Are people in the DC area just a different kind of rude?

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like there's a certain brand of obnoxiousness that is generally present in a lot of DC-area people, notably those who are originally from outside the area.

It's hard to describe.

They "made it" by living here now. And they are so proud, bless their hearts. Tear falling.

What about those of us who feel that they have gone backward by moving here?

I am a transplant. I don't feel I made it by living here. However, I enjoyed traveling along the East coast. I had never been to RI, Maine, NYC, Boston, so I spent many weekends traveling just for fun to explore. I also really enjoyed the touristy sightseeing in DC.

I realized though, that not everyone I worked with was happy to see me so happy. The people who are from DC and surrounding area don't have anywhere else to go to work. They don't like transplants. I get it, now. I have a real hometown I can move back to whenever I want. I can live closer in the my job in downtown DC. I can enjoy a lot of what makes DC great, while people from here go through the drudgery of a long commute back to the burbs.

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I agree whole heartedly. I would be miserable too, if I had no where else to go, to get away from this place. It's not all bad, but the locals (who oddly claim to be "happy") don't seem very content with their lives, and don't seem to know how to find happiness. That is the common thread that I have seen, over the decades. The part about not wanting other people to be happy is spot on, thank you.

LOL y'all ridiculous. No DC native is forced to stay here. What you are saying comes off as jealousy. You moved here from your po dunk town in the middle of nowhere USA and left your family to make more $$$ here. You drove up the house prices and lessened affordability for those that have lived here their whole lives. It's actually quite narcissist of transplants to move their whole life here for a buck leaving behind so many loved ones. DC natives stay here to be close to family because we value family and those who saw us grow up. Also a lot of government agencies aren't central to DC proper. Plenty of them in the burbs you seem to despise.

You are not entitled to a certain quality of life by being in a certain zip code. You sound resentful that you have been unable to keep up, which is really not that hard to do in this land of government funded milk and honey.

Who sys I've been unable to keep up? I feel for my dc though and all the homeless that have had it rough due to the ever increasing prices driven up by transplants. You are not entitled to cone here to talk smack about my DC and people when you weren't invited here from your po dunk town usa.

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It all has to do with who you know and what can you do for me.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like there's a certain brand of obnoxiousness that is generally present in a lot of DC-area people, notably those who are originally from outside the area.

It's hard to describe.

They "made it" by living here now. And they are so proud, bless their hearts. Tear falling.

What about those of us who feel that they have gone backward by moving here?

I am a transplant. I don't feel I made it by living here. However, I enjoyed traveling along the East coast. I had never been to RI, Maine, NYC, Boston, so I spent many weekends traveling just for fun to explore. I also really enjoyed the touristy sightseeing in DC.

I realized though, that not everyone I worked with was happy to see me so happy. The people who are from DC and surrounding area don't have anywhere else to go to work. They don't like transplants. I get it, now. I have a real hometown I can move back to whenever I want. I can live closer in the my job in downtown DC. I can enjoy a lot of what makes DC great, while people from here go through the drudgery of a long commute back to the burbs.

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I agree whole heartedly. I would be miserable too, if I had no where else to go, to get away from this place. It's not all bad, but the locals (who oddly claim to be "happy") don't seem very content with their lives, and don't seem to know how to find happiness. That is the common thread that I have seen, over the decades. The part about not wanting other people to be happy is spot on, thank you.

LOL y'all ridiculous. No DC native is forced to stay here. What you are saying comes off as jealousy. You moved here from your po dunk town in the middle of nowhere USA and left your family to make more $$$ here. You drove up the house prices and lessened affordability for those that have lived here their whole lives. It's actually quite narcissist of transplants to move their whole life here for a buck leaving behind so many loved ones. DC natives stay here to be close to family because we value family and those who saw us grow up. Also a lot of government agencies aren't central to DC proper. Plenty of them in the burbs you seem to despise.

You are not entitled to a certain quality of life by being in a certain zip code. You sound resentful that you have been unable to keep up, which is really not that hard to do in this land of government funded milk and honey.

