Avoid These States: The 10 Worst for Friendliness

What if I told you New York and California weren’t the most Unfriendly states? Would you believe me? Stay until the end of the video and find out which state people think is the most unfriendly.
We ran a poll and asked people their opinion on which states were the most unfriendly. About 2500 people replied. I did some research on why they are unfriendly or why people think that.
that is what we are looking at today.
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[@Johnjwalt]

People in Alaska aren’t unfriendly. They’re just a bit cold.

[@alexnunes5186]

Good explanation

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

ba-dum-shish

[@chrishampton8842]

😂

[@garyharnish2395]

They are people that don’t want to be messed with

[@rjakob8073]

Coming from New England, I've been fortunate enough to travel to Alaska, on three different occasions over the years. As for Alaska's state beauty, to me, it ranks as one of the best in the country along side Vermont. But the Alaskan, state government is lacking in many areas. Such as many towns & even in some cities local police are in short supply, as are the State police. The crime rates in many regions are higher than the national levels are, this should include murder rates as well. This is "sad" yet very true. Even crimes against woman often go unreported. Don't believe me, look up the criminal stats by state, and if you're not blind I'm sure you'd agree? Sorry for going off topic, but some issues must be addressed, and Alaska, is not the only state. TY.

[@scottysblog7317]

Samuel Clemens once said: : "The more I get to know people, the more I like my dog."

[@EastsideSILENCER777]

Huh? Check your grammar you idaho!

[@kvernon1]

I think you meant to say, "The MORE I get to know people, the more I like my dog". And are you sure Sam Clemens said that? I know for a fact he was quoted "I could live for a week on a good complement". And having visited his house and learned some background, he didn't seem to me an anti-social kind of guy.

[@jmk0512]

@kvernon1 Actually, he was rather quite the cynic. He was often critical of society. Especially towards capitalism. But antisocial, no, you're quite right about that. At Social Gatherings, he would flood the room with his thoughts and opinions. Like Socrates, he would question and debate much of what others said.

[@eskimo05w]

I think the quote is from the comedian (and social commentator) Will Rogers (1879-1935).

[@dawnbonome9056]

I agree👍🏻

[@debcarroll8192]

The Arkansas votes shocked me. I have only been there once, but the bus I was on slipped on some ice and overturned. The local people were amazing-- a church let us camp out in their building, and the MacDonald's brought all of us free breakfast the next morning. The people I met went above and beyond in kindness to us.

[@crystinamarie1]

Arkansas was a nice experience. I got lost and needed to borrow someone's phone for directions and the lady couldn't have been nicer. She seriously saved me from spending the night in my car.

[@OkieJammer2736]

Arkansas? Well, maybe in Little Rock or at the racetrack in Hot Springs. I spend time in NW, SW and NC Arkansas every few months and always have wonderful experiences with the people there. (Just don't talk smack about religion... 😅)

[@sarw9294]

When I made a cross-country trip, Arkansas was the friendliest and most polite state I went through!

[@crystinamarie1]

@@sarw9294 I so agree. I hung out the local watering hole there and the people were so friendly and fun. I had a blast and made lots of friends.

[@marksummers463]

Really shocked me too. Met some REALLY rude ppl there.

[@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma9132]

OMG! So, I moved to Arkansas after my husband passed away. I LOVE IT! Friendliest people ever. Everyone smiles at you. People standing next to you in a store or on the street will just start talking to you like you’re old friends. I’ve been nothing but happy here. Wish my husband could have experienced it; we were alone so long.

[@CroisMoi]

I don't have a lot of experience in Arkansas, but in general you can talk to people all over in the South. Going to Chicago and Milwaukee were a jolt to my system. People think you are going to mug them. I hated Milwaukee in particular. Hateful people. Weird.

[@shawnbayouth3851]

Agree!! Arkansans are by far the friendliest people I've ever lived around. I love this state!! Shhhh, don't tell anyone though

[@paulofearghail9408]

I am moving from previously friendly Colorado (now Colofornia) to Arkansas at the end of the month. Last week I went there to look at some homes, and in the process I spoke to a number of people in the little town I'll be moving to. Nice folks, very friendly, and I can't wait to get established there.

[@HonestyOverEverything]

That's if you're white

[@HonestyOverEverything]

​@@CroisMoi It's a phony surface level friendly

[@Fishseaofcortez]

Hawaii has some very unfriendly people. They tolerate tourists because of the money.

[@Andrew2k18]

That’s pretty much how it is any touristy area. The locals like the money tourists bring in but hate the tourists. When I lived in Maine the joke was Mainers wished the tourists would just cross the Maine state line, drop off their cash, and leave. Here in AZ We call winter visitors “snowbirds” and don’t like how they clog up our highways and restaurants

[@AKHWJ3ST]

@@Andrew2k18 Whatever happened to live and let live? Who the heck would ever want to go to Maine? AZ courted snowbirds from long before you were born!

[@kenneththebruce]

It's because ignorant and entitled people are flooding their island.. trashing beaches, acting like fools, and disrespecting customs and natural areas. I travel to Hawaii for work multiple times a year and have never experienced an unfriendly person.. because I'm not a prick. Respect their customs and their land and they are awesome.

[@kenneththebruce]

@@Andrew2k18 where in AZ are you? I have a feeling you are just talking out your ass.

[@danielkaiser8971]

@@kenneththebruce People will reject comments like yours because you place yourself above others as "better" just to make a point. How does it feel to be called out on your grandiose fantasy?

[@lonewolffang]

I remember a guy from New York. I waved at him one day amd he immediately looked behind as if he was getting jumped. I asked him if he was ok and he explained that in New York, waving at someone meant the person waving was a distraction and they were about to get jumped. He was living in Alabama at the time.

[@wilsonmiller1713]

When we first came to Florida for a vacation, we were told by everyone how unfriendly the people would be. We didn’t find that to be the case at all. We relocated to Jacksonville in 1997 and again never ran into unfriendly people. In 2019, we moved farther south to Naples. The only unfriendly people we meet here are from N.Y., N.J., MASS., etc. Maybe that’s the problem. 😂

[@yoni-in-BHAM]

The ones that were unfriendly to me were Floridians, I definitely know the difference between them and the Northerners! 😞

[@CroisMoi]

Florida is very friendly. I am in Dallas and I have had good experiences. I really liked it.

[@SA-hz1rs]

​@@CroisMoilol

[@willplayz3598]

I agree same experience here, Californians here I’ve met are actually very friendly way nicer than New Yorkers

[@madonnasbutthole9674]

Florida is psychotic. These people that you call friendly are probably people you don't know very well. It's easy to put on a face (or eat one off).

[@Cindilc]

I’ve been in most of the states and I know that DC isn’t a state, but the people there are the most unfriendly that I met.

[@bradc6199]

Yes. Self absorbed, self important A-holes.

[@Clancy192]

DC is not in America. Most people there are government hires and safe from hard work and economic hardships. They don't care about you or any Americans.

[@infiad1275]

You are not wrong. 😆

[@ByronVersion2]

SPOT On 💯

[@DavidStill-k8x]

All the politicians.

[@gumbomudderx7503]

Arkansas and Missouri surprised me in this list. I live near both and travel to both quite regularly. Everyone I run into is nice and helpful as can be.

[@CroisMoi]

I did phone customer service 30 years ago. I spoke with thousands of people in the country. Every time someone called and was hateful, they were from Iowa or Connecticut. They could not be calmed down, and were hateful for the whole call.

[@levistokes3960]

Yeah honestly most of the Midwest is very weird. Iowans are kind of rude from my experience. Indiana and Chicago are very similar too. Then again, I grew up in appalacia where everyone bakes you apple pies and are super friendly.

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

@levistokes3960 Some Iowans may be more so curt as opposed to mean. Curt can be taken as unfriendly. I've never had issues with them. However, both my brothers were born there so well maybe you are right.

[@cht2162]

@@JoelUldrych-kh2sc Who is Curt?

