I am enjoying the familiar taste of chlorined water, walking in the four lane streets with the big green street signs made to be viewable from cars not for pedestrians. I also enjoy the wide selection of toothpaste and ice espresso's (jet lag) in the local Wallgreens. But one thing I am not enjoying is the fact that I feel like a way too cheerful Californian when I smile at people i pass, say bye before I leave a shop and try to make up conversation with the cab driver. Chicago is in a different state (to be precise Illinois) and they are just as non-friendly as in Copenhagen. I was told it is the big city attitude that is to be found in larger cities (I find it to be most solid in San Fransisco though). Confused me therefore have to draw on my Copenhagen attitude and try to pull it off in English. Lets see how that goes.
Posted by Louise at November 5, 2004 05:34 PMHey, it was most fun to run into you on Saturday. I'm surprised to read that you're experiencing Chicago as "non friendly." I thought the general public in Chicago was quite down-to-earth and chatty.
If you are looking for truly friendly, Austin welcomes you anytime. :)
Posted by: Lisa at November 9, 2004 04:04 AM