What ideas do Europeans have of the stereotypical American?

[Celestia]

That's pretty much true in all states. It has more to do with income than region.

Makes sense

[Richmondbread]

The south begins in Virginia.

Regions 12, 14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22 and region 4 and 6 that are in Virginia is what I consider the south. Region 13 is not southern since it is the applachican region, which is distinct from the south.

This map is better

[Ranger0075]

Virginia is definitely South imo

I've seen Texan and Louisiana people, they have the same country culture

[Celestia]

I don't really consider Texas the South for some reason...

You are not the first Virginian to have said that to me lol.
The majority of Texas relates to the South culturally, religiously and politically more so than we do with our Western neighbors.

[NSXD60]

Lotsa Cajuns moved to Texas for the oil jobs, especially to Port Arthur, which they pronounce po-rahr-t(s)uhr.

[Richmondbread]

You are not the first Virginian to have said that to me lol.
The majority of Texas relates to the South culturally, religiously and politically more so than we do with our Western neighbors.

East Texas is Southern, though . Many Texans don't consider Virginia the South either. I don't know why this is said often, but probably a state competition thing.

[Celestia]

Lotsa Cajuns moved to Texas for the oil jobs, especially to Port Arthur, which they pronounce po-rahr-t(s)uhr.

Beaumont as well. I have a lot of family there.

[Anglo-Celtic]

Virginia is definitely South imo

I've seen Texan and Louisiana people, they have the same country culture

It depends on the section of the state. Northeastern Virginia is *much* different than Southwestern Virginia, and it's like they're separate states. It's a bit like comparing Washington and West Virginia. The region(s), between those extremes, might be the true Southern part of the state.

[Richmondbread]

It depends on the section of the state. Northeastern Virginia is *much* different than Southwestern Virginia, and it's like they're separate states. It's a bit like comparing Washington and West Virginia. The region(s), between those extremes, might be the true Southern part of the state.

Northern Virginia used to be pretty much like the rest of Tidewater VA. As the DC swamp got bigger it drifted further away.

[Anglo-Celtic]

Northern Virginia used to be pretty much like the rest of Tidewater VA. As the DC swamp got bigger it drifted further away.

It's a blue island in a purple sea. Southwestern Virginia should join West Virginia. It's a red section, and it's not represented by Richmond and Wortham. That's especially true with 2A rights.