[@AlexTheChaosFox1996]

As an Iowan who actively tries to be kind and respectful, I unfortunately do agree. A lot of Iowans are what we call "iowa nice", meaning they're nice to your face, but talk crap and gossip behind your back. I hate when people do that, and hate the fact that that's the case...

[@lynniec]

I work 10hr shifts on the phone everyday, speaking to policy holders across the country, hands down the Midwest is the WORST, rude ass people.

[@karencoultas-zt3zn]

Lifetime Californian here… I’ve lived in northern, central and Southern California. I’m thankful to have avoided unfriendly people so far. California is a very big state, yet we ALL get labeled the same. There’s a gigantic difference between areas in California.

[@danyuljackson]

Seriously. People want to act like CA is toxic... but why do people keep moving here and visiting from all over the world?

[@user-gu9yq5sj7c]

@@TrumpOnRushmore CA still has one of the highest population. Higher population means more diverse people. There's people who move to CA for career opportunities, like Hollywood. I don't like how monopolistic Hollywood is. Career opportunities should be more spread out.

[@kathrynmauro8673]

I totally agree. The state is so large that it's definitely like separate worlds. I lived in Southern California for almost fifty-six years. I moved to Central Texas seven and a half years ago.

[@levistokes3960]

Northern cali is much different then southern cali. People are friendlier in northern California in my opinion.

[@Lulusvideos1]

@@TrumpOnRushmorestill has a huge population of people moving here…unfortunately. I was glad when people started leaving, too crowded!

[@ontheside5942]

For me #1 is Oregon. I've lived in 5 different states and this state was the most unfriendly. People in The Dalles and Hood River, where I worked, were miserable and had really bad attitudes. Waving at my neighbors was met with a back turn. There was no sense of community. A real culture shock for this Floridian. Couldn't wait to leave and go home to Florida.

[@pdxmtngoat]

Eastern Oregon is a bit friendlier. The sun shines more.

[@Orlando_Steve]

Antifa isn't know for being friendly.

[@CroisMoi]

I went to Portland and had a weird experience. I was in a shopping area, which had a one way street, with parking on either side. There was not enough parking and one person just pulled up on the street and parked her car. She blocked everyone who wanted to go down that street, or get out of the parking lot. I could not believe it. I have never seen such a thing. She had numerous people just waiting for her to finish her errand.

[@n-xplorer]

@@pdxmtngoat Agreed.... people in Eastern Oregon are mostly very balanced and friendly.

[@jodieblom5716]

I found Oregon to be the most friendly state I’ve ever lived in. I loved it there and the customer service was outstanding everywhere I ever went

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I retired in Arkansas. I’ve never been ignored or treated rudely here.

[@RadioTheLunaticFringeKLTF]

You must be from NWA or the north part of the state, central, south Arkansas and the delta are is the real Arkansas and it's not a friendly place if you're not a thug or a redneck.

[@emanoelpaulino1935]

I wanna know USA one day a visit your state

[@MikeX3000]

Just not the brightest bulbs live there

[@brewaskew]

Unscientific poll.

[@lindak1768]

Me too, Even going to the local grocery store I end up visiting with people I don’t know. I moved here from Missouri and people are much friendlier in my new area of Arkansas.

[@juliachildress2943]

I've traveled extensively throughout the US. Boston is the most unfriendly city I've ever visited. Even in hotels, where you can usually count on friendly assistance, I found poor attitudes. Waiting for the subway once, I politely asked a businessman if he would mind telling me the time. He looked at his watch, then looked at me and turned his back and walked away.

[@AndrewLedet-q9l]

I live here in Boston and I don't find the people unfriendly here

[@BackInFlorida1]

As a Floridian, the main issue that the locals had is that as the years progressed, the number of New Yorkers that moved TO Florida increased every year. UGH!

[@peepkagirl1]

Yep!!! SC too! More & more are coming from New York & complaining about everything down here! They never stop telling us what's wrong with SC, yet they're here!

[@John_Steiner]

According to another poll, New York City was the rudest city - Idk about the rest of the state though.

[@olvinyldude]

LOL.... Song of the South ....now

[@famouscriminals18]

You hear a lot of New York accents in Miami

[@sebastianashbury2478]

I hate admitting this these days, but as a native Floridian (central; born in Daytona, grew up north of Orlando), TOTALLY agree! Even 20 years ago all those northern a-holes kept piling in, over-developing, and generally ruining what little that used to be good about FL - isolation and large patches of forest and wetland to enjoy a relaxing drive down and general lack of traffic... except for the mosquitoes, humidity, armadillos, and a lot more controversial issues I won't mention.

[@oldgloryhillfarmturtlewoma9132]

People from Missouri do not except outsiders..ever. Retired there thinking just what you said, small town, neighborly people. I was there less than a year when I flew out of state to attend my son’s retirement from the AF. Met an elderly gentleman (more elderly than me 🤣) on the flight who explained he’d moved to Missouri with his wife who was born there. Said he’d been there 30 years and was still considered an outsider. Didn’t know him, didn’t know what to think. Fast forward seventeen years later. My husband passed away. I sent out emails to the locals we were at least acquainted with, one person responded with the bare minimum. You can guess how isolated we were all those years. Five months later the “Matriarch” of the holler came to offer her condolences, or so I thought. By the end of the visit it was clear that she was there to tell me not to sell to an outsider. As it turned out, I moved but didn’t put the place up for sale for five years. On occasion a local realtor would ask if they could list it. I’d say things like I knew a family from California might appreciate it. Etc, etc, etc. I hope that kept them awake at night. I fully admit I’d developed some pretty mean thoughts. Of course the icing, when they do talk to you they make sure they tell you what good Christians they are.

[@trishaporte]

Absolute truth!! 30+ years and still being brow beaten. Best neighbors I’ve ever had was in CA….. Oh, and after they tell you what good Christians they are, ask them which church they are a member of…..most often you’re told, “oh, we’re ‘ spiritual’!!” The competitor to STL

[@cindydennis-schappe4984]

I was born in Missouri, byt raised elsewhere. We.moved back to Missouri as my Missouri born.abd bred loser father wanted to be back there. Unfriendly, petty, mean, gossip, ignorant "hillbillies" who literally do marry their cousins.

[@laurellane1721]

@@trishaporte May I ask where you live because St. Louis has a reputation for being a very friendly city. And a huge portion of the military that work for the COE retire to St. Louis because it's a good place to raise a family.

[@laurellane1721]

I never have found small towns in any state to be friendly to new people who move there.

[@trishaporte]

@@laurellane1721Truth

[@carlfrano6384]

How delighted I was that Connecticut didn't make your top ten list of unfriendly places. I kept expecting you to mention it despite how much I love living here. Beautiful Connecticut!!!

[@Posirep]

oh come on. We're just as bad as our neighbors that surround us.

[@mermaid-rp5xf]

I said the same thing!! Living in CT is definitely beautiful however I feel that it would tie with the other unfriendly northern states like MA or RI.

[@Goats_]

I think the least friendly state is wherever the locals are aware that the new guy moved there from California

[@Cameron--zs3lb]

Yup

[@Cameron--zs3lb]

I'm tired of Dodgers and Yankee fans moving to Houston wanting to start fights with Astros fans. True story.

[@Orlando_Steve]

@@Cameron--zs3lb imagine fighting over baseball. That's just retarded.

[@considerthis410]

Yes

[@jowesticles]

Can confirm. Lived in Arkansas for a couple years (from California) and you wouldn't believe the amount of backhanded insults I received.

[@bambooseragardenista8329]

Speaking as a "Masshole," Massachusetts born and raised, we definitely can put on an exterior of unfriendliness, especially toward people who come here just to take advantage of a job opp or academic program they plan to move on from and out of state in a few years. We get a lot of upscale types who pay top dollar for a condo or home and bump up the real estate prices so the locals get priced out of the market, and bring in businesses, developments and behaviors that are not part of the milieu, then they sell out and leave. We hate that. But if you come here to settle down and make your life here, get involved in the community, give something back, then we warm up to you and you're part of the family. New England in general is like that -- wary and reticent with strangers, but warm up to those who are decent, honest and willing to accept our ways and not try to force "outsider's change" on us like a brickbat in the head.

