Thanks for the feedback.
Yeah I don't know what I'm working with either!
Maybe I'll go with the guy. If he's used to working with minority groups, it just means that he has an idea of sub-cultures.
This sounds nuts, but he's also Jewish which is closer to my old religion of Christianity that I was raised in, as opposed to Hinduism. I get that we are a melting pot of cultures, religions, etc. but maybe I'd settle in quicker with someone who is used to the usual holiday customs around here too. Who knows really because she may end up more fun for me. I wish I had some kind of sign of who to pick. Both referrals come from people who I would trust with my life, so it's like trying to choose between them.
I even looked at things like travel distance, parking, etc.