Will the people in Houston be really different from people in Boston?

Question

I'm moving from Boston to Houston and was wondering what the people will be like. I've never really been far south.. last year I was in Atlanta and was amazed at how friendly people were; it threw me off a little bit. Here that's often considered creepy, but I guess that's the "southern hospitality" thing?

So... will I get along with people in Houston? Will it really be that different since it's a big city?

Well nonconformist... there are lots of Latinos in Boston, too.

Yes, I've thought about the liberal/conservative thing... I tend to be very liberal, as are most people l know.

Answer 1

People are not overly friendly here. They're friendly if you start up a conversation, but they're not going to take off they're jacket and lay it across a puddle for you or anything like that.

Yes, it is a very conservative city, but there is a large liberal community as well (that I happen to be part of)

I visited your city last year, and absolutely fell in love with it. The people in Boston seemed to be just as friendly (if not more friendly) than the people in Houston.

Well, I wish you luck here!


PS if you plan on driving in Houston watch out! People are NOT nice when on the road. It's eat or be eaten out there on our confusing highway system.

Answer 2

You'll love Houston. There is a lot to do here, tons of arts and culture stuff. There is also a lot to eat here too - per capita I think we have more resturants than anywhere else in the country. It's a pretty friendly area, but people don't always act that way. Smaller towns and the deep south like Atlanta are friendlier.

It depends where you're living too. Remember that in Boston, for example, most people live "in the city". Houston is a very large area defined by the central business district and then a ton of suburbs. Suburban life is very different from, say, New York or Boston style city living. There might be a little culture shock for you, but just grab some good fajitas at a local Ninfa's, get a frozen margarita, it'll be alright!!

Welcome to the greatest state on Earth!!!

Answer 3

nicely, your income is going a lot further in Houston. The Boston/Cambridge section is extremely severe priced to stay in; Houston's cost of residing is 30% decrease. i'd say Boston has a lot extra impression, quite with a Democratic administration. Our 2 Senators are Kerry and Kennedy, both major Dems, even as Texas has 2 Republicans. between the single hundred or so faculties interior the realm (along with Harvard, MIT, BU and different international-class faculties), our alumni rather a lot dominate authorities, agency, and the sciences even even as they don't stay in MA. As to Infrastructure, Boston is old. Many homes were equipped on timber pilings, which rot because the water factor drops. Water mains damage each of the time. site visitors on the old slender winding roads is undesirable, and the massive Dig did not help a lot there. Our transit equipment, although, is tremendous. Out of money, yet tremendous. we are having severe funds complications in this state. Oh, and activities? We win.

Answer 4

I think you might be surprised. I've lived in Texas most of my life and lived in Houston for 3 years. In the entire time I was there working I met one girl who was actually born and raised in Houston. Everyone else I knew was from the north. My ex-husband was Armenian from Boston - actually Redding. You won't have any problem fitting in. The northern people seem to enjoy the south and southerners are really pretty nice people.

Answer 5

Well i am from Houston, born and raised. We are a friendly folk. Of course there are alot of latinos there but you said there are alot of latinos in boston...funny i was thinking that earlier. ;-) Not everyone likes George Bush that is a complete lie!! I dont care for him and I am from Texas. i'll tell any other texan the same. we are currently in WA state and I have found the people here to be- well let me be nice- lets say different. It is diverse to a certain extent. There are more asians and pacific islanders than there are hispanics.
It will be how you make it out to be, keep positive and i am sure you will enjoy it. I try to do the same here.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 6

Stacy,

I grew up in a small Indiana town completely white population. after high school I moved to Houston to go to college I've been here for 25 years. I'm never leaving. The City is very metropolitan, great restaurants, theaters, museums, Traffic can suck from time to time. weather too. NO SNOW (that oughtta be attractive to you)

If you watched the news and saw the outporing of help for the displaced Katrina victims then you'll understand the hearts off most Houstonians. It's the Bible Belt and they teach their kids to be respectful.

No one is going to pull you out of your car and try to feed you fajitas or Bar-B-Q right there on the street if that's what you're worried about.

But if you're coming to the house for dinner you better be prepare to eat 'til you bust cuz we do like to lay out a spread for company. lol

Seriously ... great town... great people... I teach 5th grade and most kids behave and do the right thing but just like anywhere you always hav a few bad apples

Last year in my class of 28 kids I had 13 different countries represented.... I live in far NW Harris County, fairly middle to upper middle class. most families two incomes some college educated many not. There are many 1st generation immigrants, all hard work folks who want to get ahead. Kinda sounds like Boston Huh?

C'mon down, what's one more hard working immigrant from the east. One thing though.... you better like Black-eyed peas.

Answer 7

If you are a nice person and willing to fit in you will. If your rude to people expect to get kick in the butt and asked to leave and go back to Boston.

Most of the people in Houston have come here from somewhere else, even if they have lived in Texas all their life. The area's population changes faces every three years, more than 40% of the people move in or out, this rotation of people have been going on for over 100 years, I was told.

Answer 8

You'll need to decide whether you like your iced tea sweetened or unsweetened.

I've not spent much time in Houston, but I think the other thing that you'll have to get used to is that the south is pretty conservative compared to Massachusetts. Everything from sentiments about justice (Texas executes about a person a day)... you'll probably find more religion down there... and certainly more gun rights!

I like the south... a lot of it goes just about my speed. I have to say though.. the summers down there are absolutely brutal. Hot, humid, etc.

Answer 9

You are going to love Houston. I moved here 7 years ago from El Paso, Texas. People are very friendly. There is SO much to do. It's easy to make friends. Not all cities in Texas are as easy to adapt to. (example: Dallas) And if you can't be successful in life here, you can't be successful anywhere! So much opportunity!

Oh, and by the way. I am very liberal, and have absolutely no problems. I freely express my political views with others, and nobody condemns me for it.

Answer 10

Well I am from Houston lived here all my life...I seem to consider if you treat people like you want to be treated you will get along well with most everyone. You have to understand...there are people here from all nationalities. We all get along as far as I am concerned. Love all the different races...different stores..different foods. You can find just about everything. Just be friendly...that's all.