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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

"America" is a vast area. Too large to be considered a cultural region.

For me, in particular, I grew up in New Jersey. My primary culture was South Jerseyan, heavily influenced by Philly. Then New Jerseyan, more influenced by NYC. Then Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Then American.

The culture did not suit me, though, and I have spent many years in the Pacific Northwest now. So now, I identify primarily as someone from the Pacific Northwest, having spent time in both Washington and Oregon--Mostly Seattle, but also kind of the boonies for a little while. I am a Pacific Northwesterner first, a New Jerseyan second, and an American third.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

That makes sense, if regional kinda works for your scenario. It wouldn't really for mine, so I feel the need to go straight to "American", but your description helps me see how that wouldn't work as well, as in like not be as suitable, for someone else. Thanks for sharing your story:-).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I grew up in New Jersey. My primary culture was South Jerseyan, heavily influenced by Philly.

I'm sorry.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

Thank you. That's why I moved to Japan when I was 17. I was looking for the opposite culture and basically found it.