[@pdxmtngoat]

Visiting Boston, people were actually pretty friendly to us tourists. Great city.

[@josebro352]

Fellow Masshole here from Marblehead. Everything you said is so true. 👍

[@chikaka2012]

I think that’s true everywhere you go.

[@bambooseragardenista8329]

@@chikaka2012 that is true. Which is why volunteers who visit other cultures, such as in the Peace Corps, can take a while to be accepted, and they have to work at it by learning to understand and flow with the local culture.

[@cn4492]

Native Nh gal. You are spot on!

[@stillwatersfarm8499]

I moved to Arkansas. I find people generally more friendly than most places, but sometimes it is a fake friendliness.

[@johnpro2847]

you get rude people in the friendliest states as well

[@Unadvised8849]

I think he means on average.

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Those are generally migrants from New York.

[@matthewfinkenbinder5846]

That's true, but this is more a commentary on the prevailing attitude, behavior, or demeaner of the locals in general. But you are not incorrect.

[@sonnysantana5454]

@@StevenHughes-hr5hp , yeah i guess that you would take umbridge with educated worldly people from a city that gets 47'plus million tourists a year

[@sub-zero710]

Some of the friendliest states voted for the unfriendliest president in history. Donald Trump.

[@annhowcroft9493]

After I got married, I traveled a lot with my husband all over. Ww never really found any state to be unfriendly, just occasionally unfriendly people.

[@toodleloo2253]

It's all relative!.. :) Most all Americans are nice, fundamentally!-

[@Artiekarns]

Arkansas is no more or less friendly than anywhere else. We moved here in 1979 and it was almost impossible to make friends with native Arkansans. I finally figured it out. They don't move away or if they do they come back as soon as they retire. Or as soon as they can get a living wage job here. All their family is here. They are nice to you, they smile, a little chit-chat but they don't need you for a friend. They have their family and one or two good friends they made in the church nursery when they were toddlers. If you have lived in large cities in other states you know that you hardly ever meet anyone, if ever, who was born there. You have to make friends quickly. It's imperative that you do. Suppose your spouse is in an accident, he's at the ER you have to go there. Who is going to watch your two children ages 5 and 3. See.... That is never a problem in Arkansas.

[@Hawk12mn]

How is Washington not on this list? I’ve lived in a lot of states and Washington is the worst by a long shot. The Seattle freeze is real.

[@redemptionhappens7725]

Washington is very unfriendly. I expected it to be #1.

[@T1MB05L1C3]

Eastern Washington offsets this

[@yoni-in-BHAM]

Seahawks! Woooohoooo! 🏈

[@mopiktm9480]

No one has been to Washington, those who made the mistake to go there, just didn't survive to tell. 😂😂

[@pdxmtngoat]

Washington is a bit friendlier outside of greater Seattle and Puget Sound. Eastern Washington gets some sunshine.

[@TBoneSteak-e4t]

I'm not surprised to see Alaska on this list. I lived in AK for 15 years and always found it odd how friendly people were when I was out of state. People up North are often running away from issues or are suffering from some degree of developmental disorder due to prolonged lack of sunshine. Once I took a cab in Anchorage and the driver was from Kenya. I asked him what he thought about Alaska and he said that he'd been all over the world and the rudest, meanest people he ever met were in Alaska.

[@sunniday2190]

You got to have that sunshine😊

[@Chris_at_Home]

I’ve been here 45 years and I love it. I’ve always lived north of Wasilla. I hate Anchorage and only go there when I have to catch a flight. Many people in Anchorage moved here and are miserable because their Alaska dream isn’t what they expected. Anchorage population is declining.

[@Daviddaze]

Domestic and sex violence is very high because of alcohol abuse. It hijacks the brain and inhibitions. It's a big problem.

[@Jacqueline_R]

I agree on lack of sunshine= grumpy

[@davidpottinger987]

Dang oh my lord😔😔😔😔 I feel sorry for the guy you say

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

Worked in call centers. We ALL dreaded calls from MN, IA, CO, MT, ID, OK, especially KS.

[@DawnFThis]

MN is awful

[@bigbadbillb]

​@@DawnFThisOh, ya....you betcha!

[@danadoozer9990]

I work at a call center too, and we dread calls from New York, especially those who live in Manhattan.

[@williamallencrowder361]

Kansas People are very nice. We just do NOT like assholes talking down to us.😊

[@olebloom1641]

I lived on the east coast for two years and pretty much everywhere I went every conversation was brutal and a verbal fight. Ordering at the local diner, getting gas, going to the grocery, renting an apartment, etc. Everything was just soul sucking and extra hard for no reason.

[@Cartasnarua12]

So true!!!

[@arellatikvah]

I've lived all over New England and have never found that to be the case. I've driven across the country 5 times, at least, and Arkansas was the scariest place I've ever been to.

[@jimmyyounger618]

The worst place I've been was a hell hole called Boston. I grew up and spent the first half of my life in California before moving to rural Missouri. If I spent time in Kansas City or St. Louis, perhaps I could understand how Missouri made the list. For the most part, friendliness and courtesy are competitive events in rural Missouri. The difference is accountability. In cities of millions, everyone is anonymous and not accountable for their behavior. In rural areas, you'll be known to the community. Your behavior and reputation will matter considerably.

[@Trix897]

We just have no tolerance for fake people. Be yourself and you’ll earn a lot more respect and acceptance.

[@cindywalker1298]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StyleshStorm]

No Hawaii?! IMPOSSIBRU! Our state has gotten a lot more irate due to the housing crisis and alarming homelessness.

[@MarcIverson]

When I lived there, the racism was pretty bad too.

[@EastsideSILENCER777]

@@MarcIversonRacism towards whom?

[@kanenomoja]

I would guess Hawaii has two challenges: (1) anyone who must deal with tourists on a regular basis will often find themselves rubbed raw - understandable, and (2) much of the state is poor. (Maybe some of us would love to be that “poor,” but I think it’s true.) As an example, we were in a grocery store in a somewhat remote area on Oahu (to the extent there is such a place, this was many years ago). It was clearly a poor area. We were clearly tourists. Everyone was gruff, if not plain rude. Also, very stingy. I don’t blame them. They had the worst of many things. Being poor in paradise and having to suffer rude, inconsiderate tourists regularly. It takes a lot of “aloha”to be gracious in such circumstances.

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Probably because it doesn’t get much attention like you’re mainly in states like Texas, Pennsylvania or New York

[@Crimsonvandal]

Hawaii probably is one of the most illiterate states in the union

[@Mantaracer]

There's no unfriendly states, only unfriendly people!!!🙃

[@Silly81]

THANK YOU!!!! Finally some sanity around here.

[@angiethompson9549]

Briggs!! 😅 You are a Hoot!! I love ALL your shows especially your humor!😂 if I ever need cheering up on a gloomy WA state day.. l listen to Briggs! You make my day. Thanks!!❤

[@Maddy-nw8vu]

To be fair, shouldn't we consider that Florida is full of Northerners from these cold, mean assed states??!! The handful of Florida natives are actually very NICE!

[@feesor]

Florida is the WORST! I am from Pittsburgh, the friendliest city in the entire country

[@Maddy-nw8vu]

…oh good….you won’t be moving to Florida… anytime….

[@JohnBrown-pq9tj]

Southerners being unable to own their shit. It's always someone else's fault.

[@Orlando_Steve]

When I went on Spring Break in the 80s to Panama City I found the people to be super friendly because they were more like Southerners. But when you move to Central or South Florida its like the north because its full of unfriendly northerners.

[@koltray8576]

@@JohnBrown-pq9tj. No pal, its just the truth. Northern Florida has very nice people full of southern hospitality whereas southern Florida is a completely different story. And Florida aside, its no surprise most(not all) of the other states listed in this video ARE NOT southern. So maybe the fact is we southerners aren’t going to own this particular shit because it is not our shit to handle in the first place. Bless your angry little heart.

