Something Squirrelly this Way Comes

Okay, so I'm probably not being fair as it's only my second day of "living" in VA but I felt the need to make some comparisons nonetheless. Let me clarify, I mean northern VA.


-People are friendlier in NC. They make eye contact without staring.
-In VA they either stare at you or studiously avoid looking at you when you're looking at them.
-People leave tips in NC for wait staff, they clear their tables in restaurants when they're supposed too.
-In VA a reward for good service is not treating the server like a lesser being and clearing your table is "what they're getting paid for".
-In NC saying "Thank you" is common.
-In VA you get strange looks when you thank someone for holding a door open (granted you get strange looks if you hold the door open) or when they refill your drink.

-Most people understand the signs "No Turn on Red", "Yield", "Left Turn Only", "Stop Here On Red" and "Stop" in NC.
-In VA all signs are optional.
-People go 5-10 MPH over the speed limit (unless it's 440, 540, 40 or 70) in NC.
-In VA it's minimum 20 over unless you're on 395, 495 or 95 then it's 20 Under the limit or stop and go..

-Luxury apartments in NC include ceiling fans, fireplaces, washer/dryer and insulated walls.
-Luxury apartments in VA include four walls and "All Utiliies Paid*" or "All utilities Paid including electric**"
*except electric **no AC in apt.



That's it for now. I'm sure I'll have more observations in the future. Please stand by.. ;)