tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post8914713430670853938..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: TRIP TO ATLANTA afterthoughtjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-13708406076101851572012-04-19T22:11:56.633-04:002012-04-19T22:11:56.633-04:00The nicest people I've met were NY cab drivers...The nicest people I've met were NY cab drivers...true! As long as you start singing the praises of NY the moment your bum hits the seat and keep it up until the driver starts to smile. Works every time. Smiles - AstridAstridsSoapboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765645879431056941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-2168754697896281982012-04-19T21:58:56.211-04:002012-04-19T21:58:56.211-04:00I posted another longer comment but it did not sho...I posted another longer comment but it did not show up. I don't feel like typing it again.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369804112787506913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-88268401492262190292012-04-19T21:56:58.310-04:002012-04-19T21:56:58.310-04:00I like New Jersey. People tell you how they feel a...I like New Jersey. People tell you how they feel and what they want and they don't apologize for everything.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369804112787506913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-83974284654705411792012-04-19T18:00:58.013-04:002012-04-19T18:00:58.013-04:00Did you think the term "southern hospitality&...Did you think the term "southern hospitality" was just a PR gimmick? It really is true! Glad you got to experience it first hand. ;)<br /><br />SLowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-6473750802191772042012-04-19T14:56:03.880-04:002012-04-19T14:56:03.880-04:00Never got to Atlanta or New York/New Jersey - met ...Never got to Atlanta or New York/New Jersey - met a nurse from Atlanta when I was in SEA and she was very polite (and accommodating)!<br /><br />LA was where I felt that when walking around I instinctively had my hand always thrust deep into my pants pocket, covering my wristwatch and holding my wallet.<br /><br />I found southern folk were always very polite, even if their politeness came on 'auto pilot', At least it meant that someone, sometime, had taken the time and effort to drill them into politeness.<br /><br />Texans were by far the most friendly (but hard to shut up. Apologies in advance to any Texan readers.<br /><br />I loved the automaton behaviour of southern roadhouse staff where the obligatory cup of coffee was poured without asking as they recited the "Specials for the day", right down to the <i> pie a la mode</i> for dessert. Gum chewing by waitresses seemed to be common and they always gave you time to loosen your collar (or belt) and you could appreciate the joy of the air-con before you needed to say anything.<br /><br />"Thank you! C y'all again, now!" was the most common response as you paid your bill and left.JohnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608216150220329902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-15329687755173845222012-04-19T14:31:20.002-04:002012-04-19T14:31:20.002-04:00Glad to see the disclaimer! Must admit though, I d...Glad to see the disclaimer! Must admit though, I did have my suspicions ... being born in New Jersey and raised in New England it kind of comes naturally!;-)The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-62628699026988231452012-04-19T13:04:12.968-04:002012-04-19T13:04:12.968-04:00I was worried there for a while...
Each region has...I was worried there for a while...<br />Each region has its idiosyncrasies. Here in the Northwest we are known for our weirdness, indy lifestyle, so much so that a program on IFC called Portlandia has planted itself firmly into people's psyches. If someone asks if that's how Portland is, I have to say, yes, mostly so.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-30888166568114721422012-04-19T11:24:33.841-04:002012-04-19T11:24:33.841-04:00I'm so glad you added that tiny disclaimer. Yo...I'm so glad you added that tiny disclaimer. You had me going there for a minute. I tend to be rather gullible.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com