My wife and I have always considered the Pacific Northwest one of the friendliest places in the United States. Store employees thank you for coming in.
People try to be helpful.
They're considerate of the feelings of those around them. If you've lived here all your life, you probably take this friendliness for granted. If you've lived elsewhere or have traveled much, you'll know that the hospitality of the Northwest is a real gift. So, I was quite surprised, during a recent visit to Las Vegas to find that they've out-done us. They loved the tourist trade but hated the tourists.