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Real Name: Angie M.
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Local Customs: New England's reputation :)
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  • New England has a reputation for being somewhat reserved and stiff. You'll see some of that in Massachusetts too but when you leave the metropolis and go to the smaller 'hick' towns you'll feel more at ease, I think. I've found one has to initiate friendliness and it comes back at you. New Englanders tend to be distrustful of 'outsiders', so prove yourself. Massachusetts tax is, I believe, 5.5% so that three times your meal tax is a safe, if minimum, tip.

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    Comments for ABL1958 about Massachusetts
    Sininen Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:22 UTC
     Hi Angie! I was cruely thrown away earlier while browsing your page :( Anyway I really enjoyed this page which is so full of information. Happy birthday from Finland!
    kazander Thu Apr 7, 2005 15:12 UTC
     You''re right! Lot's of memories flooding back. I remember going to Cheesecake Charlies with my Dad after a movie. You've just enforced what I already knew, I must make a trip back up to Great Barrington!
    Sweetberry1 Mon Jul 14, 2003 14:41 UTC
     Such a beautiful place Angie.. Love the Bash Bish Falls..Fantastic.. And ohhh.. that Cheesecake.. Yummm.. ;-) It must look fantastic! Wonderful page.. :)
    dinhyen Sun May 18, 2003 20:07 UTC
     Very inspiring visual exploration of this beautiful region. It's closer for CT residents than for people from eastern MA :)
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