There’s nothing wrong with saying “y’all.” That’s a colloquialism from my home place in southern Appalachia. Do you say “lost me at ‘shalom’” or “lost me at ‘allo’” or when a Pennsylvanian says “y’ins,” or if an English person called you “mate”? If not then go away and chill with the ethnocentrism. What things do you say that are unique to your corner of the world? Be better than that.

Thank you—I will definitely be doing that. I came to Seattle sight unseen and I will never do that again anywhere.

Wow! This has been a great response, and is giving me a lot to think about. I’ll try to steer clear of any bleakness, cult activity, and sovereign citizens, but you’ve painted a great picture. Thanks a lot!

This has been a great bit of info! Thank you for all this.

Thank you for that. I’m more specifically scoping out the area around Pittsburg.