Who are the happiest and content Americans?

**Loy Toy** · 02-04-2012, 09:49 PM

Now to all you Yanks out there this is not another American bashing thread moreover I am interested to find out who are the happiest and content in the US of A and why.

I am presently here in Denver Colorado and to say I am impressed with the way I have been welcomed by people I know and don't know would be an understatement.

People, whether you find them in Restaurants, public places of interest or those you meet on the street seem so happy and content and basically I assume they are because of their happy and polite demeanor.

I have also spent some time in Lansing Michigan and found the same warm people who would go out of their way to help others.

Is it the country people who are more happy with their lot when compared to their big city cousins?

**robtherich** · 02-04-2012, 09:53 PM

Sorry, I must be stupid but what is your question?

**Loy Toy** · 02-04-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by robtherich

Sorry, I must be stupid but what is your question?

The USA is made up of 50 states and I interested to know which state has the happiest and content people and why.

**Bettyboo** · 02-04-2012, 10:01 PM

^^ it looks like a simple enough Q to me, but not living or from the USofA I'm sadly unable to answer it.

^ it's 'contentiest' you ignorant bloody Australian (and yes we are gonna slaughter SL tomorrow...).

I've only been to LA, Anaheim and Vegas (each several times on business), found the people very nice in all places, particularly Anaheim when I found a local bar playing great blues (quite close to Disneyland, but over a highway, so no other tourists).

**chitown** · 02-04-2012, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Originally Posted by robtherich

Sorry, I must be stupid but what is your question?

The USA is made up of 50 states and I interested to know which state has the happiest and content people and why.

South Florida seems to have a lot of happy people. If it is warm then we are happy!

We like to being unhappy and fist fighting in Chitown - so no for there.

**Loy Toy** · 02-04-2012, 10:05 PM

OK, I'll give my opinion about why I believe the people of Colorado are pretty happy with their lot.

1. I have been told that the laws regarding the private use of marijuana are quite reasonable.

2. In this state you don't have wear a motor bike helmet.

**Rural Surin** · 02-04-2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Originally Posted by robtherich

Sorry, I must be stupid but what is your question?

The USA is made up of 50 states and I interested to know which state has the happiest and content people and why.

Vermont.

**Loy Toy** · 02-04-2012, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by chitown

South Florida seems to have a lot of happy people. If it is warm then we are happy!

I thought you come from Chicago?

**robtherich** · 02-04-2012, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bettyboo

it looks like a simple enough Q to me,

Looks like an impossible question to me.

I don't believe there have ever been "happiness assessments" done in the states.

I've worked as a Sociologist and Social worker here in the U.S. for over 20 years and I've never heard of such a survey.

As far as "Content" is concerned the OP obviously has a bit of a problem with the English language.

Then again maybe I'm just not understanding. I look forward to you explaining what you mean, precisely.

**Loy Toy** · 02-04-2012, 10:10 PM

It is bloody beautiful here with Denver, whilst being a small compact city very, very nice.

Go John GO.