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dating&romance advice - see Don´tBeAfraid´s tips/explanations - edited to have only the useful information for ya!
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While there's always mean folks, most Kentuckians I know are really down-to-Earth spiritual people who would invite you to supper if hungry, look for some spare clothes if you were poor and needed them, would help you find work, will go out of their way to help you fix something, help you if you're lost, bake you a pie, fix up you with their children, etc.
Good people for the most part, not the stereotypes on the TV. Strong country women. Stout-hearted men. A little wild and freedom-loving. Lots of Scots and Germans and English here.
Quoting: Don'tBeAfraid Those are the people I've met. And honestly, I learn more from them than others. I can't explain it other than I feel more connected... Hmmm can't find the right words. It just seems more meaningful. There's more substance there than some would think. It's a slower pace here. In places it's very diverse. Walk down the Highlands on Bardstown Road in Louisville, and that's one of the most diverse places I've been as a world traveller. Lots of culture in Louisville. The Kentucky Derby, museums, jazz, hip hop, rock, funk, bluegrass, country. Lexington is like that too, but also lots of artisans. I was in Louisville once and a guy (very urban shall we say African-American who looked nothing like me) asked me for change for bus fare, so I did what I what do here, "Hey hop in, I'll give you a lift." He laughed and looked at me, "You're not from around here, from a big city, are you?" He was panhandlin' People wave to strangers here. Urban folks find that unnerving. We're waving, "Howdy" and they're looking at us like we're the aliens. When someone comes over for a meal and to visit, then when it's time for them to go home, we all go outside with them and stand and wave goodbye until they're far off and out of sight. Hospitality is important here. Probably because we have lost trust with society. Everyone is looking out for ulterior motives... Nothing comes for free or as an act of kindness. Certainly not like it used to be. I like the slow pace, the nature, the quietness of nature. It's my favorite place to be. PENG, don't you love it when you meet someone you think is being "real and genuine"? They're being themselves. People say,"Just be yourselves", but it's the most difficult thing to do. We're nervous about trusting that deeply,for then "They might see who I really am", but then if you meet someone that you magically connect with, you don't have to talk all the time, and a smile or raised eyebrow, immediately connects with you. Yes, I agree, avoid ulterior motives ultimately. It makes you look calculating and false. Like someone with guile. Yes, I can tell I'd love to meet you and your family. You seem very genuine and sincere and likeable.
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