Some reading you might find helpful.[

http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/](http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/)

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunderland

Sunderland is in the North-East of England. I was born in the city of Newcastle which is to the north of Sunderland, but in the same county (Tyne & Weir). Folks in the North-East are friendly and welcoming for the most part. However, this area suffered in the late 1980s from high unemployment and social deprivation. House prices - a measure of how well a community is doing in the UK - were so low I could have sold mine in the south and bought an entire street in Sunderland. (In fact I almost did). Sunderland does seem to have improved over recent years but I haven't been there to see for myself.

In this area, perhaps more than others in the UK, folks apprieciate good manners. Being polite is a must.

I hope this helps.

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