Before we moved many people told us to beware of snobby New Englanders. They told us they were not welcoming to outsiders and we'd never really fit in (to be fair, we might not ever fully fit in because their accent is very distinct and hard to do!). I'm sure there are stereotypes of every region of the United States. I've known people from West Virginia who weren't rednecks or married to their cousins. I had a friend from California who wasn't blond, tan and materialistic. I can't speak for any of the other New England states because I haven't been to them much, but Mainers have been nothing but kind and welcoming. One shop owner in Kennebunk told us we were locals now and should come in anytime for a discount. Everyone we've talked to has welcomed us and told us all the great things about living here.
I'm sure there are snobby people somewhere out there in Maine. Just like there were snobby people in Ohio. And probably Pennsylvania too...but you might have to search harder to find them :)
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