This is so true about California. The last time I as there I flew into San Diego. I went to the information booth in the airport lobby because I had a question about something (I don't remember what), and the lady said "You aren't from California are you?" I chuckled and said "no." It was the fact that I said "please" and "thank you" (like we still do in the Midwest) that was a dead giveaway.
Nice rims on that truck by the way!!