Similarities & Differences between the Northeast and South Reigons? (in the usa)?
The Northeast (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) The first immigrants (or settlers) to the United States came to the Northeast region in the 17th century. These were mostly English Protestants, looking for freedom to practice their religion and political reform. Because the winters are cold and harsh, and the land not very flat or fertile, this region is not well suited for farming. Eventually manufacturing and trade became the most important contributors to the regional economy. This region is well known for its culture (with excellent theaters and museums) as well as its educational system (with some of the most highly rated and respect universities in the country). This region is also known for its mix of ethnic groups, including Irish, Italian, and many eastern Europeans. The Middle Atlantic (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, DC, and Maryland) The first settlers in this region were more diverse than in the Northeast. Not only were English Protestants included, but also English Catholics, Dutch, and Swedes. Although the weather is not quite as cold, farming was still difficult, so manufacturing and shipping became the dominant industries. Some of the most highly populated American cities (including the largest, New York city) are located in the Mid Atlantic, as is the nation's capital (Washington, DC). Today finance, communications, and pharmaceuticals are some of the most important industries in the region. The South (Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and parts of Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma) The first southerners were English Protestants, like the northeasterners, but they were less independent and revolutionary in their nature. With temperate weather and sprawling lands, the south was very conducive to farming and soon agriculture became the primary industry. Southerners are probably the most distinctive of all American regional groups, with more relaxed attitudes and traditional ways than their neighbors to the north. They are known for their hospitality. The climate and the landscape have led this region to become popular with American tourists, and also with retirees. Today farming has become less prominent, and manufacturing and tourism have contributed greatly to the economy.
Biggest DIfferences between Southern California and Northern California?
Pretty self-explanatory.... I'd prefer answers from someone who has spent a decent amount of time in both areas. What types of people would like each area of Califorinia? What are the majority of the people like in each area? What are the pros and cons of each? In your opinion?
Difference between north/south USA?
Stereotypical for the most part. Your pretty much stuck in the 1860s, pre-civil war America. Current America divides up more like North East (New England + New York and Pennsylvania), South East (south of the mason dixon line) but including the gulf states except Texas. Mid-West (Ohio, Indiana etc..) Mountain states (Colorado, Wyo, Montana, Utah, Idaho), South West - Texas, NM, Arizona, Pacific NW (Oregon, WA, AK), California and Hawaii - which are their own little worlds. California is the 6th largest economy in the world, so a bigger economic power than the EU all by its lonesome. That being said San Francisco has the highest cost of living in the US. New York and Boston and Washington DC (which is SE in my opinion) are close behind. Globalization has killed many of the industrial industries in the US, such as steel manufacturing. Automobile suppliers like BMW, Nissan, Toyota, Mercedes and set up manufacturing facilities all over the US, primarily in the south eastern states - North/South Carolina, Alabama, Indiana. Only Ford, GM and Chrysler make cars in Detroit and that is shell of what it once was. Ford at least makes a lot of their cars in Mexico now. Cowboys (real cowboys) you mostly find in the mountain states + Texas. Rednecks are everywhere, but the most famous Redneck, Larry the Cable Guy is actually from Nebraska (mid-west). One of his writers is a high school friend of mine. Politically, Republicans and Democrats divide up more on economical lines than on physical territory. The most liberal (Democrats) states are Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Maine, California, Oregon and Washington. The most conservative (Republican) states are Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Arizona, Utah - most of the other states are somewhere in the middle.
What are the main differences between Texas and the rest of the south?
From a physical aspect, It is its pure size, and diversity. From our eastern border to our western border it is at least 850 miles. The surroundings will be anything from coastal marshes to grazing land, to tall pines, to mountains. We also have miles upon miles of coastline on our eastern border. From a historical standpoint, and this doesn't just include the South. Is that Texas was its own country. Also, including our own Republic, we were under six flags. Our flag is also the only one in the country that can be flown at the same level as our nation's flag, because of this. As far as cultural diversity, we are, but not so much different than any other state in the South. Going back to our sheer size, and I can attest to this from a couple of weeks ago. If you ever find yourself driving from one side to another. You do not need kids in the back of your vehicle asking are we there yet. You will be asking yourself that. One other thing, driving along our highways, you will think that everyone owns a truck, because there are so many. You will also wonder if everyone owns guns. You will see alot of advertisements on the roads for gun shows. Neither seems to bother people. And, perhaps the biggest. We are all proud of our independence, and just being a Texan.
What are the cultural differences between northern and southern England?
As a Yorkshire man now working in London, let me offer a few gross generalisations. In the South, people have more money, but don't get to enjoy it because they have to spend it all on their mortgage for their tiny flat. Employment is higher and as a result southerners are more likely to blame the unemployed for their problems. Except Guardian readers, who blame the NSA. The South tends to vote conservative (with pockets of Liberal on the coast and in the south west and the occasional Labour spot in inner cities). The North is more likely to vote Labour, except North Yorkshire, because farmers. Northerners are more plain spoken, Southerners (they would have us believe) are more sophisticated. Though that's probably because London gets a silly proportion of the arts funding. The beer is better (and cheaper) in the North, the food is better in the South. A friend who runs an excellent café in the North has had customers ask if she had any "normal food". By which I assume they meant fried pig products. People don't make conversation with strangers in the South. People do in the North, but occasionally this isn't a good thing. I see the same people get on the same train every morning. They make polite conversation on the platform and then sit at opposite ends of the carriage so they don't have to talk too much. I have friends in the North who have 'train friends'. Unlike in the South, these people stand a chance of becoming actual friends. Northern language is a wonderful thing. The Yorkshire accent preserves the formal/informal versions of you (vs thee/tha). The latter is mainly used for starting fights (as in "what's tha lookin' at?"). Geordie is another world entirely. For South here, read south east. The south west is different, especially west of the Tamar.
