Does it count that I lived in Cleveland for a year from 80 to 81?
I found the people from the midwest to be friendly. If you were waiting for an elevator and said good morning to someone, they answer you back politely.
I remember on Friday at 5 PM, someone telling me their was a party in the park. Since I didn't know where it was, I asked for directons and was told, "just stand on the corner at 5 PM, and follow the crowd". Ten minutes later, I was at the park partying.
TV reminds of those times when people were polite to one another.
You will meet so many great people from many parts of the country including other parts of the world.