Yorkshire Dales disappointment

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Just come back from a holiday in the north of England where the weather and scenery were both amazing. We spent time in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales and were blown away by how friendly and helpful all the people we met in Cumbria were. People made conversation everywhere we went and service was with a smile at every location. The contrast in the Dales was stark and disappointing. We barely saw a smile and nobody we spoke to (people working in the tourism industry, not just random people) were interested in conversing. Maybe it was the exceptionally hot weather putting people in a bad mood but it didn’t create a good impression. Were we just unlucky with the people we met or is there a difference in friendliness between the 2 counties?

Where did you go in the dales?

I don't think you can generalise that a whole area is unfriendly based on a few random people that you met - it's just people, some are chatty, some are not, some are having a good day, some less so, the same as in any area of the uk. Living and working in a certain area doesn't affect how naturally chatty and friendly you are, that's something that's inherent in your character and would be the same whether you lived in the dales or the lakes.

We toured all over but stayed in the south.

People aren't there for your entertainment!

Maybe the Yorkshire Folk can spot whingeing ninnies from a mile off and left you well alone?

No
Not talking about members of the public just hoteliers restaurant staff and the like

Maybe it’s just you

I run a hotel there. I remember you.

There’s nowt so queer as folk!

Not something I have ever noticed - perhaps it's you?

We recently hd a holiday staying in a cottage in Yorkshire moors village. I found the people very friendly and it was noticeable to us as we live in the south in a town where everyone keeps to themselves.

We had a week in the dales last year and everyone was very friendly. Could have been the hot weather,we’ve just come back from a week in Pickering and it was exceptionally hot,I wasn’t in the mood for chatting much either.

Always had good, friendly service when we’ve visited the Dales.

If it was hotter when you were in Yorkshire there's your answer. Otherwise I don't think you can judge an area's people by presumably seasonal service staff who would rather be hanging out with their mates /back at uni. Additionally I don't know why you would start a thread like this unless you just wanted to enrage yorkshire people.

My family come from Yorkshire. I think that sometimes that Yorkshire people can sometimes look a bit serious (dour?), but most people are very friendly and chatty if they think you look approachable and up for chatting to them. It is certainly at least as friendly, if not friendlier, than most areas of the UK.

I moved up to North Notts/South Yorks border and everyone assured me folks were friendly up here and not like London where you try not to make eye contact. They are not friendly at all unless you count staring at you when you speak. Its a myth that Yorkshire folk are any friendlier than anywhere else. Some nice individuals as always wherever you go

I think that sometimes that Yorkshire people can sometimes look a bit serious (dour?), but most people are very friendly and chatty if they think you look approachable and up for chatting to them.

We’re not a different species you know! How patronising.

I've just rushed to the mirror to check my dour Yorkshire face, but um, it isn't dour

Do I need to leave the county?

This is such a weird thread I think the issue is you OP.

I’m from Yorkshire (moved away now) and I’m friendly!
I’m always getting told off at work for being too friendly (customer care) but it’s who I am
Not all Yorkshire folk are rude

You’re so right, the moment my parents in law moved two miles over the border from Cumbria to the Dales they became miserable cunts. They felt they had to fit in with your stupid generalisation you see...

I’m from North Yorkshire originally but have lived in London for nearly 30 years. I’m always struck when I go back to Yorkshire how friendly people are. I find it very noticeable.

Where are you from, OP?

I often think British service is abrupt / not warm when compared with say, American service, but I think that’s to do with how the whole service industry is set up (and paid for!!)

Yorkshire is god's county, no time for the petty worries of mere mortals, move along to Lancashire.

It grieves my Yorkshire heart (reluctantly exiled) to say that we encountered the rudest, most inhospitable pub landlord ever earlier this year in a Yorkshire Dales village.

We had the temerity to ask if there was any food on offer (think sandwich etc) and his reaction suggested that he is still waiting to go on the Customer Care course. Shan't be going back. There are ways of saying that,unfortunately, there is nothing available!
A cafe owner in a neighbouring village was once similarly shirty about serving us a cup of tea at 4.30pm.

I think some of these places have it too easy - lots of day trippers who won't be popping back next week so no need to try too hard.Plenty more where they came from.

I do notice myself though,that the majority of Yorkshire locals tend to be friendlier out and about than where I now live. Bus drivers,shop assistants and people you just come across in everyday situations in ordinary places.