[@elliecobb2734]

I am a New York STATER, I was born and have lived in small town NYS all my life. Guess what, there is life beyond the big city and we are NOT unfriendly. It never ceases to amaze me that the rest of the country don't even know we exist! The finger lakes region is not only beautiful but is full of all kinds of festive friendly opportunities! Come see us and find out!

[@TJ-id6ee]

That is so true! It's gorgous there.

[@Trix897]

Agreed! Born in WNY and spent a lot of time in NNY, CNY and the Capital District as an adult after growing up in Illinois (NOT Chicago…you get where I’m going with this…). So yeah. Upstate NY (NOT Westchester, Ulster or Orange Counties OR Long Island) is a completely different beast than NYC and environs.

[@HappyLife693]

Actually, some of the nicest people I have met are from the city. I think it is because they are accustomed to meeting new people. Upstate New Yorkers seem like the rest of New England. They are quieter and less assertive, that those from NYC, but very polite people.

[@bethwasserman2882]

I m from Westchester Cty and have never been to the Finger Lakes but can't wait to go. I love our smaller cities and towns upstate. Its so beautiful. We ve got it all.

[@matthewfinkenbinder5846]

Yea, I generally dislike NYC but have little issue with people from most of the rest of NY. And like a polite French person from NOT PARIS, the polite New Yorkers generally let you know they are NOT FROM NYC. I completely understand. On a side note, if you ever want to wall off NYC, those of us in SC will help build it... ...they need to stop moving here... ...they can go to Arkansas.

[@patriciacyzauskas4067]

I’ve been in all 50 states, lived in 5. Majority of the large cities have rude people because everyone is in such a hurry. When they get in their autos they often have road rage. I enjoy driving back roads and staying off interstates as much as possible. Last yr completed by journey to all Major League Baseball parks, drove over 12k miles. Rarely did I meet a rude person. If you treat people with kindness you usually get kindness returned.

[@pdxmtngoat]

I worked a summer job as a kid up in Denali National Park, Alaska. I found it all pretty chill. The tired and grumpy tourists visiting Alaska were often the rudest and unfriendliest people we encountered. Not my Alaskan co-workers. Who were friendly and helpful. Alaska gets a bad rap. Breathtaking beautiful. I will return some time.

[@Jacqueline_R]

I'm from Alaska. We are pretty chill mostly ❤

[@stanaustrum1728]

I retired to Missouri, I’ve been to every state, most friendly place I’ve ever lived.

[@rochelletornabene9860]

We were at fort lost and I found the people there EXTREMELY rude. I was hoping they would have that Midwest niceness but in those small towns I found out they are very closed minded and my time there was anything but enjoyable. Glad I survived and I will never go back!

[@johnnydollar666]

I'm in MO now too, grew up in MD but my parents grew up in STL City so i understand Midwesternness. If one comes to MO and acts like a prick, don't expect that Midwestern Friendliness lolz.

[@necrolord1920]

In central Missouri, we hate tourists, because we get so many Karens from out of town. Once you are considered a local, the interactions become much more friendly.

[@KebbieG]

Yeah it is way more friendly than Illinois, which is where I am from.

[@scootover7]

@@KebbieG I use to go to Quincy Illinois sometimes just to get away from Mexico Missouri, and most of the people there were rude, not sure about the rest of the state, I have no desire to visit Chicago though

[@nance3675]

A friend and I were driving through Arkansas and stopped at the visitor center. The 3 ladies there were the friendliest ladies I’ve ever met! We laughed, joked, and had a great time for about 20 mins before we had to hit the road again. I will always remember those fantastic ladies as a great representation of the state of Arkansas. I hope to visit again someday and stay longer for sure.❤😊

[@kristenmc-grubb2088]

It's a very different experience making small talk versus living here. Arkansans can be very hospitable but are closed off when it comes to welcoming in newcomers into their communities.

[@friedaholmes3782]

If I Bump into Someone I'm Going to Excuse Myself and Apologize. I was Reared with Manners.🗽😀

[@DawninFlorida]

Same here!

[@marthajean50]

That's quaint. Now gedoutta tha way, lady!!! - Sincerely, The Urban Northeast 🤣

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Yeah, in general, but really the handwave is an acknowledgement. At least if there's recognition that they invaded your space, it's not the FU New Yorkers are famous/stereotypes for. Besides, in the noise of NYC, they could be loudly saying "Forgive me, good sir, I just needed to get by and be on my way": okay, it's not likely, but you usually couldn't tell anyway.

[@tomtest891]

and also, Random caPitliZation.

[@jmk0512]

I'm a one leg amputee. I walk on crutches. And yet, whenever people are walking my way, I have the courtesy to move out of theirs. And yet it always seems like I'm doing the moving. It's very rare that anyone has the courtesy to move out of my way and let me pass. And that's every state that I've been to. I've been treated worse in red States. I don't think they like disabled people. Probably due to the Republican talking point if he's disabled then he's a welfare leech. Never once do they consider that I might actually work for a living. I work two jobs for crying out loud! I pay my taxes. I donate to charities even with what little I have. After rent and bills, most of what I make goes to putting my daughter through school and paying for my wife's cancer treatments. But no matter how hard I work and contribute to society or what I suffer and sacrifice in the process I'm still treated like a second or third class citizen there's only worthy of being generalized and labeled as a useless one-legged freak who under no circumstances deserves common courtesy or human compassion. That is my nightmare living in this modern era. People ask me why I don't vote Republican anymore. Well, that's the reason. Why would I vote for any party who encourages people to treat me like s***. The last Republican I voted for was John McCain. I didn't agree with all of his policies, but he was probably the last good man in the Republican Party.

[@JohnORatcliffe]

As a New England era I can fully confirm NE as a whole deserved its own honorable mention

[@virgilgreen3108]

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[@vm4554]

Yes, I was surprised Connecticut wasn't included. I used to live and Connecticut and couldn't wait to leave.

[@GremlinCreations]

I’ve lived in New Hampshire and Connecticut my entire life until recently and I will not go back. Being friendly in New England is mostly transactional, no one knows how to drive, everyone is aggressive, you name it.

[@ariw9405]

With the exception of NH. The people in NH are super nice.

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

I've lived in Missouri and on the border on the Illinois side. I can't believe they made this list.

[@scootover7]

The Town I use to live in Mexico Missouri, whenever I'd say to most of the people, they'd look at me like I was from outer space, I joked with one of my friend, and said I wish I could get something to look like a spaceship, and an alien costume, drop down in the middle of Mexico Missouri, and say greeting Mexico Missourians I come to bring peace and socializing,

[@victorhauk5973]

Folks in Pennsylvania are very friendly until they get behind the wheel of a car

[@tylorwhite9701]

I’m here and I disagree 😂

[@victorhauk5973]

@@tylorwhite9701 we were mostly in western Pa rural arras

[@louanne801]

You must have drove through Greensburg! 😂

[@victorhauk5973]

@@louanne801 we drove across from Altoona to Gettysburg in an Austin Healy Sprite, on back roads. It was a blast

[@richh1576]

The eastern part of Pennsylvania is ~50% populated by tax refugees from NooYawk 'aw' N'Jezzey .... and they drive just like how they did in NY 'aw' NJ'.

[@evanpaluch6190]

New York. Hands down. I live here.

[@RandomRabbit007]

Yup. New York, Jersey GOTTA top the list .... any of these places that are THAT dog-eat-dog and competitive basically creates humans that dont put any value on the lives of other humans. They only care about "getting theirs" and they kind of have to (in-order to get anything). It sucks

[@DialloMoore503]

NY women are really sweet. They may be aggressive, but also very feminine.

[@tomare6479]

@@DialloMoore503LOL what is the single baby momma rate and by zip code thanks in advance

[@Carfan678]

@@RandomRabbit007 I mean your not wrong I live in New Jersey and being a nice guy gets u nowhere u kinda have to be an asshole 🤣

[@AyeAye-Ron]

I lived in NYC (Q-boro aka Queens School of Hardknocks and Brook-nam) from 1988 to August of 2020. Lived there most of my life. I’m 44 now. IMO it’s a hustle bustle town. No time for BS

[@PrinceMagnum]

As a life long resident of Missouri, this state is unfriended due to the drug problems and corruption in the public offices, but you all aren't ready to hear that.

