Where did the small town hospitality go?

Question

Recently, we moved to a small town in KY where everyone knows everyone. They all go to some kind of church together and they all do about the same thing. We moved here from GA and things are really different from what I am use too. Trying to fit in around here is very hard. I have two teenagers and a toddler. My girls have adjusted well and they are in highschool and they have friends.. But I tell ya- some parents are really hard to get a long with. They dont want anything to do with someone that wasnt born and raised around here. I just dont understand what I can do to get people to know who I am. I'm not a bad person to be around. I have three children that I am constantly doing things for. These people around here are so competative that it drives me insane. Whatever happen to small-town hospitality? I live in a neighborhood that they would rather stick their noses up in the air than say HELLO? After saying all of that... how can a person make friends with these people?

Answer 1

If you don't go to their church, is their prejudice because of that?

Answer 2

Small town hospitality is more myth than fact. That said, it can be found in huge cities and small towns. It is an individual experience, not one you can count on.

There are some people you will never be able get along with, no matter what you try. Appreciate your new neighbors you do get along with, and let go of the ones you don't. You might also try having a pot luck for your neighbors, call it a "Get to Know You." Don't TRY to get along, just get to know people. You are new to them, and prior new folks may have been unfriendly and made natives feel bad. All kinds of things may have happened, but you will find friends. Also, keep in touch with your old friends, too.

Answer 3

It was crushed when corporate America sat down on it.