Who sys I've been unable to keep up? I feel for my dc though and all the homeless that have had it rough due to the ever increasing prices driven up by transplants. You are not entitled to cone here to talk smack about my DC and people when you weren't invited here from your po dunk town usa.

DC has an immigration system?

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Lobbyists and the staff of congress-critters are some of the lowest forms of life; the most entitled, opinionated, arrogant a-h0les in existence.

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Anonymous wrote:Lobbyists and the staff of congress-critters are some of the lowest forms of life; the most entitled, opinionated, arrogant a-h0les in existence.

Let’s not forget how many DC dwellers are lawyers.

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I guess, I was in the Mid-WEST AND people seem less rude....

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Anonymous wrote:The whole no eye contact or acknowledgement when passing by people on the sidewalk drives me crazy.

This is not my experience at all in DC, but then most of my neighbors are longtime residents who have been here at least a couple generations. We acknowledge each other and say hi, even if we don't know each other. It's one of my favorite things about DC.

But the transplants, not so much.

Agree. All my life, walking the dog, people always exchange brief eye contact and smile, or a simple hello. The newcomers? They avoid eye contact with a closed unfriendly face.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like there's a certain brand of obnoxiousness that is generally present in a lot of DC-area people, notably those who are originally from outside the area.

It's hard to describe.

Ion the roads yes - off the roads - I like lots of people in DMV

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I think Kennedy got it right when he said DC was a city with southern efficiency and northern charm.

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It's a bunch of nerds with low EQ.

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Anonymous wrote:The whole no eye contact or acknowledgement when passing by people on the sidewalk drives me crazy.

This is not my experience at all in DC, but then most of my neighbors are longtime residents who have been here at least a couple generations. We acknowledge each other and say hi, even if we don't know each other. It's one of my favorite things about DC.

But the transplants, not so much.

Agree. All my life, walking the dog, people always exchange brief eye contact and smile, or a simple hello. The newcomers? They avoid eye contact with a closed unfriendly face.

They are all just suffering through DC until they can move back home.

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Anonymous wrote:Move to a Black neighborhood, OP. Much friendlier. You'll see the difference right away.

Has not been my experience.

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Anonymous wrote:I've basically been here most of my life and I'm white. People in black neighborhoods are just friendlier across the board than in whiter areas. Not sure why that is but people in black areas tend to go out of their way to be friendly and hospitable. Good luck finding that in Chevy Chase. Of course there are exceptions but that's always been my experience.

Prior to 16, I grew up outside LA (Pasadena) in a neighborhood where everyone waives to fellow drivers and to people walking down the street. I've never lived anywhere here where that's remotely close to the norm. DC people tend to be insular and in their own world. When I go back to Pasadena to see family I'm always caught offguard by strangers saying hi to me when I walk down the street (residential areas - that doesn't happen downtown). Honestly I think it's nice plus it's a good way to establish a quasi-neighborhood watch. Anyone in retail loss prevention will tell you a good way to prevent crime is to make verbal contact with people. Maybe if we did more of that in DC we'd have less theft and petty crime.

This has not been my experience, especially if there are panhandlers or rowdy teens who are visiting their local DC family members.

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Anonymous wrote:I just don't find this to be my reality at all. I've lived in Glover Park, DC for many years and this neighborhood is very friendly. Of course when I'm downtown I don't smile at everyone on the sidewalk... I mean, get real. But if I'm dealing with or meeting someone directly I smile, look them in the eye, greet them pleasantly, and generally receive the same in return. I certainly don't find DC ruder than any other place I've lived.

Glover Park is a special place. Friendliest neighborhood in DC.

I agree. It saddens me when people can't find their niche here in the DC area and/or convince themselves they don't want to be here, and then put up barriers which may deter others from being friendly. So then they convince themselves that they are indeed right, that everyone's rude and hostile. It's just not the truth at all.

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Anonymous wrote:It's a bunch of nerds with low EQ.

Hall monitor types.