A Cuban explains why she prefers North Florida: You have to come to a store down here to understand why

Cuban creator @diane___life has caused a stir on TikTok with a video where she explains why, despite living in Florida, she prefers to avoid areas with a strong Latin presence. Diane expresses her frustration with the treatment she receives in some stores in the southern part of the state, particularly from employees who, according to her, tend to be "rude." She explains that for this reason, she chooses to live "surrounded by Americans" in northern Florida, where she claims to find a different atmosphere.

In the video, Diane says, “Many people ask me... why, if you are Cuban, do you like living up there... you have to come to a store down here to understand why.” She then adds, “Always, the scowls from the people who work here, the mistreatment, it doesn’t matter that you are the customer; they will walk past you and not even say excuse me.”

In the comment section, Diane clarified that she was not referring to all of Florida, but to the southern part of the state, while she lives in the north, in a city "of Americans."

Your video has resonated with other Cubans abroad, who shared their own experiences and opinions about living in different areas of the United States. One user commented, “It’s true, I live in Oregon, and when I go to Florida, it feels like I’ve gone to Cuba,” while another from New Jersey noted, “Here, people apologize for everything. I love NJ, and I’m happy here.” Another follower added, “I live in Iowa... which means I’ll only go down there for vacation,” referring to the differences in treatment they perceive in the northern part of the country.

Diane responded to several comments with expressions of agreement, and in one of them, she summarized her perspective by saying, "There is nothing worse than the same blood." This comment sparked reactions from other users, who shared phrases like "no worse wedge than the one from the same stick" and "countryman killed countryman."

The responses to the video have sparked a debate on the platform, where many Cubans reflect on cultural differences and their impact on interactions among people within the same community. One individual from Texas commented, “Here I am in the United States, not in Cuba,” while others also expressed that living in states north of Florida has provided them with a sense of peace. Ultimately, Diane's message has created an opportunity for many to reconsider their relationship with the Cuban community in exile and how location can influence their daily experiences.