Could anyone tell me what people in the states of Oregon and Washington are generally like, compared with Californians, New Englanders/New Yorkers, Southerners, Midwesterners, and so forth?
I know it's not possible to generalize competely, but people do TEND to act slightly different in certain parts of the country than they do in others! Some regions are more easy-going and laid back, while others are more rushed and fast-paced; some have generally more friendly people, while in other areas the people are a bit more reserved and less, er, "talkative". The level of education tends to vary from place to place, too. And of course, there's always a bit of a difference between urban and rural areas.
While I'm familiar with the reputation of most other parts of the country, I have no idea what people from these two states are reportedly like, by comparison. Anyone happen to know?
Thanks!
2006-10-17 22:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by Christopher 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Well, I think I am qualified to answer, since I lived for 45 years in Oregon and 3 years in Washington ... first off, we all have webbed feet, cuz of all the rain, LOL! And in the summer, all two weeks of it, we don't tan, we rust!!
Okay, seriously and all joking aside, it is gorgeous here, and not as wet as rumoured, and we even get nice weather!
As far as characteristics of the people here, generally speaking it is laid back, easy going, and quite friendly overall. In the more urban areas, you will naturally find a higher level of education, but as a group, people in the pacific northwest are fairly well educated and well informed. Exceptions exist, of course. People tend to be "down to earth", earthy, concerned about nature and conserving resources, lots of recycling here. I would say that the Pacific Northwest is one of the hubs of those still "counter culture" in the sense of from the hippie movement and it's causes. I think the people here are more "real" than in a lot of places in the U.S.
2006-10-21 19:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People in the Pacific Northwest tend to be a lot like English Canadians.
In rural areas, they're laid back and friendly. But sometimes they're a bit too friendly, crossing that thin line into obnoxious "small town" nosiness and gossip.
In Portland and Seattle, the people are a bit more reserved, but are still considerably nicer to strangers than the S.F. and L.A. types in California. Mostly harmless.
2006-10-20 04:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by SFdude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely more relaxed here in the good ole' PNW (pacific northwest). There's a lot of rural areas, where people still raise cattle, and wear cowboy boots. But if you go more metropolis, you'll find a "hippier" type of crowd. Casual dress, liberals, Birkenstocks, Columbia Sportswear, ... etc. People are more active, we have lots of outdoor activities, hiking, biking, skiing, etc. It's very green and beautiful and we like to keep it that way, so you'll find quite a few environmentalists up here. We're all about recycling and protecting the environment. I've traveled almost the entire US, and home is still my favorite place to visit!
If you plan on visiting, you'll love it.
2006-10-19 14:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by rtlsimpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people from these states are generally laid back, and also family oriented from what i've seen. apart from some mid size cities, it is mostly small town and rural living. people are friendly and quite talkative from my experience. i don't know if that's the generally accepted generalization though.
2006-10-18 06:00:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you go there and find out? Then go to California, New England (perfect time of year for that by the way), then to THe south.. becuase New Yourk is a part Of New England.. then on to the sucky midwest.. but hey.. I bet I bet you can hit that up in between the west and east costs..
have fun
2006-10-18 06:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by punkdoesabodygud 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like people. I am froom Oregon, but now live in Hawaii where I have been living for almost a year
2006-10-18 05:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have travelled to Or. to stay with friends and have met their friends . Their son lives in Wa. I love em all. And I love Oregon too. Go for it.
2006-10-18 05:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by phalandrone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