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2006-08-27 17:14:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
1) Don't wear any t-shirts or sweat shirts that say "I love...(insert state here)
2) Get into the routine. Observe the way others act. Take your time getting coffee in the morning. Look at flyers in the grocery store. Act like you've been there all your life. No one will no the differance.
3) Join a club or go to the gym.
There's so much you can do to blend in and people love to meet people. Grab someone. No one has to know that your out of state and unused to the area.
If people have accents, try to pronounce your words clearly and distinctly. Accents define where you've grown up. As you become more accustomed to the area, try pronouncing words, the way the locals do, until it becomes second nature.
Good luck.
2006-08-27 17:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lyle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not sure all residents of your "new" State are waiting to "take advantage of you". Most of the time they won't notice you're from another State unless you advertise it, or the location is so distant from your "home" State that your accent is drastically different, like my wife who's from Ohio and she moved down here to Texas. She's been here for 34 years, and she thinks she ought to be considered a Texan, and then she opens her mouth, and Yankee is written all over it. Even then, we laugh a little at her wanting to be a Texan, with her accent, and then love her more, and go on. She's a very lovely, friendly lady, and so there's no one who doesn't like her, and no one is ever out to take advantage of her, or at least not because she's from a different State. So, don't worry about it all. Just be yourself. If you're likeable / loveable, people will react in that manner. If you're otherwise, they'll respond that way too. God Bless you.
2006-08-28 00:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are 2 ways to answer depending on what kind of neighborhood you just moved into.
first DO go to a book store and buy a book on your city/town. DO NOT open until you go home. (it is dangerous to bring a map or guide book into any city, it says "i don't know where i am or the local police station is") Read through the book in your home and write down hot spots that you want to check out in a planner or text it to yourself (ex. Joe's diner, 96th and oak)
Now if you live in a "nice neighborhood" just talk to your neighbors! They will tell you EVERYTHING you want to know and then some! They know that little joey down the road is selling pot and don't let your kids hang out with him, they will tell you about the best place to get a great cup of coffee and a danish, they will tell you that there is a short cut from the 5 o clock traffic. Also keep your eyes and ears peeled for parties. I live in a lake community and all summer there are parties on the beaches. (A chance to meet new people)
If you live in a neighborhood where you find the neighbors to be a little shady, or if you are just shy. When you go to the deli around the corner for your morning newspaper listen to the people around you talk. You will hear things about places/people/ and things. "oh you should go to the zoo that just opened", "joe smith is working on my house, STAY away from him! big slacker!". I also always get friendly with the shop owners since they hear this talk ALL day!
Lastly if you are working in or near your neighborhood ask coworkers!
People love to talk, the smart people listen!
Good luck!
2006-08-28 00:31:01 · answer #3 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your research. Pull things like directions, restaurant reviews, and tourist guides off the internet so you know what you're getting into when you go somewhere.
Take a day to be a tourist. If you get all of your touristy actions out in one day, it won't be so bad. Take one day just to drive/walk around and get a feel for your new place. Then, when you have to function, you'll know where to go for what you want to do.
When you ask questions, ask people who will be happy to give you answers. The local library or beauty parlor are usually full of people looking to talk -- put their skills to good use by asking them something you're afraid to ask on the street.
2006-08-28 00:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by here_we_glow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy t-shirts/caps of the local sports team or local events i.e. 5k runs.
2006-08-28 00:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ron D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
o gosh i was this same way,good luck cause i still get lost on the one way streets in the downtown area!
just dont walk around all wide eyed either
2006-08-28 00:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by melissa f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make friends with the locals, they will be the most help.
2006-08-28 00:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by nightingale008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