 bedroom 1800 sq. ft. house on the Northside of SA for less than 100,000.  This is not uncommon.  I don't think you can find a deal like that in San Diego.  San Diego is beautiful and on the ocean and all.  San Antonio has a different climate and it's very historic.  The people are very friendly.  It's in a class all it's own, but you'd probably miss the water.