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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebkii0 wrote

Fellow former Memphian who moved up here. Much better, I also saw a Shelby county plate up here once and had to do a double take 😂.

There is seriously way much more to do up here and safer than Memphis. Also if you’re not looking to spend high rent prices you can always go a bit further south than Princeton, the commute isn’t much further and gives you more options.

I wouldn’t listen to people who say South Jersey is bad, full of crazy republicans, etc. these people have never left the state more than likely.

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gmoor90 OP t1_jebl34y wrote

Well hey there! Nice to meet a fellow ex-mid southerner.

I can’t wait to get up there. How long have you been living there?

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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebly3p wrote

Around 6-7 years now, love it. There’s more to do than just go to the wolf chase mall, Shelby farms and Beale st. I think the thing that was difficult for me to get used to was traffic and the way roads work around here as well as the driving etiquette. If you need any advice hmu

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gmoor90 OP t1_jebmraf wrote

I have been forewarned about the driving! I’m not going to lie. I’m a little nervous. How would you define the driving etiquette?

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Aggressive-Project-7 t1_jebqwa5 wrote

Welcome to NJ. If someone honks are you, don't take it personally :)

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gmoor90 OP t1_jebr4n2 wrote

Yes, I’ve been told New Jerseyans aren’t afraid to communicate how they feel— on the road or otherwise. Lol

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WaltO t1_jechw2s wrote

If someone let you in line, or turn in front of them be sure to smile and wave at them.

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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebota8 wrote

Definitely less patient and fast, not uncommon to see people going 90+ on the turnpike sometimes.

Weird ass intersections, jughandles(not that bad), way more roundabouts, on-ramps and off ramps can be crazy as hell depending on time and place, some people say yield signs don’t mean shit around here. Bunch of small things in random places you’ll come to find.

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gmoor90 OP t1_jebqxs7 wrote

Oh lord. And I thought Memphis was bad! I will work on honing my defensive driving skills these next few months before I move.

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BYNX0 t1_jebpaqz wrote

What do you mean the commute isn’t much further? Princeton is an hour away from Plainfield during rush hour…

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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebrrct wrote

Yeah I misread it as moving to Princeton for some reason. My bad, same principle still applies can always move south for a less bit rent a little more commute.

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