Why Are Hawaiins Friendlier Than New Yorkers?
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I'd be much friendlier too if I lived there. Here, I wake up early in the morning, grab my breakfast and run for the train. There, I wake up and I see paradise.
53427
do try to ask or answer questions that devoids cultural prejudices. Some people tend to be sensitive over some issues. If you're really ok, then maybe some people just dont feel too friendly toward you. If someone turned down your offer of friendship, move forward, anyway there are lots of people out there who can be your friends
693173
may be you met only one or a small group of finnish people, may be they are all not so nice. being nice varies person to person.
216956
They are just like people from any other state, the only difference is the greater degree of diversity.  (Hawaii was a center of immigration in its sugar cane era and has a plethora of ethnicities and nationalities represented.)\n\nHawaii has Catholics, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Shintoists, Hindus, Mormons, Scientologists, Christian Scientists, Pagans, Wiccans, and many other religous groups represented.  We also have our atheists and agnostics.\n\nAs for culture, Hawaii tends to represent a blend of the cultures that comprise it, for example it's custom in Hawaii to remove shoes before entering a house, which was taken from Asian culture.
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It is because they are rare people in this extrovert dominated world. They think differently and offer a rather new ideas to the extrovert when being ask.\n\nThink deep before speak is their style of communication, they seek to avoid unnecessary conflict. Because they are a good listener and mediator, they observes everything or everyone around them.\n\nThey are cautious and careful and the same time they are soft hearted, compassionate and empathetic, they are the one who can be a best friend, and their considerate and thoughtful nature made them even better.\n\nIt is because they search meaning of all things, that's made them to be a great thinker and philosopher while in search for inner peace.\n\nAnd these are the qualities that most extrovert don't have.
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It's hard to judge a whole group of people.  I visited Jamaica twice while on different cruises.   Some Jamaicans were very nice, polite, and interesting to chat with.  Others were very pushy, demanding, and downright scary.  I believe you can say this about any groups of people anywhere in the world though.  So, I will say overall, I found Jamaicans to be friendly and full of smiles.
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The REASON IS : nature of Human mind .... Human mind engages in forming a conclusion about what ever it confronts. Now when your mind says: 'they are old friends', you "know" what they are and mind refuses to take a "fresh" look at them. Where as when you look at people who are 'classified'  by your mind as "Strangers", they are on 'watch' list, and your mind continues to receive inputs about them . Hence you 'feel' like you know more about strangers better than 'own' friends ! Average people are generally caught up in this 'familiarity' TRAP. Intelligent people CONSCIOUSLY take a fresh look at even known people and obviously learn more things and benefit from CONSTANTLY UPDATED INFO !
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NYC is an ok place (perhaps not "ghastly"). Like anything however, it takes time to readjust and get to know people. For example, I moved from NY state out West. Nothing is worng, it just took time to develop relationships at work and at school with different kinds of people. Try taking a class (yoga or something  else you are interested in)...it is a good way to meet people with your interests. Good luck.
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That is s weird question. They have the same job in the US they do here.\n\nI think in India they were friendlier and more knowledgeable though.
88640
If making friends means compromising our ethics, I don't think we need friends like that.  The countries you mention have horrible human rights policies.  Sometimes you just have to stick to your principals and not worry about your popularity.  Those are the ones that ultimately get respect.  The suck ups get short-term benefits but lose any hope of long term respect.  Look closely and the same thing holds true for people.  Notice that the people that are all concerned about popularity tend to be mostly fluff and little substance.
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I find that most southern Americans are VERY polite and VERY friendly.  The men actually have manners!  They know how to treat a lady.  \n\nMost northerners are rude, inconsiderate, bossy etc.  They do not say hello, and if you do, they look at you weird.\n\n(I live in the north, so I know)
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every one is gonna hate me but .... i traveled a little bit, live on the east coast i've found that the farter west u go the people get  more like americans,  (self important, money hungry you get the idea)\nthat may be a little to harsh, but i think people on the east coast are a little more easy going.
444292
I think it depends on where you live! Bigger cities seem to be ruder than smaller ones!
134759
Every Jewish person I have met has been different. They are always extreme characters and I rarely meet one I don't instinctively like or admire. I have met them both in Israel and the United States, and I can tell you for a fact, that our world is a better place for having them around. I am glad the United States is still an allie with Israel. They are indeed God's chosen.
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NYC was founded by the Dutch (original NYC name was New Amsterdam).\n\nThe Dutch have a history and culture of tolerance going back hundreds of years.\n\nIn NYC that Dutch attitude still holds sway.\n\nWe many not love each-other -- we probably don't even like each-other.\n\nBut we know how to live and get along in peace with each-other.
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A lot has to do with where you are.  When I'm in social situations where I expect to meet new people, then I'm more relaxed then when I'm on the street.\n\nA lot has to do with context.  If I see something that makes me smile - a cute dog or a child that does something amusing - then there is a reference for smiling - and people often smile back and start chatting.\n\nBut if I'm walking down the street en route to an errand or appointment, then it's harder to establish that kind of instant connection.\n\nA great deal depends on where you are, time of day and sometimes even whether it's sunny or stormy outside.
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I assume you mean New York CITY.  People from upstate New York are generally friendly, welcoming, and hospitable.\n\nI lived 12 miles from Manhattan.  Some quaint traditions there:\n\n- Flipping "the finger"\n\n- Saying "fawty-fawth flaw"\n\n- Stripping cars\n\n- Looking for a parking space\n\n- Staring in silence