[@Jasmine215100]

Why are so many Americans into drugs?

[@mamangisda1573]

I spent a week in NYC, and anytime I asked someone "where's a good place to eat", they went out of their way to send me to some fantastic little pub or pizza joint. I'm not a big city fan, but I liked NYC.

[@rabbit_scribe]

New Yorkers are usually polite to tourists. Then when you walk away they roll their eyes and complain about how dumb you are. It makes them feel better about themselves, reassures them that they're still better than everyone else 🙄

[@Chuzini]

I've been to NYC many many times and found people to be unfailingly helpful, engaging and even funny. None of the superficial sweetness I have found in places like Lynchburg, Virginia. New Yorkers are authentically themselves and if you don't like it, that won't matter at all to them.

[@mamangisda1573]

@@Chuzini That's my take as well. I've never met a New Yorker I didn't like.

[@michaelmohrle1773]

Try McSorley's on East 7th street !

[@PaulHosey]

New Yorkers are used to tourists lol even in other cities. One time I got on the wrong bus and ended up in Boston and this guy went out of his way to help me get where I needed to go.

[@jomerrell]

BtW...Most of the top States on your list include the highest number of people who move to FLORIDA, who are not Floridians.

[@SA-hz1rs]

Sure😅😅😅

[@jerryhorn4697]

Stay away from The Villages --- unless you like goose-stepping to a fascist drumbeat with a walker and wearing Depends!

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Nah generational Florida natives are way worse.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Can it. Native Floridians are some of the most stone cold people I have ever met in my life. It's not a transplant problem it's a Florida problem.

[@peterjohnson1734]

@@jerryhorn4697 Sounds like a place Old Joe would fit right in!

[@takashitamagawa5881]

Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Pennsylvania all made this list. So why not throw in Connecticut as well?

[@SalRuggiero]

NAILED IT

[@markthomas2436]

....and throw in Delaware, too!

[@daveskelton7101]

The North East is mostly Irish. So that explains it. I'm Irish from PA so I relate. Lol

[@MegaCraptacular]

New Englanders have hearts of gold! Sure they might tell you to f*ck off but then turn right around and ask you if you want to grab a beer after work. I love it!

[@bryaneichner678]

It depends on where you are in Pennsylvania. I loved Pittsburgh and Lancaster is nice.

[@bennfisherr6317]

Minnesota guy here. Hoping for a 10 friendliest states video in the future. 👍

[@truesailorcomet]

west virginia girl here, and i hope so tooXD

[@bennfisherr6317]

@truesailorcomet my dad lived and worked in Huntington for a couple years when I was a kid. I feel like everybody we met in Huntington and Charleston were super friendly!

[@johnmiller4617]

Well it certainly won’t be Minnesota.

[@selectedsilversire7208]

Graduate of WVU. Traveled the whole state before GPS for work and still vacation at Seneca Rocks region. Though I live in MD, WV has the nicest people in th country.

[@bennfisherr6317]

@@johnmiller4617 why do you say that?

[@charlesfoster3480]

As someone who lives in Missouri I find it really friendly

[@Jasmine215100]

From a friendly Missouri native, I say "Thank you!"

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Wow, I was shocked. Arkansas’s was #1. I’ve been to all these, except for Missouri and Alaska. The least friendliest for me has been California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New York. On a positive note, at least with the north eastern states they’re upfront (especially MA) so they are pretty much not afraid of nobody and most don’t act friendly and hate you at the same time.

[@JohnBrown-pq9tj]

Agreed about MA. They let you know exactly where you stand with them at any given moment, and you frequently stand on their bad side XD

[@SA-hz1rs]

Fl by far So angry

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

@@JohnBrown-pq9tj , facts!

[@mistiinseattle]

Missouri is among the friendliest. Washington is super unfriendly, at least I'm Seattle area.,Seattle freeze is very real. This video is sooooooo wrong about Missouri. Midwest hospitality is alive and well. You are nuts lol

[@JillBrewerVideos]

I agree. I thought for sure Washington would be #1, and Missouri people have been very friendly to me when I’ve visited.

[@paulexplorer1587]

This is your funniest video so far, Briggs!! For each state you made comments that were unique, funny...and usually true. Great job...you made my day!!

[@tackhamma9569]

The problem with people from Massachusetts being rude is they bring it with them to other states. Also they’re the worst drivers in the country!

[@daltonhunter4800]

From Missouri and I don’t disagree. I’ve always thought my state was peculiarly not “Midwest nice.” When I go to Iowa, Oklahoma, or Tennessee, I find people to be noticeably friendlier.

[@boogitybear2283]

St. Louis is a very snobby town.

[@Jennifer-jn2qw]

I actually moved to Missouri from the south , where people are notoriously friendly. The only difference is they don't stand there and chat you up. Other than that they are some very warm hearted people, but I was in Rolla, a very small town. I love how they don't drive like maniacs too. Seriously, we lose all manners in the South when we're driving.

[@TwylaTurner-l9y]

Yes, the Midwest and east northeast are rude and snobby

[@katrinawoody6268]

LOL where in Oklahoma are people friendly because I live in South Central Oklahoma and not. Especially people don't care about the disabled here.

[@Jasmine215100]

@@boogitybear2283 Well, I'M not!

[@Darkmattermonkey77]

I spent the first 18 years of my life in Cali. I moved up and down that coast growing up and I can honestly say, I wouldn’t step a toe in that state EVER again. I left at 18 and never looked back. That was 29 years ago.

[@christyviolet926]

I hear ya; was born there, used to be proud of that state, but it wore off & I fled nearly 13 years ago. It’s gotten yet worse.

[@kerrischuh8000]

I also grew up in California. I also moved out when I was 18. But every summer I longed to back in California. I’ve lived in several different states and eventually moved back to California. I love California! I’ve never been as happy living anywhere else.

[@jaycasado5029]

New York is DEFINITELY colder (people wise, not weather) than Florida. Im from both. Born and raised in NY, and lived in Florida for 23 years now. NY DEFINITELY has the meaner people

[@quingun00]

Lol Haha NY may have alot of unfriendly people, But here in my Hometown of Chattanooga, Tenn There's so Many unfriendly people here,That it gives The Big Apple 🍎 A run for it's money with rudeness 🤣🤣😂😂😒😒😮😮😒😮

[@cesarnarro6013]

His reasons for California being unfriendly seemed like it was about Los Angeles

[@Lulusvideos1]

Or San Francisco!

[@chikaka2012]

I’ve known different people who moved to different parts of California in different decades & they found people there only superficially friendly. It was hard to make real friends.

[@jeffbrund]

I lived in San Diego 46 yrs….friendly people. Cost of living and newsome are running people out though.

[@jmk0512]

Los Angeles is not as unfriendly as people make it seem. Most people are kind and courteous. But if you start acting out in public with some self-entitled antagonistic self-centered egotistical behavior, then yes, you're going to get a bad reaction from people. What is it with people these days acting as if these fundamental truths of human social behaviors are new.

[@jmk0512]

@chikaka2012 If I am superficially friendly, you are speaking of common courtesy, yes. As for not having time to make friends well, people have their lives to live and problems or issues to contend with. Unless you're middle class or an elitist, most of us don't have time to make more friends or hang out. I'm a one leg amputee. I work two jobs to put my daughter through school and pay for my wife's cancer treatments. That is one of many examples of the different circumstances people have to contend with in their lives. For some reason, people these days think all of what they're complaining about or dwelling on is somehow new. It's not. Life has always been this way. Life is hard and can be cruel for some more than others, if not less. This is not restricted to one place. This is how it is everywhere. If we put aside the curtains of the political theatrics, it just comes down to ask the French say c'est la vie. That's life.

