[Talk Host]

The Villages is a wonderful place. What are the things that you wish were different here in Florida compared to where you lived before.

For me, I find the work ethic of the service providers to be different. So many of the service businesses we call are either late or don't show up at all. It's almost a surprise when somebody arrives on time.

I find the teenagers here in Florida to be much more polite than those in the north. I also see a much friendly attitude by young people toward we "older folks."

[Rob Stevens]

Having been born and raised in Florida I can tell you that being polite as a child is enforced by every adult you come near to. It doesn't matter if they are related to you or not. They will school you if you are impolite. And, since all of your peers are polite, you are too. All is well. And polite. As for the service providers you have to remember that many of them are self employed. For all of it's size TV is still in a small town atmosphere in many ways. Hmmm, how to say this? (I deleted what I typed.) Imbibe away!

[jaspal]

Originally Posted by Rob Stevens

Having been born and raised in Florida I can tell you that being polite as a child is enforced by every adult you come near to. It doesn't matter if they are related to you or not. They will school you if you are impolite. And, since all of your peers are polite, you are too. All is well. And polite. As for the service providers you have to remember that many of them are self employed. For all of it's size TV is still in a small town atmosphere in many ways. Hmmm, how to say this? (I deleted what I typed.) Imbibe away!

The lesson
Do on to others as you would have them do onto you.

[springfield]

We have been here for only a short time, yet we feel so much at home. We have met many lovely friendly people that have been helpful and welcoming. However, far too often negative political talk comes up. We don't say anything and keep our views to ourselves. We were raised to understand that you don't talk politics or religion and wished that more people would follow that bit of advice.

[villa2]

Originally Posted by springfield

We have been here for only a short time, yet we feel so much at home. We have met many lovely friendly people that have been helpful and welcoming. However, far too often negative political talk comes up. We don't say anything and keep our views to ourselves. We were raised to understand that you don't talk politics or religion and wished that more people would follow that bit of advice.

Do you mean it comes up in casual conversation? When I was there a year ago for a week, I never heard anything like that.

[gary42651]

I`m not moving to Florida because I like the state, I`m moving to Florida because I love the Villages, I would have bought in the Villages no matter what state it was in. I didn`t come to the Villages to buy a house, I came to buy a great lifestyle. It reminds me of how it use to be as a kid growing up, and I`m happy to say that I`ll be living there full time in a few weeks.

[springfield]

It might be during golf, at the pool, we even get comments from people we have hired for different services. We don't say anything or change the subject.

[swrinfla]

with springfield!

If you want to avoid confrontations, NEVER discuss politics, even with your best neighbors! Inevitably, the talk deteriorates into yelling, angry looks, and claims that "You're stupid!"

As to Talk Host's original question, I haven't really found anything that I don't like here - that is, of any importance. I've never had the problem of service folks not showing up; usually, they arrive within 30 minutes of when they said! Now, when they tell you ahead of time, "Between noon and 5 o'clock" that doesn't help a h*** of a lot!

My biggest gripe, frankly, is the poor quality of television news. I'm sick to death of nothing but murders, rapes, fires, etc. But, I could not watch, couldn't I?

Have a Good Labor Day, all.

SWR

[Vinny]

Like: Living in Florida
Dislike: not moving here sooner

[Kelsie52]

Originally Posted by gary42651

I`m not moving to Florida because I like the state, I`m moving to Florida because I love the Villages, I would have bought in the Villages no matter what state it was in. I didn`t come to the Villages to buy a house, I came to buy a great lifestyle. It reminds me of how it use to be as a kid growing up, and I`m happy to say that I`ll be living there full time in a few weeks.

I agree with Gary 100% --I have really not studied Florida as a State, only the Villages as a home --for its "The way neighborhoods use to be --how we grew up " attitude . I am ashamed to say the only true item I have looked into is how Florida will treat my Retirement check. Lower real estate taxes and no State tax --I will grow to like it ---lol

47 days until we turn inot FROGs --

[golfnut]

No problems with service providers, no interaction with teenagers, it's all good...gn

[Lou Card]

Been here for three months now and it is even better than we thought it would be. We both are very satisfied.

[Walt.]

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For me, I find the work ethic of the service providers to be different. So many of the service businesses we call are either late or don't show up at all. It's almost a surprise when somebody arrives on time.
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Wow. Our experience has been exactly the opposite. The difference between here and Miami is amazing. Even the cable guy showed up on schedule.
With the exception of our first landscaper (who seemed ok initially) we've been pleased with everyone we've dealt with; the bank, house painter, TV repair, auto repair, dentist, I even got a decent haircut!! When our one-year house warrently was almost up we called in with 4 (very) minor items. We got a call back that day and scheduled repairs for the next morning. Four different people showed up the next day and took care of everything. Bravo.

[Pturner]

Not frogs yet, but can't wait. I haven't found anything I don't like about Florida. As a southerner, I'm quite use to the heat.

I too have had nothing but good experience with service people in TV, so far.

[Pturner]

Oh, I just thought of something I won't like about Fl. Lovebugs!!