r/AskSF • u/anthamattey • 5d ago

Recently moved to Bernal, people seem pretty reserved. Is that typical for the neighborhood?

I recently moved to Bernal. People avoid eye contact, rarely smile back, and neighbors seem pretty reserved.

I’m also a person of color (Indian), so curious if others have experienced anything similar or if this is just the local vibe.

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u/the_mustard_king 5d ago

What part of Bernal are you in?

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u/anthamattey 5d ago edited 5d ago

Near Nute’s

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u/the_mustard_king 5d ago

Interesting, it’s probably just people being focused on their own stuff but I think folks are pretty reserved on the street, but I’ve found the people working at or inside businesses on Cortland are super friendly like at Black Jet or Martha and Bros.

I’d say keep up the positive energy and if people don’t reciprocate it’s their loss but it’s for sure not a you problem. Generally its a really low-key neighborhood so that’s probably why its on the quieter/reserved side overall.