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Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by scop on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @08:47AM (#27760476)
Friendliness is another dynamic I’ve been totally surprised by. People waving and saying hi while you’re walking. The McDonalds cashier telling my wife she liked her dress. Kids on the playground seeing my son fall and coming over to help him up and see if he’s okay.
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Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by bsagdiyev on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @10:32AM (#27761550)
We (myself and my girlfriend) still find it surreal sometimes. We moved to North Carolina and people just… wave, they just wave and say hi and will talk to you. It’s really nice.
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Re:SF's crime debate turns nasty by scop on Wednesday July 07, 2021 @10:44AM (#27761680)
Another anecdote:

I'm driving near my home. I see some teenagers hanging out alone by a river. My immediate thought: "what are they up to..." as I'm used to shenanigans in SF. As I drive by I take a look and...they're fishing...fishing! "Well..." I say to myself, "...what a wholesome activity...good for them"

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