Culture differences between Southern California and Chicago?
The biggest differences are: cars and weather. These two have huge impacts on many other factors of culture. Cars: in SoCal everyone drives, drives, drives. Social scientists have found this leads to a more detached culture. In Chicago many many more people take the CTA or Metra Commuter Rail.... people talk, interact, etc. In Chicago you are a pedestrian, in SoCal you are associated with what you drive. Weather: SoCal's is overall warmer and less extreme/less harsh.... but I've also known people from San Diego who said they kinda went crazy b/c the weather is so constant.... in Chicago "change" is always constant... 4 distinct seasons... I think the harsh winter in Chicago forces people to appreciate summer like CRAZY (Toronto and Boston also have crazy awesome Summers and people get out and enjoy it). When I say "get out and enjoy it"... I mean outdoor dining, block parties all over the city, outdoor concerts, boating, outdoor sports. Overall... people in Chicago are highly engaging... they make conversation, meet one another, make friends. Sometimes they come across as being blunt, aggressive and overly tough, but for the most part they're great people. I've found people in SoCal to be polite and friendly... but oddly not as "engaging". I like both cultures. :-)
What is the difference in lifestyle between North and South Florida?
There is a HUGE difference. South Florida especially South East Florida which is the Miami Metro Area. Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach is nothing like the rest of the Southern United States. People from Miami call going North of Palm Beach going to the south, because really South Florida is not part of the south except for its position. Miamians like to call North Florida South Georgia. We really don’t like much of the state, because it is nothing like the Miami area. And most people in North Florida do not like the Miami, whether if its the people, the diverse population or just because they know Miami is the most important city in Florida and the only real city in the Southeast I don’t know why. I like the whole state as I like the Southern culture a little bit, I don’t think I would like to live in it but I like it. But Miami is a huge metropolis, its the 5th largest metro area in the US 50th in the world. Its one of the worlds largest international financial centres, it is the gateway to the Americas, has three large international airports, the two largest cruise ship ports in the world along with three cargo ports which are also very busy. 68% of the people in Miami speak Spanish as there first language and over 65% speak an other language than English at home. South Florida is a very diverse community with much of the population coming from all over Latin America, but specifically Caribbean countries such as Cuba, Barbados , Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Also the largest Finish population outside if Finland, largest South African population, large Russian, French and Italian populations. You wont find anything like that anywhere else in Florida, except Orlando is a little bit diverse. Miami is a real dense city, with world famous night life. It is an important city to the world, it is often called the capital of Latin America and its not even in Latin America. There is a huge difference between these two parts of Florida. One is the Southeast and other is more of a Latin American city or east coast type city.
What are the major cultural differences between the east coast and the west coast of the US, with respect to general behavior and lifestyle, business culture, faux pas, and so forth?
The big things:Attitude to life. To over-generalize, west coast is chill, east coast is fast paced. Walking speed. People in the Northeast especially walk super fast. Business culture. Showing up in dressed up mode is expected vs. casual=cool in LA/SF. Personality. San Franciscan: "So, I understand and honor where you come from here, and I can see how in some circumstances that you might feel that way, and...[20 minutes pass, the San Franciscan does not pause for breath nor start a new sentence]...but I'm not sure that, in the place where I'm in right now, I really completely feel the same way about it."Bostonian: "Dude, that's stupid."User's answer to How do people who have lived in both Boston and San Francisco compare the two?People on the west coast are more agreeable and outwardly polite. People on the east coast are more blunt. West coasters are more sensitive and "politically correct". Dress. Hoodies, shorts and sandals FTW on the west coast. North Face, boat shoes, and pea coats rule in the Northeast. Old money. Slightly more prevalent on the east coast (think Hamptons type communities)Tipping. People on the west coast are incredibly lax about tipping standards, and people will not look at you rudely if you leave 10% or say "that's normal" especially in a dimsum or buffet place. 15% is somewhat generous at sit down places. On the other hand in Boston, my friends and I have gotten into arguments with waiters several times, once because a tip was "15% pre tax not 15% post tax", and another time because due to a difference of under $1 with 15%. People have gon on rants on how tipping under 18% or using coins is bad. Emphasis on education and intellectualism in east coast over entertainment or making bank. Very rough.Driving. More aggressive on east coast, mostly due people trying to jump the green to turn left, people not yielding for pedestrians (even in marked crosswalks) and people honking more - probably due to higher densities. Saving seats. People on the east coast call "fives" to reserve their seat for five minutes after standing up. Apparently seat jacking is more common.A lot of this is based to Northeast vs. California - I don't know that much about places south of DC area, for instance.