[@kjaubrey4816]

Having lived and traveled all over this country, Northerners come across as rude because they are honest; Southerners are polite to your face but talk behind your back.

[@saltycrow]

That’s what I notice too. When a southerner says, “well, bless your heart” … especially with that overly saccharine sweet drawl, they don’t mean that at all. Folks might not like what I say, but at least I mean it.

[@jsch9173]

I’ve generally found southerners to be superficially friendly, but talk to them for any length of time and they start giving all sorts of unsolicited advice. “Midwestern nice” is also a misnomer. It conceals a bedrock of passive aggression. As someone who grew up in CT and spent 30 years in NYC, the people in the Northeast are just direct. They just cut through the BS because they don’t have time for it. That to me is not unfriendly.

[@peepkagirl1]

Yep! Honest & Nasty!

[@PaulKMF1]

I'm from Alabama and that's pretty much true. I was born and raised here but I speak my mind.

[@lynnquillen4813]

I felt that way when I lived in California for a short time when I was young - as a native Rhode Islander, I was used to straight forward honesty, not the “nice to your face, stab you in the back” attitude. That being said, the majority of people I met weren’t native Californians. LOVE my Rhode Island (and Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York!). I also loved Florida, having lived there for several years, but couldn’t take the politics…BUT the people were very friendly.

[@TheKaindemonic78]

I’m from Florida. I second that. But it’s mainly from the northerners who come down and try to change our sister to theirs

[@wawawis]

Many of those northerners are republican refugees who left blue states to be closer to their orange lord & savior. Their leaving makes your state redder and ours bluer. So no, they don't make your state more like theirs. Many liberals, on the other hand, wouldn't step foot in your s-hole state.

[@StoneE4]

If Floridians have a state pastime it is this... Blaming all the bad things on the people who immigrate to Florida while pretending that the bad things that native Floridians clearly did didn't actually happen.

[@Kamila25609]

I met some californians in USA. They were really nice.

[@considerthis410]

Thank you 😊

[@kanenomoja]

These are generalizations. There are certainly genuine, nice and thoughtful people in every state. Of course, you have to keep in mind that DC is not a state. 🤣

[@Omar_Zazzle]

I was born and raised in California and the state is full of pricks!

[@ann5765]

I found San Francisco to be very friendly.

[@Mike89138]

Thanks again for an enjoyable video. I've been to and lived in most of these states, and your survey is pretty spot on.

[@kirstenkees755]

Alaskans are extremely friendly and they will always help you out when you need it! I find myself chatting with strangers every time I go out. I was born in Alaska, married a military man and moved around the country for the last 20 years. Alaskans are still the friendliest people I’ve come across. Southerners are nice too. We just moved back to Alaska from Florida and my kids can’t believe how nice people are here ❤

[@horsecaller1446]

I live in Colorado, and it is a mostly a rural agriculture state, probably 90%. That slowly changed. Now the entire state is controlled by mostly the Denver metro area. I've heard this said in a couple of forms , " You didn't like where you are from so you moved here, and want to turn here into there" we don't want there either! Surprised we didn't make the list.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

Yes, based on the frequency with which I see comments like yours, I’m also surprised that we didn’t make the list. 🙄 And your perception is very far removed from ….well, *reality.* Actually, *43% of Colorado’s land is public* and has been for a *very* long time (35.9% of Colorado land is owned by the *federal* government). Much of that is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for any type of agriculture. According to the USDA, of Colorado’s 66.48 million acres, a total of 31.8 million acres are used by Colorado’s farms and ranches. *Clearly, 31.8 is NOT even close to “90%” of 66.48.* And while agriculture is undeniably important to us all, it (production *and* processing, total) comprises only about 1.6% of Colorado’s total GDP.

[@ciceromeridius-decimus9641]

I completely agree! I live in the rural northern Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and Denver makes the decisions for us as well. The housing market is destroyed, and water rights and bills are insane. Resentment is what makes Colorado unfriendly.

[@chikaka2012]

I moved to Colorado from Maryland 2 years ago to be with family & wasn’t happy about it initially. But I made an effort & now have some lovely friends. I will say Colorado can be a little rough for people of color, but Denver is getting better in that arena. People are pretty friendly overall in grocery stores, trails, etc. always talkative & greet you sometimes more than an East coaster wants 😂

[@kagemusha013]

I am from New Jersey …. And you are totally correct about my state. 🤣

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

One interesting thing about New Jersey was that I felt like I had returned to the 80s every time I visited. The clothes, the hair, the tanning booths. Last visit was about ten years ago so I don’t know if it’s still true.

[@Jerseybytes2]

we need to try harder because #6?? REALLY?? we must be slacking

[@sci-fi.tsunami]

It depends on what you consider to be "friendly". 1. Pretending to be nice during a superficial, short, bullshit conversation in a parking lot or in line at a store. 2. A real friendly person who is interested in getting to know you & actually cultivating a friendship. East TN. has to be the most unfriendly place in the world. The people around here act friendly for short, fake, phony conversations in the parking lot but they really don't want anything to do with you beyond that. It's impossible to make friends here. They take anti-social to the maximum extreme. But they always ACT/PRETEND to be friendly. Bunch of phony fake people.

[@Yessssz]

I find a lot of small towns to be line that. Phony. In CO people are like that too, and if you’re not going to be a part of their church, you are beneath them and they will ignore you

[@toodleloo2253]

That is so true-- the Honesty, Stability, & Sincerity Factor is a real consideration!!- I found the Midwest culture to be very honest and real!!- :) It really helps when you are doing Business with them, too!- Plus, the community factor was great- they will stop to help you if your car breaks down, etc. & I never had anything stolen in the Midwest!!-yea!-

[@sethjaffe9095]

Utah needs to be on this. People are so closed off and passive aggressive. In some places they will be super friendly until they find out you are not Mormon or planning to join the church. All my friends are transplants as a result. They make New Yorkers look friendly by comparison.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

Makes you wonder how they treat ex-Mormons.

[@lemueljr1496]

Didn't think it would make the list, but I wholeheartedly agree. People in Utah are only nice when they're trying to sell you something: their social media presence, an MLM product, religion, etc. Fakest People I've ever dealt with.

[@jlivb]

I feel like this is a stretch because if I want to move there from the south east, then that says something

[@sethjaffe9095]

@@jlivb I'm seriously considering moving to the southeast once this next ski season is over. I just cannot stand the social culture. I lived in Alabama for 4 years and loved it.

[@brutuspendleton8543]

We Utahns don’t want you to move here.

[@jbar_85]

I’m front Florida. New Yorkers moved her and brought their attitudes with them. Where I live, South Florida, tourist season generally is from like October-April. However, the amount of locals we have now a days, even when the tourists “leave” it still packed. Too hot. Too humid. Too many people. Too much traffic. There’s your answer! And every light is red!

[@jerryhorn4697]

Stay away from The Villages --- unless you like goose-stepping to a fascist drumbeat with a walker and wearing Depends!

[@jasonknight5863]

^^ Yeah, yeah we all know … you keep copy and pasting everywhere when anything Florida is mentioned. Go live in the mid west fly over country then. 😂

[@thedirtybubble9613]

If you don't like it then leave bucko. Anybody complaining about heat or humidity in Florida should really not live there if it makes them THAT uncomfortable.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

@@thedirtybubble9613To be fair, the heat has gotten a LOT worse in Florida over the years. What might have been bearable when they first arrived is now literally a threat to life. It doesn’t help that all the new housing is packed in so tight that there isn’t even room for trees.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@aliannarodriguez1581 I don't disagree with you at all. It is getting hotter in Florida. I grew up in the 90s and 00s, and we never had the scorchers we get now. Mostly in the southern part of the state. Go up state to North FL and it doesn't get as hot as the rest of the state. Consider that urban sprawl/suburban sprawl contributes to heat pockets/bubbles where it's mostly concrete and asphalt. Concrete is a huge contributor to heat absorption. It being in the tropics is another matter. But people on here who complain that it's "hot" and "humid" is not a valid excuse for the OP's argument to be hostile or rude. If you are that uncomfortable with the weather, simply move. I moved for that very reason.

