Minnesota nice

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Minnesota nice is the stereotypical behavior of Minnesota residents to provide hospitality and courtesy to others. It is a phrase spoken mostly by Minnesotans themselves.

Stereotypes of Minnesotans often overlap with qualities of other Midwesterners, including the perception that many are quiet and do not wish to offend others or cause a disruption. Sometimes area residents who move away, or otherwise come in contact with others who don't subscribe to the ideal, say that they have to shed their Minnesota nice in order to interact properly with others or get out of troublesome situations. The generosity of state citizens has gained respect—the heavily-reported flu vaccine shortage of fall 2004 did not strike the state as hard as elsewhere since many people willingly gave up injections for others[1].

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  • You may visit a Minnesotan and be offered something to drink multiple times.
  • Minnesotans are renowned for charity work and donations.
  • Minnesotans are renowned for taking forever to say goodbye. This is in part due to the winter weather and reluctance to leave.
  • Minnesotans file fewer civil lawsuits than residents of other states.[2]
  • Minnesotans are a lot more open with their homes than many other states. Many homes outside of the metropolitan area are usually left unlocked even if no one is home.
  • The term "Minnesota Nice" is sometimes used as a negative expression referring to a persons appearance of "nice" but lack of sincerity. Often used along with the phrase "passive-aggressive".

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[edit] References

  1. ^ New York Times. "In Minnesota, Flu Vaccines Go Waiting". 12 November 2004
  2. ^ http://www.priweb.com/lawinthenews.htm
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