Would you consider yourself geographically prejudice? for Questionland Seattle

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Would you consider yourself geographically prejudice?

More specifically I just met a couple that I've started to hang out with a bit. They are from the Eastside. I am from Seattle but have lived other various places in my life too. Are people in Seattle adverse to those from Bellevue or the Eastside. I did grow up here and I grew up with lots of stereotypes or stigmas that seam to surround Bellevue and people from the Eastside. I grew out of it though and think the city has a rather pretty skyline and seams like a quiet peaceful city. Do you hate Bellevue?

Clementine asked in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I make fun of Bellevue's politics, but I never judge someone as an individual based upon where they are from. That's just silly. Prejudice is as much of a disservice to yourself as it is to other people.

kitschnsync answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I lived there for the first year after moving to the area and worked there for 10 years. Yes, I dislike Bellevue. I will agree with your suggestion that it is best when viewed from a distance.

Kip Waddle answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I would say as a general rule, yes, people who live in Seattle are somewhat averse to those who live in Bellevue. I myself am somewhat averse to Bellevue. Somewhat averse meaning I can't imagine myself ever living there, but I will occasionally go there if I find a good reason (i.e. free dinner Wednesdays at Grand Cru Wine Bar or to visit a friend). That being said, I think there is a BIG difference between where someone is from (where you're born and raised is generally not something you have control over) vs. where someone lives (as an adult who has made a concious decision). I think it all boils down to different idealogies, particularly those related to money. Seattleites have money but tend to be quite unflashy with it, whereas flashy seems to be the main thing going on in Bellevue. I think this really bothers many Seattleites (and yes, I'm referring to myself here), hence the geographic prejudice.

mekast answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Yes. My boss, from Indiana, objected to being called an Easterner. In what direction would you drive to get there? Easterner!!!!

beelzebufo answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Yes.

nseattlite answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Snark:
My ability to answer depends on what neighborhood you're from...

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Old timers in Seattle are/were proud of being part of the 'select' few who stayed and toughed out the hard times (and therefore didn't have to 'turn the lights out')... anyone from outside the protective bubble of seattle-centric civic pride therefore was/is held in mild contempt ala standard-issue NIMBYism...

Also we don't often have any winning sports teams here, so instead of arguing about which team is better , we argue about which town/burb is better...

Rev.Enant answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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