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ExplanationSea6719 OP t1_j5ji3pl wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Will I be welcomed? by ExplanationSea6719

I care.

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TCPottery t1_j5jj0cw wrote

Don't engage with the troll; the costs are too high.

As a new transplant to CT, I have found that people are quietly welcoming. No Welcome Wagon celebrating your arrival, but kindness abounds.

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Jackers83 t1_j5ka6q5 wrote

Lollls. You said the same thing. Are you a self admitted troll?? Or a closeted one?? Inquiring minds want to know??

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ExplanationSea6719 OP t1_j5jicth wrote

Thats better than feeling strong enough about it to be malicious. Thanks!

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SnottyTash t1_j5jiv6q wrote

Yeah that’s what they’re getting at - idk what red state you’re coming from but up here, unless you’re in one of the smallest communities (Glastonbury is not), you will receive neither welcome nor shunning, for better or worse. Connecticuters (as a whole, I know there are always exceptions) like many New Englanders and New Yorkers mind their own business and go about their days quietly and privately. So don’t expect a “welcome” lol but yeah we’re a blue state so you really don’t have to worry about being targeted for your identity unless you’re in a really rural area, and even then it’d be more idiots quietly tutting/shunning than actually giving you problems

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ExplanationSea6719 OP t1_j5jja78 wrote

Florida for reference. Getting redder by the day.

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CTMQ_ t1_j5jl8yj wrote

As compared to FLORIDA?! You will be the happiest non-binary dark-skinned person on the planet.

The worst that will happen to you in S Glastonbury is some old white person will look at you for an extra second or two. And before you know it, you’ll be sharing stories about how shitty Florida is and it will be fine.

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Adventurous-Aide664 t1_j5jugh9 wrote

I am originally from CT, moved to Florida in 2015 and just moved back. Initially we loved it, but as time went on the rose colored glasses came off and we started to see how Florida is really just a place to vacation, not live. The people seem friendly but it's all a facade. Over the past few years it got more crowded, rude and hyper partisan. Every other house has some vulgar political flag flying and a lot of the people are fake or crazy. Also, the infrastructure is horrible and I don't see them taking any steps to make it better.

We're so glad to be back. People might not be as initially friendly and welcoming but they're real and will help you when you need it.

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Kodiak01 t1_j5jy6az wrote

My in-laws used to have a condo in West Palm Beach, right on the water (multi-generational ownership). Going down there, got to see the "nice" section of town as well as the "COPS" sections.

Happy in New England.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jjffq wrote

We have a bridge. It’s not that hard.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jpb67 wrote

It’s not a pain. Like at all. Want to take a train? Hartford is a short trip down Rte 2. Or Rte 3 to 91. Or the bus. Sorry, but your facts aren’t factual.

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apsalarya t1_j5jup59 wrote

They are a west of the River person clearly. As am I but no shade on you east of the river people.

We should probably tell OP about that whole east/west thing though. 😂😂😂

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5oe1tv wrote

They clearly have never been to Glastonbury. And yes, definitely should let OP know about the east/west thing. Lol.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jqz7k wrote

Yup. You take the train from Hartford to New Haven and connect with Metro North. Easy peasy.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jrzt1 wrote

More of a pain than what? Living in New Haven blocks away from the train station? Then sure, you’d be right. Otherwise not sure what your point is.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jspa1 wrote

Glastonbury is literally just east of the river with easy access to the train system you clearly don’t know enough about. Not sure what is so baffling about that.

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CalligrapherDizzy201 t1_j5jtmul wrote

If you say so. I’ve always found it is easy to get to and from Glastonbury. Easy access to the highway and pretty centrally located.

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apsalarya t1_j5juft7 wrote

I think it is for vampires…something about crossing water lol 😂

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Jackers83 t1_j5kaiz3 wrote

Also, remember vampires cannot enter your home without being invited in. This is extremely important and not widely known.

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