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I think everyone has some level of stereotypes about major American cities. Such as Boston (Catholic, rude weird accent). Detroit (High Crime, in decline). Los Angeles (Only for celebrities) etc. I'm wondering which cities stereotypes are truly exaggerated or not true at all?
It would be interesting to see the stereotypes associated with some of these cities. Philadelphia is also noticeably absent from the list. Anyhow, NYC is the most unfairly and inaccurately stereotyped city in the country in relation to its residents, IMO.
It depends who you ask. For me, Chicago is a fantastic city with all the amenities of NYC but on a smaller scale. Plus it's much more reasonably priced. If you watch/listen to too much conservative commentary you're certain to be murdered if you come within 100 miles of the urban hellscape.
I'd say it's between LA, DC and NYC but NYC definitely wins out. I didn't find people in NYC to be all that rude. It was pretty much the same attitude you could find in any major city.
I'd say it's between LA, DC and NYC but NYC definitely wins out. I didn't find people in NYC to be all that rude. It was pretty much the same attitude you could find in any major city.
I honestly believe that New Yorkers are the nicest big city residents. I don’t think there’s an easier city in which to make friends, and strangers instinctively help each other. Approach the stairs in any subway station, pushing a stroller, and a stranger will help you carry it up or down the stairs without ever speaking a word.
I honestly believe that New Yorkers are the nicest big city residents. I don’t think there’s an easier city in which to make friends, and strangers instinctively help each other. Approach the stairs in any subway station, pushing a stroller, and a stranger will help you carry it up or down the stairs without ever speaking a word.
Completely agree. I was surprised. I actually found some of the people to be friendlier in NYC than in DC. Everyone here tries too hard to be cool and is always turning their nose up, in NYC, I got the sense that everyone is super laid back and chill, well laid back for NYC.
I spent 8 days in NYC last month. All in Manhattan. Thing is, most people have somewhere to go, and in a hurry. So they really don't care what color you are, what you look like, what gender you identify with, who you like to sleep with, etc. Anyone and everyone is in that city, and it's a perfect case for a place where integrated diversity makes for a more harmonious culture.
In fact, they really only care if you are getting in their way. Then you might have a problem for a hot minute, until you are no longer impeding them from what they need to do.
Many people there are a bit more neurotic due to the ridiculous pace of everything. If something is taking a too long, people get jittery. I've seen that all over the place in the city. So in that case, some may come off as rude - they are in a hurry, no time to really slow down and have a conversation. But it's not because they are mean people.
Chicago is definitely the city with the most unfair reputation. According to some, it's a corrupt, murderous hell hole. Guarantee they've never spent much time here if they feel that way. The city is gleaming, clean, with tons of very safe areas. Yes, the taxes are high, but the rents are nowhere near what you find in coastal cities, so the overall cost is very favorable for a city of its prominence.
Baltimore - Lots of development/gentrification underway. Many safe, beautiful neighborhoods and a very walkable/dense urban environment. Very important in USA's history.
Chicago - Very clean, great architecture, and huge city. Cheap for it's size.
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