This is how polite are we in New Jersey

There was a study done on the most polite states in America, and you will probably not be surprised to learn that New Jersey did not do very well.

New Jersey Does Poorly On Politeness Study

The minute I heard there was a study done to name the states that are the most polite, I knew the Garden State wouldn't do very well.

Earlier in the morning, I had held the door open for two people at the convenience store, and neither of them bothered to lift their heads from their phones to say thank you. I think they would have walked right into the door had I not been there.

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So, when I looked at the study at Preply, I started at the bottom rather than the top because I knew where New Jersey probably was on the list.

New Jersey's Rank For Politeness Isn't Impressive

While my instinct was right that New Jersey wouldn't be near the top of the politeness list, I was surprised to find out we weren't at the bottom of the list either.

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New Jersey ranks as the 39th most polite state in America, and if you've lived in New Jersey for any length of time, you know that's surprisingly good news.

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For this study, residents of each state were surveyed, and the politeness of their answers was graded. You knew that wouldn't end well for New Jersey.

The Most Polite State In The Nation

If you love politeness and are sick of being in the 39th most polite state, you may want to spend some time in Arkansas, Georgia, or Alabama. They are the most polite states in America.

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One thing about New Jersey is that we are honest. The study also determined each state's perception of its own politeness, and we ranked ourselves 39th, almost like we're proud of it.