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The Divided1 America
America is a large place. Like China， we are divided into regions that have their own idiosyncrasies2 that make different parts of our same nation unique. Thus， you can certainly tell a lot about an American tourist if you ask them the simple question： Where are you from？ However， although each region in America is different， we must be careful to refrain from generalizing the residents of each region.3 Saying New Yorkers are rude （which， unfortunately， is their reputation）4 is not saying that all New Yorkers are rude. Nonetheless， without further ado， here are you American regions， with all of their dirty details， unique characteristics， infamous reputations， and partially-stereotypes.5
The Northeast
I figured it would be fair to start with my hometown first before I begin to badmouth6 other regions. The Northeast is hands down known for its hustle and bustle.7 There is not a second of rest in the northeast， where opportunists， eager college interns， and successful businessmen and businesswomen stroll the streets.8 Northeasterners are typically considered more cosmopolitan， since they are located near the coast， and in comparison to the rest of America they are blessed with a lot of diversity.9 There is relatively more diversity in this part of America with a high proportion of immigrants to Americans.10 Furthermore， I’d like to distinguish New York as its own entity， since New York personalities are strong enough to have their own description.11 New York is known to have the most rude people in America， whether that means the police officers who callously scold you for making a wrong turn or the barista who hands you your double-shot， mocha Frappuccino with a side of sass.12 Though New Yorkers can be described to have somewhat of an attitude， New York City is certainly a perfect encapsulation13 of America. The city has people from all walks of life roaming the streets， hot dog vendors with mystery meat hot dogs， and the best amalgamation of hole-in-the-wall restaurants juxtaposed with extravagant eateries.14 New York， simply， has it all.
The South
Ah， the South. Everyone loves the South. Blessed with most polite people and the most comforting foods， Southern America is certainly a spectacle15. Speaking on Southern politeness， there is， in fact， something called the Southern gentleman. It describes any man from the south with a southern accent and who has the utmost respect for women.16 A southern gentleman is a man who opens doors for others， sweet talks ladies， and is extremely chivalrous in all that he does.17 If you still don’t believe me when I say the South is incredibly friendly， let me share a short anecdote.18 One of my friends was passing through Alabama this past summer when she and her friend ran into a jolly old man.19 After a couple of minutes of chatter， the man asked if the travelling girls wanted to get a bite to eat.20 He asked them which diner they wanted to go， and off they went to eat a hearty21 lunch. He took them to small diner where he fed them a nice meal over small talk and friendly chit-chat22. But lo and behold， they found out mid-way through conversation that this man was actually the mayor of the town they were visiting！23 On a side note， my vegetarian friend told me the only vegetables the diner had were green beans and potatoes.24 Southern comfort food is nationally renowned25 for being extremely delicious and unhealthy. Their staple foods are mashed potatoes， fried chicken， macaroni and cheese and anything else that warms the soul and clogs the arteries.26
America is a large place. Like China， we are divided into regions that have their own idiosyncrasies2 that make different parts of our same nation unique. Thus， you can certainly tell a lot about an American tourist if you ask them the simple question： Where are you from？ However， although each region in America is different， we must be careful to refrain from generalizing the residents of each region.3 Saying New Yorkers are rude （which， unfortunately， is their reputation）4 is not saying that all New Yorkers are rude. Nonetheless， without further ado， here are you American regions， with all of their dirty details， unique characteristics， infamous reputations， and partially-stereotypes.5
The Northeast
I figured it would be fair to start with my hometown first before I begin to badmouth6 other regions. The Northeast is hands down known for its hustle and bustle.7 There is not a second of rest in the northeast， where opportunists， eager college interns， and successful businessmen and businesswomen stroll the streets.8 Northeasterners are typically considered more cosmopolitan， since they are located near the coast， and in comparison to the rest of America they are blessed with a lot of diversity.9 There is relatively more diversity in this part of America with a high proportion of immigrants to Americans.10 Furthermore， I’d like to distinguish New York as its own entity， since New York personalities are strong enough to have their own description.11 New York is known to have the most rude people in America， whether that means the police officers who callously scold you for making a wrong turn or the barista who hands you your double-shot， mocha Frappuccino with a side of sass.12 Though New Yorkers can be described to have somewhat of an attitude， New York City is certainly a perfect encapsulation13 of America. The city has people from all walks of life roaming the streets， hot dog vendors with mystery meat hot dogs， and the best amalgamation of hole-in-the-wall restaurants juxtaposed with extravagant eateries.14 New York， simply， has it all.
The South
Ah， the South. Everyone loves the South. Blessed with most polite people and the most comforting foods， Southern America is certainly a spectacle15. Speaking on Southern politeness， there is， in fact， something called the Southern gentleman. It describes any man from the south with a southern accent and who has the utmost respect for women.16 A southern gentleman is a man who opens doors for others， sweet talks ladies， and is extremely chivalrous in all that he does.17 If you still don’t believe me when I say the South is incredibly friendly， let me share a short anecdote.18 One of my friends was passing through Alabama this past summer when she and her friend ran into a jolly old man.19 After a couple of minutes of chatter， the man asked if the travelling girls wanted to get a bite to eat.20 He asked them which diner they wanted to go， and off they went to eat a hearty21 lunch. He took them to small diner where he fed them a nice meal over small talk and friendly chit-chat22. But lo and behold， they found out mid-way through conversation that this man was actually the mayor of the town they were visiting！23 On a side note， my vegetarian friend told me the only vegetables the diner had were green beans and potatoes.24 Southern comfort food is nationally renowned25 for being extremely delicious and unhealthy. Their staple foods are mashed potatoes， fried chicken， macaroni and cheese and anything else that warms the soul and clogs the arteries.26