I’m a Northerer but never got with this “Southerners are rude” stereotype.
I lived in London for many years and, if anything, found myself more likely to wind up in conversation with a stranger than anywhere else I’ve lived.
The standard/manner of driving in London is completely insane. But once people are out of their cars, they’re nice again
Agreed. As a sweeping generalisation I find southerners more open minded, then as you move further north the ‘small town attitude’ creeps in to the point where you feel uncomfortable if you happen to look, act etc bit different. Not so long ago I was openly mocked in Nottingham (I’m from Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts originally) for daring to wear something deemed not part of the chav uniform, whilst walking through the Lace Market area. Nobody round here would give a damn.
I’ve lived in Hampshire for over 25 years.
But yeah, driving can get better further north as there’s less cars about….