My best friend was raised in KC and several years into our friendship he commented that he initially thought New Englanders were snobby and standoffish. After visiting his family there I understood- the hospitality was almost overwhelming.

I don’t think of New Englanders as unfriendly - more like respectfully distant. We’ll leave you alone to do your thing but if you need help (like if your car is stuck in the snow) we are happy to jump in.