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[quote=Anonymous]"Really? This whole thread and all the nasty replies. Why?

This is generally a transient area with well educated, busy people. Most don't have deep roots and strong ties to the area or its people. I think theses are all factors in one way or another to the general behavior observed. "

OP:  I have lived in the neighborhood for 17 years, but I am over by Connecticut Ave.  I think the PP I have quoted has hit the nail on the head.  There really is something unfriendly about Tenleytown.  it even shows up in the local list serve where folks can be pilloried for having opinions opposite some of the board's frequent denizens.

I also think it is a class issue - folks west of Tenley have money and status.  They can afford Whole Foods and Bloomingdale's and other stores.  They are important people and self-absorbed.

I can only say that I like living down in my condo on Connecticut.  People along that stretch are different ages, places, stages in life.  Many of us don't own cars or only have one.  Lots of folks bought their houses before the boom and it was less desirable than AU Park and also cheaper.  You hit on something here.  I finally have anchored my neighborhood social life on a nice church, great people in the building, friendly local store owners who now know me and DS school.

My DH is a native and these days I hate getting in a car with him driving - the place has changed and people are rude in the car around here - and he is equally rude back.  I'm cringing from it all.  But he has taught me to say hello to strangers, be patient (outside the car) and have a certain courtesy.

Other parts of DC are not as bad as Tenley.  Please know that I'm the one holding the door for you and the baby stroller.  We're here - just not obvious with all the AU students and others.

I try to stay out of Whole Foods since people there are very snobby - though lately the Safeway is so understaffed that what was once a pleasant shopping experience has sent me anywhere else.  And the Giant at Friendship Heights used to have a lot of people from all over the city, but it seems to now have changed clientele and isn't pleasant either.  We've been using Chevy Chase Supermarket if we have time for a trip.  [/quote]

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