cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/844237

I’ve never been that far to the south but lately I’ve been reading and watching those novels and movies.

The prevalent idea is: in this world (Texas?) you are alone, nobody gives a cr*p about you, do not trust anyone because they’ll take advantage of you, ridicule and mock you. The world (or maybe only Texas?) is an inhospitable, inhuman, Darwinist place.

  • RBWells@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Like how New Yorkers are rude but not mean. I remember a culture shock moment the first time I went to a bagel shop there and the scowling woman at the counter said “whaddya want?!” It took me a moment to figure out that she meant “what would you like to order?” and not “what the fuck are you doing here?”

    I am also confused though as I have family in Texas and they are polite and pretty happy but not sure I would describe them as kind.