Ya'know, it is odd now that you mention it. Out here in oregon we have a lot more "gray" days then out east. Yet I don't see as many people drinking coffee in the care compared to out east. You would think we would need it more.

Also odd, there is a clear difference in how traditional east coast companies are (and are allowed to be). Tech is my area, and it is very noticeable. Management hierarchies are much more rigid. Clothing/appearance expectations. Still a lot of golf played on company time. Diversity... I think the people are often liberal, but they don't seem to take much of that to the office. Oh, and more religion in the east than the west. Y'all still have blue laws in many states.