I think it depends greatly on your personality, how you spend your free time, what part of the city you&#x27;re in, and how your first few experiences shapes you perception.<p>I find Seattle to be unwelcoming, personally, but it&#x27;s not that people aren&#x27;t friendly when you can get them to talk.  It&#x27;s the pervasive avoidance of eye contact and general desire not to engage with strangers that can make it a lonely place.