from wikipedia: "minnesota nice" is the stereotypical behavior of minnesota residents to provide hospitality and courtesy to others. it is a phrase spoken mostly by minnesotans themselves. stereotypes of minnesotans often overlap with qualities of other midwesterners, including the perception that many are quiet and do not wish to offend others or cause a disruption.
also: a passive/aggressive response. a false facade of friendliness or passivity, aloofness.
is there a southern version of this? a new england version? what have YOU heard?
2006-11-26 02:47:23 · 2 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Southern Hospitality seems to fit what you describe in your paragraph. There is no associated passive/aggressive component, though.
2006-11-26 02:51:14 · answer #1 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, Minnesotans are frankly very unique in the collective intensity of their passive-aggressiveness.....and there really isn't anything nice about them.
2014-11-30 13:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by bill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