[@eljefe485]

As a Californian, im surprised it’s that low. I was expecting top 3. So many jerks out here

[@crystinamarie1]

Are you a native?

[@eljefe485]

@@crystinamarie1 native to California? Yes my whole life.

[@kimwarner1681]

We are spending vacations in Coronado & found the people to be really nice. But living in SD could be a whole other story.

[@eljefe485]

@@kimwarner1681 yeah there are some parts that are nice. I’m closer to LA and whenever I’m in the city. There are just a lot of rude people.

[@kimwarner1681]

@@eljefe485 here as well, we are in Vegas. Rude is everywhere, unfortunately. Except on Coronado lol love that place

[@erich4647]

By far the most unfriendly places I have been were always in the most progressive areas. You know, the most caring and understanding states.

[@markthomas2436]

Exactly-- the whole northeastern seaboard

[@Yessssz]

Just keeping it real. You poke around, you;l find friends. Southern, central, and rural states people are phones and act nice enough to size you up

[@ginalittle5896]

I am from EVERYWHERE, being a military spouse and now live in the Kansas City, Missouri area and we are friendly. Thats why I'm staying here after retirement!

[@scallywag325]

I'm in KC area too.

[@RichRawDawgdrums]

“God forbid you ask the time of day in Philadelphia”- Andrew Dice Clay

[@purplesprigs]

Missouri belongs on this list only with regard to St. Louis. It is famous for the provincial attitude of the locals - "If you are from here, you are one of us and you are welcome. If you are not from here, you will NEVER be one of us, and we hate you." I spent 25 years there (Hazelwood, Rock Hill, Chesterfield) and it was always the same.

[@JONAS-gt5nb]

Yuk!

[@Michelle-fh2dp]

Kansas City is very friendly and welcoming and I'm not from here but moved here at 30. Lovely, friendly and inclusive people!

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I feel like that’s anywhere though.

[@boogitybear2283]

Kansas City is way nicer than St. Louis. I hate that town!

[@debofiveklub7804]

People from St Louis have this fascination with the high school you went to.

[@shirleenrodriguez3355]

It's called the show me state because they show you the finger every chance they get.

[@christyadcock4966]

😂😂😂😂

[@paulexplorer1587]

😁 very funny!

[@purplesprigs]

Uh, no, and stupid.

[@Michelle-fh2dp]

Not in Kansas City!!!

[@derekbrown2215]

Who you find "friendly" or "rude" is largely subjective.

[@MichaelSweet-nn5bg]

The only reason Maine wasn't #1 is that not enough people have been there. They REALLY hate outsiders.

[@Lulusvideos1]

That’s weird, don’t they have a big Somalian population thanks to Obama?

[@christyviolet926]

Can I assume they don’t like Washingtonians, either? My husband and I considered this state, but now am not sure. We may be better off staying in the cosmopolitan PNW.

[@josebro352]

Maine's a cool state. Just stay away from places like Castle Rock, Derry, and 'Salem's Lot. 😂

[@chikaka2012]

Yeah, I’ve lived in a lot of states & was thinking the same thing. Went to school there & all my friends were from elsewhere or at least their parents were. The people near the Quebec border are a little more welcoming- maybe the old French influence (similar culture to Cajun).

[@marknewton6984]

Maine?

[@lauradunne1949]

I’ve lived in New York, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts and North Carolina and have to say, hands down, without question, the most unfriendly state I’ve lived in was Massachusetts, just outside Boston. I moved there as an adult, lived there for a miserable 20 years and couldn’t wait until I was able to move anywhere else. (It involved a custody issue.) I was always treated as an outsider, and was told by more than one native Massachusetts-ite, “You will never be welcome here, but your children will be.”

[@ariw9405]

Who talks like that?

[@Ltw7407]

Are you a Yankee fan? That would do it.

[@PatchesOHoulihan-hi2tb]

Those massholes!

[@DangerousDaveyBoy]

Florida is super friendly. I'm from south Philly , and i can say Florida is waaaay more friendly.

[@roblake602]

Thanks, Briggs: I agree with the 3 states competing at #1

[@andreahilburn799]

I grew up in Pennsylvania. There are many nice people there. You have to get to know them.

[@Noloveforspectre]

How do you do that when nobody talks to strangers lmfao

[@diannepascolini2863]

I've lived in Florida for 18 years, and the only unfriendly people I have run into are the "privileged" tourists. They believe that because they've spent a lot of money to be here that the locals owe them. I'm not sure what we owe them, but they are rude and annoying.

[@marknewton6984]

Tourists go home! 😮

[@pbmpharmacist]

When they voted Pennsylvania as unfriendly, they were thinking Philadelphia. Pittsburgh is one of the friendliest places I've ever been.

[@bobbifergus3110]

Oh, I had a blast when I went to Philadelphia. Met some very warm, friendly people.

[@Eric12358]

I agree, Pittsburg may be the friendliest city in America.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

True story. Really. Back when I lived near DC, I had Capitals season tickets, and got tickets to the 2011 Winter Classic in Pittsburgh. The game was moved back from matinee to prime time because of weather, so by the time we arrived, it was already pretty dark. Parking was a chore, and we ended up at a lot that looked like it wasn't exactly the nicest part of town. So, everyone in the car being being planholders, we were wearing our full Capitals regalia. In Pittsburgh. Long story short, we did not have a single issue with any of the locals. From the staff at the parking lot, to the fans in the stands, everyone was on their best behavior. I spent the entire night in full-blown head-on-a-swivel mode, but I needn't have bothered, as it turned out. Yes, there were a few snarky comments, but I never once felt threatened, the way a visiting team fan might at, say, a Flyers game. (As an aside, I was in Philly for three Caps road games over the years, but only got assaulted once.) And the Caps won, so a good night, all in all. But what little I experienced of Pittsburgh that day--I hadn't been there before, and haven't been back since--was remarkably cordial, what with wearing the visitors' colors and whatnot.

[@REN-dj5sg]

Pittsburgh is DIRTY.

[@chizorama]

I'm from eastern PA & was blown away by how friendly Yinzers are. Couldn't believe it was the same state.

[@richarderickson8840]

Lived in Hot Springs Arkansas for 15 years, the first 6 months I thought real hard about moving back to Oklahoma. The people are actually very friendly after they figure out you just want to work hard and play hard, and consume oceans of beer, just like them. Natural beauty is breathtaking.

[@Larry660]

"Are you being deliberately rude?" "No." "Then you must be from New York."

[@texasgina]

I am not a big city girl. I like living close to lots of shopping and restaurant options but I hate traffic and lots of city noise and crime

[@michaeltrace1109]

Briggs has secretly bought property in Madison or Carroll County Arkansas for his retirement and is desperately trying to keep people away with all of his lists, especially this one, so they don't ruin it. Ingenious!

[@brettrobinson2901]

THAT would explain it...Brother Briggs has a serious bug up his derriere in regards to The Natural State...😄

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

Im surprised as hell Michigan isnt on this list. People have told me Michigan is real cliquish and I've been treated rudely by visitors from there.

[@StyleshStorm]

Hawaii better be on this list because we've fallen so far from grace our Aloha spirit is tainted.

[@brickcitybrownchick]

Its because Hawaii was annexed by the United States. If Hawaii had been left alone, it would still have the spirit of Aloha.

[@sonnysantana5454]

​@@brickcitybrownchick annexed that's putting it politely , it was a raped coup , that the us state dept approved of and it was plotted and planned by us business men and carried by paid goons do the research and check your history , it happened the same year that the us took cuba , Puerto Rico and the philippines way back in 1898'

[@sqfn08]

I'm sorry to hear that, pretty sure it was all thanks to the colonizers. I hear the exact same thing is happening in Puerto Rico.

[@starlite04]

Hawaii should be it's own country again. What happened to all those innocent people breaks my heart.

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

@@sqfn08 But they sure want your money...

