Im a teenager and im about to move to boston from a REALLY SMALL town in arkansas.....?

Question

anything i should know? are the mind frames in boston any different then here?

i guess by mind frames i mean...i have a few friends up north and they are more "self obsessive" then my friends down here....and alot of people say bostonians are rude.....

Answer 1

Are you moving to Boston proper? By that I mean are you going to live in the actual city of Boston or one of the suburbs.
There is a pretty big difference in the mentality from Boston proper to the outlying areas.

Moving from any small town to a megalopolis is going to be a major change. Best advise, be friendly - but not over the top. Just like in your town, there are cliques and jerks and bullies and some amazingly nice people, only difference is there are a lot more of them in the big city. Just like where you live, new people are treated differently, you can expect that in Boston, or any place you are going to. It will take some time to warm up. Don't lose heart, there are loads and loads of wonderful people in the Boston area.

Teens that live in large cities tend to grow up faster than those in smaller areas. More teens will be sexually active, use foul language, and have much disrespect for adults and rules. There is a gang problem in Boston, the police are ever vigilant to keeping it in check. The streets aren't safe to wander alone, especially at night.

Don't show off, especially when you first arrive. If you have valuables, leave them at home. Use the resources offered to you when you first arrive, guidance counselors, buddy programs, etc, they will help you.

Find a youth group, that will also help to establish friendships.

Best of luck to you!!

Answer 2

I was born and raised in Boston. I've also lived down south and in the central part of the country too. Boston is a great place to live, especially for young people. There is a lot to do and see here, lots of history and some of the best universities in the country. Things are definitely faster paced than other parts of the country, drivers are a bit crazy looking at first, but you'll learn to fit in. The accents are entertaining too, and if you slip in a ya'll here and there, people will just get a kick out of you. The biggest difference is the weather, right now, VERY cold, but when spring comes along, you'll forget about the cold, and fall is a beautiful sight in the northeast, nothing like it anywhere in the world. Just come with an open mind as to the changes from where you are now and you will love it here.

Answer 3

Boston will rock your socks off. Just be prepared to root for both the sox and the pats. They are fanatical about them here. I try to stay out of the whole mess. I've been here almost three years and still own nothing that has either logo.

Best advice, avoid using y'all. Try to talk with as little of a southern accent as possible. They think it's the funniest thing. Be ready to be made a showpiece. Don't let anyone silence a room so that everyone can hear your accent.


Things to know:

Wicked is a common saying. Wicked smart means super smart. Get the picture?
The "T" refers to the subway system. Everyone calls it that. That's because all the stations are marked with circle-T logo.
Avoid driving into Boston proper. Parking is wicked expensive, and traffic is hell. Take the T.
Be sure to go to Chinatown, but leave before dark.

Mindframes are the same everywhere. The advantage of a city like Boston is that it's so cosmopolitan, and so liberal there is room for everything and everyone. You'll have people who accept you as you are, and people who make fun of you because of where you come from. Just roll with it. Nothing you can do.

It gets very cold. I mean like really frakking cold. it snows in feet sometimes. Not yet this year, but be sure we have a big one coming soon. Learn the value of a good set of long underwar, and don't forget your gloves or scarf. You WILL miss them here.

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Be ready for driving to be very aggressive. People like getting into the middle of the street to make a turn into traffic. Again, avoid driving in the city.

People aren't necessarily more rude. They just are a lot more direct. sometimes it gets mistaken for rudeness. You are probably used to being offered something and refusing, expecting them to ask, "are you sure you don't want some more?" That will never happen here. You want some more, say so. You will not be asked twice.

Answer 4

I grew up in Connecticut and now I live in Massachusetts, and I absolutely love Boston (but I'm not a city girl, so I'm glad I don't actually live there). I actually have a good friend who lives in a really small town in Arkansas, too!

People up here don't call people Ma'am and Sir. With a southern accent you can get away with it, otherwise people will think it's weird. Don't call any girl or woman under 40 Ma'am - she will actually take it as an insult, here only "old" women are called Ma'am.

One thing you might notice is that when you walk down the street, no one will make eye contact with you. That's not people being rude, it's just...the way people are, I guess.

New Englanders tend to be always in a hurry, and a bit impatient especially if someone gets in their way. If someone acts impatient with you, don't let it bother you - it's not personal, and they'll get over it!

New Englanders like to complain about things (perhaps this is true everywhere?). Take the weather, for example. When it's cold everyone complains that it's too cold and they can't wait for summer. When it's hot (that's defined as above 85 around here, by the way) everyone complains about how hot and humid it is and they can't wait for winter.

No one eats grits up here. No one even knows what grits ARE up here.

Few homes around here have air conditioning. This probably won't bother you, as you're used to the heat in the summer. During the winter, people generally keep their homes at around 68 degrees.

Religion isn't a big thing around here, probably because there are so many catholics around. That may sound mean, but honestly I think most catholics would agree with me!

Answer 5

Well, for beginners Boston is a large city. There will be a culture shock to you when you see the crowds, traffic and noise. Watch out for the drivers they are some of the craziest I have ever seen. Makes NY City drivers look good.

Don't know what you mean by mind frames. If you mean kind of music and how they dress, not sure. If you are into country music-not a big thing in Boston. Dress, jeans still in.

You will love the city. It is full of great places, excitement and good food. Just take one day at a time. Look and observe.

Answer 6

I think you'll just sense a shock moving into a big city. But, keep in mind, people in Boston are varied, same as in every big city. It's hard to stereotype really. You'll find a mix of people here same as where you live now, and everywhere else too! It's a great city; come with an open mind and you'll form your own opinion.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

My brother lives right outside of Boston. I've visited him once. The people there are fairly liberal and open-minded and I enjoyed the visit. Unfortunately, I can't say much about the law enforcement what with their recent ATHF debacle.

Answer 9

driving here is rough.. you gotta be a wicked good driver