"The first time I went to Washington, D.C., I was in town for a meeting with others who worked for state Attorney Generals. We were there for a week and went to visit the usual tourist places, and I was with a friend who lived there. I had to ask if anyone around D.C. drove a pickup truck, because everywhere we went, I only saw vans and other vehicles. I'm from South Texas, and pickup trucks are everywhere, so it was just so surreal to not see one on every street or corner!"
"Being from the New York City region, I am accustomed to most people behind the counter of any establishment generally working very hard to quickly serve the customers. Unfortunately, that is not the case in most places, especially in Florida! There is no sense of urgency."
"I grew up in Southern California but went to Tennessee for college. I'm half-Korean, and growing up in such a diverse area, I never gave it a second thought. Most people (especially other Asians) could tell I wasn't fully Korean, but that was not the case in the South. I can't tell you the number of times in Tennessee I received comments like, 'Yo"
Americans report notable state-by-state differences in everyday life and social norms. Vehicle presence varies by region, with pickup trucks common in South Texas but rare in Washington, D.C. Service expectations shift, with fast counter service typical of the New York City area and a slower pace in places like Florida. State rules can alter routine tasks, as in New Jersey where self-service gas is not allowed. Public observances and school holidays differ across states, including holidays like 'Confederate Day' in some districts. Regional diversity levels influence how racial and ethnic identity is perceived and commented upon.
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