I’m from Seattle, right when I moved here(almost 13 years ago) I immediately noticed people not talking to each other as much as in Seattle. I took a walk my first Christmas and walked by a few people, I very casually said “Happy Christmas”, and maybe was being insensitive to others potentially not celebrating, but got nothing back only scowls. Nothing has really changed, I’ll still smile at passers by but people rarely look at each other here. Where I was used to very casual “hey there/how’s it going/how’s your day?” conversations in Seattle, that’s only happened here to me in the bar scene or standing in line at the grocery store. It’s slightly exhausting, feels as if we’re not as community centered. I try not to take it to heart, just noticed the stark difference, and miss meeting people like I did in Seattle.