New York business interpersonal style is blunt directness to power its capitalist effectiveness brand.

West Coast business interpersonal style is affirmational consensus to protect its “California dreamin’” brand.

Of course there are communal collectivist companies in Brooklyn and radical candor competitors in San Diego, but overall the two styles are different enough it can be difficult to integrate as a transplant.

// Disclaimer: bi-coastal tech entrepreneur since mid-90’s