When I describe East Coast vs West Coast culture to my friends I often say “The East Coast is kind but not nice, the West Coast is nice but not kind,” and East Coasters immediately get it. West Coasters get mad. 😂😂😂
— Jordan Green (@jordonaut) January 21, 2021
Niceness is saying “I’m so sorry you’re cold,” while kindness may be “Ugh, you’ve said that five times, here’s a sweater!” Kindness is addressing the need, regardless of tone.
— Jordan Green (@jordonaut) January 21, 2021
Do you find this characterization, that “The East Coast is kind but not nice, the West Coast is nice but not kind,” to be accurate?
I do know that you have been less than enamored of the culture of the West Coast at times.
A fairly accurate read.
Dead on.
Dead on.
I did not like living in the Midwest. "Friendly" in Midwest-speak seemed to be "I will pry into your life" instead of "I will help if you ask"