[@sparkykitty6870]

Most unfriendly States: Alaska Massachusetts Missouri California New Jersey Pennsylvania New York Rhode Island Florida Arkansas

[@Men4JC]

I moved to AR 2yrs ago. Not north west. Before moving here, everyone told me the ppl were so nice. But now, I couldn't agree with you poll more.

[@hiramnoone]

Kansas is hands down the friendliest state I've ever encountered. People there by their nature it would seem, treat you like an old friend. They are polite, never rude, uncommonly cordial and if a conversation with what starting out was a total stranger lasts more than a few minutes you'll often find yourself invited into their homes.

[@danielcappo7952]

In the small towns it’s so wholesome there but I found Wichita and the Kansas City area had a lot of passive aggressiveness.

[@godlymegatron5698]

As a young 23 male single latino mix, Missourian myself. I can say with certainty that both states suck but not as much as Kansas for me on a personal level. For witchita, I have relatives there I'm distant with, and I only go there because of Grandmother who I owe a family debt to. Bless her heart. The people there not all from my experience, especially in the hoa areas, having kids irresponsiblly, breed like rabbits, and it's hard to establish a connection or meaningful relationships when they have no desire too. Kansas City, though, is too loud, crowded, and to the uniformed dangerous around the area. Not far from the city just a block you can crash from being unable to tell at the blind spot what's coming from left or right at the intersection. Druggies, chomos, and kids with no insurance or dads racing at Mach 5. Last month this one feller try to slam my car giggling and I pointed my non lethal arm up at my cars ceiling. He stopped abruptly. That was one case. As for Kansas I loved the people I met in the country side and even took a few pictures of decommissioned Tanks there. Everywhere else it felt like I was in Witchita again 50% of the time. I mostly have beef with the state but not the people. Reasons I don't like Kansas. Is one for pity reasons they copied and took the name Kansas/Kansas city. 2 they take our jobs away and demand we go there to just interview or apply to another application for a job deep in Missouri. Also those taxes ew. 3 they steal our food especially barbecue and repurpose it for themselves. 4 They aren't making good measure to help the poor like Kansas city Missouri does. 5 Land of the Hoa and karens/Kevin's

[@Dimythios]

Fake is so very real in California.

[@SA-hz1rs]

Better than angry florida

[@SA-hz1rs]

you mean the south

[@324cmac]

I'm shocked Washington State (where I live) wasn't on this list.

[@brianfuller757]

Good video. Rhode Islanders are something else. BTW Arkansas is still awesome but spot on that the locals don't want you there.

[@evadoubleu]

As a native Floridian, I do have to say that when Snowbird season (October - May) starts we have to deal with the influx of people driving like idiots because they don’t know where they’re going. Traffic triples and more accidents occur. Not only is there traffic, we have people wandering around thinking that because they are giving us their tourist dollars, they have the right to ignore all laws. Besides Snowbirds we have more people moving here every year and we have to listen to them complain about how horrible it is here. Natives have no problems with the gators and crocs, the humidity & heat, the bugs and the traffic. We just want to live our lives without hearing how it’s done where you are from!

[@jozimoto]

Woot woot! Right there with ya! Yankee go home!

[@fritty9927]

Imagine how much money those visitors pump into the economy. Now imagine it without that money and all you have left is empty beaches and swamp land.

[@evadoubleu]

@fritty9927 we do have a booming economy without the tourists. Mostly, what natives don't like is the misbehavior. It's like they can do anything they want. We have a saying down here. "Come on vacation and leave on probation."

[@jerryhorn4697]

Stay away from The Villages --- unless you like goose-stepping to a fascist drumbeat with a walker and wearing Depends!

[@kmichaelp4508]

@@fritty9927, so be it

[@toddhall7416]

Some of the friendliest people I've ever met were in Alaska. Strangers there are extremely nice and helpful.

[@texasflood1295]

Clearly, there are a lot of people who have never been to Arkansas.

[@michelleerickson9908]

Yes, and Little Rock and Pine Bluff do not represent the whole state lol

[@justicefall1917]

You are absolutely correct! Break down on any highway in Arkansas and there will be several folks stop to render assistance!

[@traceyarnaud8433]

@@justicefall1917I’m from New Orleans originally and it took me so long to get used to the lack of road rage while driving around in Arkansas! People don’t try to cut you off when you’re trying to merge on interstate, etc. I couldn’t believe it’s voted #1. I almost never have an unpleasant interaction with anyone here, just the opposite in fact.

[@CJColvin]

​@@michelleerickson9908Right, they should try Northwest Arkansas.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

@@traceyarnaud8433 less road rage when there is less traffic !

[@jeromehorwitz2460]

I live in Burbank, CA and everyone is friendly, warm, polite and kind because life is good here. I'm standoffish when strangers approach because there are a few homeless, mentally ill people passing through, along with con-artists trying to sell you something. But my people at the grocery store, the gym, the library, my old colleagues from work and the artists at workshops I attend are very nice, especially the beautiful young people.

[@gthisiseasy]

Yeah. That's Hispanic for you.

[@danyuljackson]

There's a lot more to Burbank than meets your tiny bigoted opinion.​@gthisiseasy

[@vidaacheampong2563]

Lies lol

[@lja6214]

I agree...Burbank is the friendliest 'Burb of LA!!! ❤

[@stephentontz3853]

I have lived in Southern California all of my 75 years. I think that increasing diversity and Third World immigration has contributed to a decline in friendliness here.

[@fixinfkinsandwiches6183]

Lived in Las Vegas Nevada for a short while, with the exception of one really nice person, people were ruder there than anywhere I’ve lived.

[@Beachpaintings]

The reason Florida is becoming so unfriendly is because the entire North East is moving here. Every new out of towner makes affordable housing more scarce and long time locals are being pushed out of areas they grew up in due to rude nor-easters crowding us out and drastically driving up cost of living/ cost of housing. It has nothing to do with bugs, or wildlife (which are also disappearing at an alarming rate along with any natural land ...being cleared for more ugly box-style apartments or houses 5 feet apart.) Florida's nature is a treasure and in the name of "growth" it is being destroyed. Our beaches are polluted and not what they used to be. Want to swim in a spring? Hardly enough room to float without bumping into others. We're angry because our government has completely sold out paradise. No laws saying derelict buildings must be restored for new businesses to move into. They'd rather just level the land and start over. Plenty of messed up housing needs fixed but no, clear the beach so some new Yorker can build a mansion that will be destroyed in the next hurricane. We need laws to preserve the unique ecosystem that exists in Florida. Newcomers don't respect it. They're ok with leveling it so long as they get their piece of paradise. Soon there won't be anything left.

[@aliannarodriguez1581]

Somebody needed to say this.

[@bobanderson6656]

Hooold onnnnnnn... I have a very dear cousin who lives in the Florida panhandle. She told me a lot of buildings are being torn down because it is now too expensive to retrofit them to the new hurricane and wind codes. What's getting built now is a lot better quality than the old construction.

[@SWTVANNILLA72]

Florida just has 2 many northern implants! I was raised there. I live in Arkansas now and we're just lovely ppl. They're great ppl.

[@patriciacestare232]

I moved to Arkansas to live with my daughter..and it is The most friendly state I have lived in❤

[@xpompeiix]

I was born and raised in Connecticut... and I have no idea how it wasn't on this list!

[@TimmyCherry]

The 5 - Southern Californian 5 - Northern Californian

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

I was surpised about PA. Central and western PA are really nice.

[@n-xplorer]

Me too. I've met some really friendly folks from PA.

[@ReynardTheFox-dm8py]

Pennsylvania.....Philly in the East and Pittsburgh in the West.......and Alabama in between......

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

@@ReynardTheFox-dm8py I lived western pa most of my life and worked in downtown and the people there are nice. I live in rural PA and people are nice, although lately some aren't due to political strife.

[@yasmincoleman4242]

@@ReynardTheFox-dm8py yep the middle is pennsatucky.

[@lummoxx8586]

@@ReynardTheFox-dm8py I am from W PA and say the same thing. And all my neighbors have backhoes.