Emcharms OP t1_j9s81hy wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:30 AM

Reply to comment by 10111001110 in Washington vs New England by Emcharms

Examples?

MyOldAolName t1_j9s9m5x wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:44 AM

People are far more direct back east, less patient, and generally more rude in general. People over here get started later in the day, are far less formal at work, seem to never be in a hurry, are overly kind, and will let you merge into traffic when you turn your signal on. Those are just off the top of my head. Born in CT, lived in ME, NH, and MA. Been here since 2019.

IndianPeacock t1_j9tum35 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:58 PM

I grew up in NH and MA, been here a few years now. I just went back to MA for a short trip and had to drive across the state. Holy shit had I forgotten how intense driving is there, massholes for sure would never let anyone else in, speed at crazy speeds, and lane change abruptly without signals. While I was fine, as I’d cut my teeth learning to drive there, I’m glad my wife gets the gentler WA experience lol..

MyOldAolName t1_j9tviyy wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Haha, using your signal just tells everyone what you're trying to do so they can block you. I remember when I first moved here I was merging into traffic on the highway and used my signal, immediately the car next to me slowed down and let me in... that shit still blows my mind sometimes

abhirupduttamit t1_j9x9d7g wrote on February 25, 2023 at 5:33 AM

Spot on! As someone who drives a lot both in PNW and New England, I can’t help but feel amused at how different drivers are in these two parts of the country. I learned driving in MA so I never fully understood why we’d be called Massholes, until I started driving out west.

onlyoneaal t1_j9vrglv wrote on February 24, 2023 at 10:22 PM

This is very accurate. I've lived in ME, VA, CT, RI, and MA and been here in WA since 2017. Also born in CT oddly enough!

I'd like to add that I have no desire whatsoever to return to the East Coast.

ZimofZord t1_j9s97k2 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:41 AM

Well you got Boston which is go go go or Maine that king of does it’s own thing. In general people of Maine want your money but not you. NH is a bit weird as well ( mostly basing it on the sub Reddit). Even WA is pretty different depending what side you are talking