One of the many things I enjoy about living in Massachusetts is the friendly people. I know Massachusetts and New England folks in general sometimes get a reputation for being closed off, grumpy, and even rude, but that hasn’t been my experience. I’ve lived in Berkshire County my entire life, and the Berkshires in particular seem very friendly. People are ready to help each other at a moment’s notice. Again, this is my experience; you may argue, which you have the right to do.
One personal experience that involved friendly people from Massachusetts and the Berkshires is when I received a kidney from a childhood friend in 2017. It goes without saying that he was an angel, but the community that surrounded me with best wishes, donations, and support until things got back to normal in my life was quite overwhelming. It just shows how many caring, generous, and friendly people are right here in the Bay State.
Two New England States are Among the Friendliest in America
Speaking of the Bay State and being friendly, a study conducted by SmartAsset, which ranked the friendliness of states based on the average daily minutes residents spend socializing, volunteering, and helping non-household members, revealed that two New England States rank in the top 20 of friendliest states in America. As you probably guessed, Massachusetts is one of the two that rank in the top 20, coming in at #12.
Massachusetts Friendly Stats
- Average Minutes Spent Socializing (daily): 35.38
- Average Minutes Spent Volunteering (daily): 9.63
- Average Minutes Spent Helping Others (daily): 20.91
The second New England state that did six slots better is Rhode Island, which ranked at #6…