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by Psycho the kid on April 11th, 2007

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Are people in New York City really as rude as they say?

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  • by Clueless Ned on October 1st, 2007

    Clueless Ned

    no, you @#^@&8 idiot. just kidding. i'm a native new yorker and i understand why a person from a smll town would get that impression. i think it comes from not being used to the hussle and bussle of a big city. but i can't say for sure. i've never been on the other side of the coin.

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  • by Penny The Wise on April 11th, 2007

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    IMO, I don't think it's that they are rude, but they are more likely to not sugar coat what they are thinking, and just tell you straight out. Some people consider that rude, and some people consider that being more polite (instead of being passive agressive about it, like you would get in Seattle). I have never been there, but I have friends who are from New York, and that is the impression I get. And that is what they say.. :P

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  • by rdrainer on October 27th, 2007

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    I'm from Alabama, originally, and my first time in NYC (apart from a Scouting trip to the World's Fair) was on leave from the Marines when I traveled there with a Marine buddy, originally from around Pittsburgh. We went to visit a couple of blind dates, and they and their families gave us the best hospitality ever - all very genuine and extremely generous. Since that time, I have lived in NYC and the surrounding burroughs on two occasions. I decided that I like living in NYC much better than visiting there because, once home base is set up, it is so open and vibrant, and people that I met there aren't much different from people I've met all over the country and other countries.
    The rudeness is just short-hand for "don't waste any more time than you have to", I think, but when they get laid back, New Yorkers are just as relaxed as the rest of us, depending upon the individual. Sometimes, ambition plays a role and keeps them on the edge, but they're easily recognized as commensurate A-types, but not much different from A-types from other places. I like NYC and might be back there some day, if I can afford it, now.

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  • by Anonymous on October 3rd, 2008

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    You have to realize is that people have VERY VERY different conceptions of 'rude'. In fact, New Yorkers are some of the most courteous people I've ever seen; we have to be, there are so many of us in such little space. But to get by in the city, you have to have your wits about you 24/7/365, and the cultural evolution of what politeness is has leaned a little toward the gruff end of the spectrum.

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  • by camille spinner on October 2nd, 2008

    camille spinner

    They actually have no idea how rude they are. It's a whole different standard for them city folks.

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  • by tylaw24 on January 6th, 2008

    tylaw24

    not really. i have met some very nice and helpful people in new york and other people who are just plain jerks. It is the same as all other cities and towns, from NYC to small town usa

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  • by KPCiger on April 12th, 2007

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    No...not at all. They just come off that way.

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  • by tnobody on April 12th, 2007

    tnobody

    Nah not really. Me and Max went there in 8th grade. There were some weird people though. This one dude was all decked out in cammo and had a bunch of feathers in his hair. He was all walkin around makin bird sounds...it was pretty chill.

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  • by Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano on April 11th, 2007

    Mrs.mezzo is a Wagnerian soprano

    They're just as rude as people in every other big city are. Living in NYC is a hassle and the people who usually complain about rude NYC'rs are usually tourists who stopped someone running for a train to ask for explicit directions and information on which trains to take to get to the WTC and how far they would have to walk and how much the train fare is and how close can you get to the site and is it near the J&R Electronics store and do you know if they still have the special Ipods and by the way do you know where I can buy one of those I Heart NYC t-shirts...and you just missed your train!

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  • by mousegirl27 on April 11th, 2007

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  • by Jane Doe on October 2nd, 2008

    Jane Doe

    Very much so and the fact that I've lived here for years, seems to rub that fact in even more. New Yorkers are more rude or as rude as many people from hassling big cities. I'd rather not deal with this and live somewhere where there are nicer people. Attitude goes a long way for me. Texas came out on top for me, regarding attitude and a nice state, along with Maryland.

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  • by kedar on October 28th, 2007

    kedar

    No, really -- New York City ranks number one in the most populated city of the United States, It is a city full of people from all kinds of backgrounds, and with all kinds of hopes and dreams -- And there you'll find people with good manners and people with bad manners, just like everywhere else on earth.

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  • by Jtigger on October 27th, 2007

    Jtigger

    No, that's just a stereotype.

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  • by A on July 1st, 2011

    A

    It depends on the person, not New York people as a whole. Anyway, can you really blame people in popular cities if they come across as rude? They probably have to watch their backs more. Or something.

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  • by RudeNYC on February 23rd, 2011

    RudeNYC

    Yep - we are and we're damn proud of it, we lost the title to LA in 2010 unfortunately, we need to win it back http://bit.ly/rudenyc

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  • by ALPHAMALE on October 2nd, 2008

    ALPHAMALE

    They friendly folks...
    This idea is a myth...

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  • by Punny on October 28th, 2007

    Punny

    Can't say...Never been there...

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  • by DJ_Kremlin on October 28th, 2007

    DJ_Kremlin

    No, they are not.
    I've traveled all around the country and the rudest people are in Miami!!!

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  • by Macy on July 1st, 2011

    Macy

    When I visited NY it was quite obvious from the time we arrived at the airport until we left to go home. I haven't been back since. I have met many people from NY since then and some are quite friendly, and then, there are those I don't prefer to talk to ever again.

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  • by Pintapride on July 1st, 2011

    Pintapride

    Not much difference between them and Parisians.

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