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Seattle Freeze
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Proper noun
Seattle Freeze 1
en US sociology The social phenomenon where residents of Seattle, Washington, appear polite but distant, making it challenging, especially for newcomers, to form deep friendships or break into established social circles.
See also
en Southern hospitality