Over there people lack the sunny, relaxed attitude that we expect here.
Actually, from my experience, Californians are just as stressed if not more so. They’re just less inclined to show it. Passive-aggression is actually harder to deal with than outright argument.
Ever hear the old joke?
New Yorkers will tell you “f— you” when they mean “have a nice day.”
Californians will tell you “have a nice day” when they mean “f— you.”
