Diggin’ the District of Columbia (DC)

DC’s less rude, more PC/elitist/anal. Miami’s definitely a rude/raw city (having grown up there and don’t plan on moving back). NYC isn’t rude if you live there; it’s just unapologetic. Tourists tend to find it rude, and that’s probably b/c they don’t talk to strangers.

I wouldn’t necessarily classify DC as rude but rather elitist. That’s the nature of the work done in this city. Most people view themselves as do-gooders that don’t get enough credit for what they do (potentially warranted).

On a different note I don’t mind the dismissive “rudeness” when compared to the all up in your business “rudeness” I’ve…[Read more]

Pretty funny video if you haven’t seen it yet – Shit People in DC Say

Lived here all my life. I have been to much more rude cities. I agree and disagree. All in all I am proud to live in the Nation’s Capital (or at least the outskirts).

I just read this morning that DC has been ranked the 3rd rudest city in America by Travel and Leisure… Ouch. The only ruder cities than us are New York City and Miami. Any native (or non-native) Washingtonians care to comment on this?
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-rudest-cities/4

Hi DC Peeps – Terry Hill has shared a unique volunteering opportunity – be a tutor and help a child to read without leaving your desk (seriously):
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/online-tutors-the-future-of-volunteering-to-make-a-difference

Live in DC? Want to win a free tix to the What’s next DC conference? Leave a comment in our thread and best comment wins a tix
https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/free-ticket-what-is-the-1-trend-in-communication-in-2012

Live in DC and looking for something (warm) to do…check out the American Art museum:
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/picture-this-the-best-for-the-new-year

Do you use a trophy or plaque vendor in the DC area? Can you share with Jeralyn? https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/trophy-and-plaque-vendors
Thanks!

Who felt the earthquake and what did you do? https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/did-you-feel-the-earthquake-what-did-you-do

Metro riders – WMATA is switching up their Twitter handle from the awkward @metroopensdoors to @WMATA. See https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/more-twitter-changes-for-metro.

Did everyone see that WMATA is launching a new social media campaign designed to engage in two-way dialogue with riders?
https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/wmata-to-launch-new-social

Restaurant Week in DC is August 15 – 21 (see my blog). Alexandria, Virginia’s follows August 19 – 28. Foodies rejoice!

So I’m still relatively a newcomer to the DC area, and this will be my first 4th of July here. Seems like if there is anywhere to spend the 4th, this would be it, so I’m pretty excited. Does anyone know of any cool, patriotic activities to do this weekend here in the DC area?

Help! Is there a list of federal government meeting spaces in/around DC with POCs? https://www.govloop.com/forum/topics/where-to-find-federal-meeting