If you value authentic friendships and relationships that go beyond level 2 ... run like hell from Texas. People are materialistic, crave image,and have the personal relationships the depth of a thimble.
They regard business as outside the influence of morals or values. They will screw you, or anyone they call a friend, and say... “ Hey, its just business”
I find their constant desire to try to convince you that Texas is the best is as bizarre as Oz continue to work the machine long after the curtain was drawn back. The place is basically a wasteland. Hot in the summer , Freezing in the winter. Spend $400 and go in the summer. What you can’t breathe because of the humidity and heat? Yeah well that lasts for months. No you cant stay outside. You spend 100’s of dollars on electricity as air conditioning is as vital as water.
The only redeeming quality is the BBQ. Spiritually I find that it is expected that you go to church but not really have an authentic faith. Show up, pretend everything is fine in your life and treat your family like crap when no one is watching...
How is that for feedback on Texas... (Lived there for 4 years, traveled through out the state during that time)
Note: Texans that will scream and yell... do not bother. I have heard it all before. Texans reactions to criticism of their state is on the same level as criticizing Scientology. It is almost cult like the way they propagandize people that their state is important and has value. sick .
These experiences were true for me and many of the people that I know that have lived there. Texan accents on women is cute for about a minute and an half. On guys? Makes them sound like Idiots. That is why you will not hear the news anchors having Texas accents. People laugh when they hear it.
Choose wisely.
Well, bless your heart. I sure hope ya’ll found a place you like. :)
No, I can't breathe when all the smoke from the slash and burn "agricultural" fires from MX & Central America fire up every spring, causing a constant orange haze.. Then when the dust clouds travel from Africa across the Atlantic & dump all the dust on TX, I also can't breathe.
Actually, I can breathe, I just was adding to your complaints about TX.
Your post is anecdotal. Four years isn’t much to glean from, or provide any substantial insight. I don’t discount your experience, but I’ve met/know Texans. Your description does not reflect the same attitudes I’ve witnessed.
Thank you for the differing opinion.
I confirm all your observations about Texas, with one caveat. We often appear that way to cretins, jackasses and shirtliftin’ homos.
I suspect the problem is in your attitude rather than the people you meet.