I think some of the NJ Italian guys are the nicest people I've met in the world. Good conversationalists. And they actually care and listen to what you have to say. I spent some time in Metuchen once and that was my impression.

My also very kind uncle is from NJ...but he's irish and from south jersey by Phila. He's now a total Packers fan and very Wisconsin...but always personable and full of funny, endearing stories about his youth.