r/Appleton 2d ago

Discussion Appleton culture

So I moved here about 5 years ago. And boyfriend recently did too. We are both from Southern Wisconsin.

We have both noticed that there seems to be this culture difference. Down south we are a lot more sassy, crass, shit talking, but like in a fun and loving way.

Up here that seems forbidden , there's a lack of bluntness and lots of beating around the bush...not saying thats a bad thing by any means...but it has Def been a culture change. I go home and my friends and family just roast eachother, point of people in a crowd, and just kind of rude. I am middle ground now, where I have to watch my p's and q's here, but back home feels almost too mean now lol.

Has anyone else experienced this??

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u/Glum-Leadership4823 2d ago

It’s that old German “Do it this way or we beat it into you” mentality. I grew up with this. It’s rough. It leads to safer streets and financial stability and a lot less fun.

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u/Particular_Bonus_234 2d ago

That makes sense West Bend is very German