[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

Coming from California where we have a lot of diversity, I was wondering what the ethnic diversity is in The Villages. It appears that it is a lot less than the National average and far less than in California. I know it makes life life a lot more interesting to experience different cultures and to have those exchanges. After all, that diversity has helped America be who it is today. Hopefully, that old saying will be true, " If we build it, they will come." Do you think the Villages will become more ethnically diverse in the future?

So, back to your original question. Do I think TV will become more ethnically diverse in the future? Yes. Do I think it will happen in the near future? No.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

I don't think of diversity in the sense of skin color or quotas and I don't think it has anything to do with past occupations nor income. Although skin color is a measure of race, there are several different cultures that are white. Most Chinese would be offended if you thought they were Japanese and vice versa. They both have a very different culture. In addition, it has nothing to do with meritocracy which is very much multi-cultural. But it does have a lot to do with foods , music, style of dress, and language. Those differences make the world a very interesting place to visit in our lifetime.

This is really a RESTAURANT discussion???? Now I get it. That is why east and west coast people complain frequently about the food. They are used to more diversity.

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This is really a RESTAURANT discussion???? Now I get it. That is why east and west coast people complain frequently about the food. They are used to more diversity.

As well as music, dress and language. However, I also grew up in Ohio as you did Gracie until I left in 1969 so I know where you are coming from as regard to food! What an eye opening experience that was!

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Tennisnut

How did my post get to be about liberals, conservatives, Republicans or Democrats? It was about the fact that The Villages is over 98% white and the lack of cultural diversity that is apparent in other parts of the States. I used California, from where I spend the summers as a comparison. Other states such as New York demonstrate this diversity. I also saw a show last night on Atlanta, Bizarre Foods, which addressed the many ethnic people and their foods. Although I love spending my winters here, I do miss that kind of diversity. Now does anyone want to bash New York, Atlanta as well as me for this comment?

Now you're getting it - we're all nuts!!!

[justjim]

OP, with all due respect to Folks from California, I'm really glad TV is not California. I have several friends and relatives living in California and have visited there several times but no desire to live there. I love to visit San Francisco. Growing up in a small midwest town, maybe California is a bit too diverse for my liking. That said, We have met some very interesting residents here in TV from all over the U.S. and the world.

I understand that about half the sales are to Florida residents. The Midwest and Northeast are well represented in TV. California already has a warm climate and it's a long way to Florida so why would they retire to TV?

Many residents I talk to came here for the warm climate and many (not all) for the golf. While working at a State University I met people from many countries and cultures, they are all welcome here in TV if they wish to relocate.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Most of us are old enough and wise enough that we don't let a political group define us. There are many Republicans who aren't Tea Partiers and Many Democrats who are moderate liberals. We are a little bit of this and a little bit of that based on our life experiences. We are mostly rule followers with a lot of creativity and tons of gumption. We are resting firmly on our laurels after having spent most of our lives doing the "right stuff" and a bit of the wrong stuff too.


We are enjoyable and alive people. We are VILLAGERS.

a very good post.

[Tennisnut]

Originally Posted by justjim

OP, with all due respect to Folks from California, I'm really glad TV is not California. I have several friends and relatives living in California and have visited there several times but no desire to live there. I love to visit San Francisco. Growing up in a small midwest town, maybe California is a bit too diverse for my liking. That said, We have met some very interesting residents here in TV from all over the U.S. and the world.

I understand that about half the sales are to Florida residents. The Midwest and Northeast are well represented in TV. California already has a warm climate and it's a long way to Florida so why would they retire to TV?

Many residents I talk to came here for the warm climate and many (not all) for the golf. While working at a State University I met people from many countries and cultures, they are all welcome here in TV if they wish to relocate.

I also love TV and why did I buy here? I am a "rainbird" from Northern California from a city about the size of TV. We have very dry summers and rainy winters (normally but not last winter!) I love that TV has dryer and warmer winters than my home in California. We have 50 tennis courts in TV and great group of ex-college tennis players to bang heads with. Took up golf 5 years ago so I can rest those knees a few days a week. My wife has her days on the court and also her frustrating days on the golf course. We both lose more golf balls than tennis balls! Lots of rec centers to do some Zumba, and yoga and a few clubs to share similar interest. I expressed a question why others of ethnic background have not found it so appealing. Some on this thread have expressed they like it the way it is but I think the Villages would a be more interesting place to live with some diversity.