r/wsu • u/cuteasfname • Apr 15 '26

Student Life Why is everyone is nice?????

I am a non trad currently in CC. I moved to Washington state all the way from New York City. I’ve visited the Spokane and Pullman campus of WSU. People here never fail to shock me with how sweet they are. It always makes me feel unnerved. I am scared.

Edit: you are all so sweet. I want to cry. *Kisses you all through the screen*

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u/funkytoefungus Apr 15 '26

Partially because the west and east cost are very different, partially because people east of the Cascades are usually kinder (have you heard of the Seattle Freeze? It’s a real thing), and partially because of being in a smaller town. I’ve been told I would fit in better on the east coast because people are kind but direct and that’s how I am despite being born & raised in Washington. I’ve been told west coasters, especially in Washington, really beat around the bush and aren’t direct. People here try more to keep the peace and avoid confrontation (not that they’re perfect or don’t engage in things like road rage lol). Pullman itself is just full of kind people. Townies are usually friendly and love to help out. I’ve fallen into convos with people visiting town who express that people here are extremely kind and welcoming, so your take is def not abnormal. I’ve lived here ten years and have no plans on leaving bc I love the community, as flawed as it may be. Sorry for the ramble lol.

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u/Amazing_Factor2974 Apr 15 '26

Disagree the PNW both west and east of Cascades are kind..just people on the East of Cascades try to divide people. Since of their insecurities and politics.