I know this is a weird question, but let me give you some context. I live with my parents. I live in a place where I can't get anywhere that I want to. No public transport and I don't have a car.
I used to live downtown and took the bus. Back then I had a read on people.
It's been a while since I've interacted with the general public. I see people at receptions for doctors appointments or whatnot, but that's about it.
One thing in the past though is that I could hate the beliefs of someone, yet like them well enough as a person.
I despise feminism, but I felt that individual feminists I could be cordial with and they'd be cordial with me. That most individuals will be friendly on some level and you can connect on some level.
I really truly don't know what people are like now.
I see what they're like on the internet and the news, but that is very unreliable to what the day to day experience is like.
I assume some of you live in cities and interact daily with many different types of people. What is it like "In the real world?" to be a little tongue in cheek.
What leftists say on the internet is what they say when the mask is off. If you want them to drop the mask when face to face, wear a MAGA hat. You will find that they aren't nearly as cordial as you thought.
it depends on the leftist. contrary to popular belief, most people do in fact value their friends and family over their political beliefs. most people go out of their way to avoid culture war bullshit because they legitimately want to stay friends with the person they disagree with.
you can usually tell when someone is truly wearing a mask. they will be on edge, socially stunted, often wear "subtle" political material for fashion, and are generally looking to pounce when someone says the wrong thing. they will also be skittish because they legitimately think the world is out to get them, or they will be determined because they legitimately think they are the hero of this story.
City leftists are absolutely insufferable, and I generally recommend avoiding them at all costs. however, anywhere outside of a blue hell hole (or even in the suburbs of a blue hellhole) people will be reasonable.