Are Northern USA people rude?

[Jason]

In the south, there is this idea that northern people are pushy and rude.    Well, one aspect of the rudeness is being very direct.   Anyway, one northern person I know as a friend said he would rather be around people who aren't pulling punches, though.  He feels like southern people like where I am from are very fake.

[ZandraJoi]

I live in Michigan, northern. I feel Southern people tend to be more laid back. Maybe it's the easier climate to live in. But you'll find rude & not rude people in various areas. I find the most rude ones in the city. Country people tend to either keep to themselves & don't take crap or band together in unity.