Thawing The Seattle Freeze Question Title * 1. Before reading this blog, what definition would you have given the term “The Seattle Freeze?” Never heard of it. It’s a term that describes what happens to your brain if you drink your Frappuccino too quickly. It describes an average day in Seattle from November through May. It's what happens to people at Microsoft during the annual review cycle. It's a term used by Jeff Renner when describing 'partly to mostly with a few scattered and sunbreaks with a small craft advisory in the strait of Juan de Fuca.' It’s a term describing Seattleites as being aloof, introverted and not very friendly, especially to those who’ve moved here from out of state. Question Title * 2. How often do you have a neighbor over for dinner? Rarely or Never Once a month 3-4 times a year Once a year, usually for a holiday gathering Does sharing a beer while we’re out mowing our lawns count? Question Title * 3. Where would you say you fall on the introvert (1) to extrovert (5) scale? 1 2 3 4 5 Question Title * 4. On the whole, I would say the bulk of my personal relationships/friendships come from: Old high school & college friends Faith-based community Neighborhood Work Health or Social Club Online communities Prison Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Of the neighbors that you can see from your front door, how many of them do you “know” (beyond an occasional ‘hello’ or quick conversation while doing yard work)? I know less than 3 people in my neighborhood. I’d say about 10% or less. My neighborhood is very friendly, very tight. I know them all really well. We often hang out at each other’s houses. I’d say about half. I prefer to NOT know my neighbors on the chance that one of them is a felon. Done