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Stereotypes of Minnesotans often overlap with qualities of other Midwest erners, including the perception that many are quiet and do not wish to offend others or cause a disruption. Sometimes area residents who move away, or otherwise come in contact with others who don't subscribe to the ideal, say that they have to shed their Minnesota nice in order to interact properly with others or get out of troublesome situations. The generosity of state citizens has gained respect—the heavily-reported Flu Vaccine shortage of fall 2004 did not strike the state as hard as elsewhere since many people willingly gave up Injection s for others—but it has also been exploited by Criminal s in some situations. Some Minnesotans also tend to have a fairly quirky Sense Of Humor , Laugh ing and Smiling easily . This may help to defuse tense situations and add to the politeness of some state residents. However, this apparently does not translate to all situations, as some studies have been produced showing that Minnesotans are fairly aggressive Automobile drivers (at least in the major Twin Cities region). SEE ALSO |
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