The *actual* poll of Where are you From/Living

imperfect_cupcake · 10-22-2014, 02:03 PM

OK, actual poll... Pleeeeaaase read

why do I do this? Cause I am really interested in cultural differences, having a degree in Anthropology and having lived in a lot of different countries and regions and how certain ideologies and custom (ideas of humour/"respect"/"politeness", for example) get vastly changed from place to place. People think they are constants. And wow, they are sooooo not.

How to Pick an Option:

One: Pick *region* where you were born and spent first 18 years of life OR if not 18 years where you were born, the place you have spent The Longest Amount of Time OR if there are two, pick the one that has had the most influence on how you perceive your environment and your values.

I'll be asking family of origin in another one.

Two: Do *NOT* pick "other" cause you moved around a lot. Pick according to the region you spent your childhood or the place you spent the most time *living* - Other is for any place I may not have included out of ignorance or over site. If you spent equal time in two or more places, pick the one you think has had to most influence on your thinking.

I pick western canada because although I started living in different places when I was 19, it's still the longest I have ever spent in one place. I do notice it's values and influences where ever I move to and live - even though I've moved back and some of the cultural traits of west coast canada get on my last nerve (because I've moved around and picked up non-local norms, the majority - even just by a margin - of my values come here).

Disclaimer: I selected and grouped regions. I realise it may not be how you would. Polls are shite.
I am also tilting the regions according the US populace of the boards. That's why outside the US, the regions get meaninglessly huge. I also did not include antartica and a few other places. Please choose "other" if you are from Iceland (as I know most of you don't consider yourself to be part of Northern Europe) and be sure to slap me in an IM.

Typing disclaimer: I also slapped the typist for her lazy inconsistencies in capitolisations.

View Poll Results: Please follow Instructions in OP...
US - Alaska	0	0%
US - Pacifc – Wa, Or, Ca	22	16.67%
US - Mountain – MT, Id, WY	1	0.76%
US - West central – Nd, Sd, Ne, Ks, Mo, Ia, Mn	10	7.58%
US - Great Lakes – Wi, Mi, Il, In, Oh, Mi	13	9.85%
US - South West – NV, UT, Co, AZ, NM, Tx	12	9.09%
US - West South – OK, Ar, La	4	3.03%
US - Middle South – Ky, Tn, Ms Al	6	4.55%
US - South Atlantic – Wv, Va, Nc, Sc, Ga, Fl	16	12.12%
US - East Coast – Nh, Me, Ma, Nh, Vt, Ri, Ct, Ny, Nj, Pa, De, Md, Dc	21	15.91%
Pacific Islands/Hawaii (US)	2	1.52%
Caribbean/Central America/Mexico	1	0.76%
Philippines/Micronesia	0	0%
South America	0	0%
Canada East	7	5.30%
Canada West	5	3.79%
UK/Ireland	7	5.30%
Continental and Northern Europe	0	0%
North Africa	0	0%
South Africa	1	0.76%
Middle East/West Asia	0	0%
East Asia	1	0.76%
SE Asia	0	0%
India/Packistan	0	0%
Australia/NZ	3	2.27%
Other - please state region not listed	0	0%
Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

10-22-2014, 02:03 PM	#1
imperfect_cupcake Senior Member How Do You Identify?: feminine dolly dyke Preferred Pronoun?: Your Grace Relationship Status: I put my own care first Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In a gauze of mystery Posts: 1,776 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,426 Thanked 9,713 Times in 1,611 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	*The actual* poll of Where are you From/Living OK, actual poll... Pleeeeaaase read why do I do this? Cause I am really interested in cultural differences, having a degree in Anthropology and having lived in a lot of different countries and regions and how certain ideologies and custom (ideas of humour/"respect"/"politeness", for example) get vastly changed from place to place. People think they are constants. And wow, they are sooooo not. How to Pick an Option: One*: Pick region* where you were born and spent first 18 years of life OR if not 18 years where you were born, the place you have spent The Longest Amount of Time OR if there are two, pick the one that has had the most influence on how you perceive your environment and your values. I'll be asking family of origin in another one. Two: Do *NOT* pick "other" cause you moved around a lot. Pick according to the region you spent your childhood or the place you spent the most time living - Other is for any place I may not have included out of ignorance or over site. If you spent equal time in two or more places, pick the one you think has had to most influence on your thinking. I pick western canada because although I started living in different places when I was 19, it's still the longest I have ever spent in one place. I do notice it's values and influences where ever I move to and live - even though I've moved back and some of the cultural traits of west coast canada get on my last nerve (because I've moved around and picked up non-local norms, the majority - even just by a margin - of my values come here). Disclaimer: I selected and grouped regions. I realise it may not be how you would. Polls are shite. I am also tilting the regions according the US populace of the boards. That's why outside the US, the regions get meaninglessly huge. I also did not include antartica and a few other places. Please choose "other" if you are from Iceland (as I know most of you don't consider yourself to be part of Northern Europe) and be sure to slap me in an IM. Typing disclaimer: I also slapped the typist for her lazy inconsistencies in capitolisations. Last edited by imperfect_cupcake; 10-22-2014 at 02:26 PM.