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We all know that most suburban and rural residents idealize New York City. My question is, what do we, the Major City residents of the U.S., think of New York City? Is it just a bigger version of our city? Something that our city can't even compare to? Is NYC over-rated? Arrogant, self-important, residents? Sellouts? The only true urbanites? Do we even care about NYC?
If you were born, or live in a Major U.S. City, tell us how you view New York as a city.
I think of it as the biggest city in the country,something for the US to be proud of.
But on a day to day basis it doesn't come up in regular life.
But also like EVERY major city it is overly and falsely(most of the time) stereotyped and a lot of people maybe are jealous? who knows but it's a great place truely one of a kind and like anywhere with prestige people should feel lucky to have grown up there,but most people have very twisted views of the city either completely good or completely bad.
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It's a great city. THE City. I'd love to live there. Or I should say, would have when I was younger. I fear it would be too overwhelming for me now. I don't think many people here think about it on a regular basis, unless they're planning a trip.
It's a great city. THE City. I'd love to live there. Or I should say, would have when I was younger. I fear it would be too overwhelming for me now. I don't think many people here think about it on a regular basis, unless they're planning a trip.
I agree with this. I've always wanted to visit, but it's not a place I fantasize and think about all day. I use to want to live there as a child, until I grew up and began to think more realistically.
Having lived in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, I'm afraid New York pales in comparison. From the air NYC looks great and it has a few nice neighborhoods, and there's a lot to do. But down at the street level it's got too much crime, too much graffiti, and too much trash compared to other major world cities. People in my circle enjoy visiting New York, but no one I know wants to actually live there. Sorry.
Having lived in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, I'm afraid New York pales in comparison. From the air NYC looks great and it has a few nice neighborhoods, and there's a lot to do. But down at the street level it's got too much crime, too much graffiti, and too much trash compared to other major world cities. People in my circle enjoy visiting New York, but no one I know wants to actually live there. Sorry.
People in your circle? Your circle in Tennessee? What is it? The Farmers Circle? I'm intrigued.
Now, my opinion: I think NYC is spectacular. I know people who live in New York City and a few who own apartments there but live overseas. It's a true international address (and is the wealthiest of all the major world cities), and according to crime statistics, New York is a very safe city (safer than all major United States cities). The vast majority of NYC's crime occurs in the undesirable sections of the outer-boroughs.
Anyway, if I had my way I would move back to Paris and live part time in NYC....Tribeca or Central Park West to be exact.
I agree - really have yet to see the city that NYC "pales in comparison" to. It is definitely NOT for most Americans, and quite unlike the lifestyle and experience in the rest of the country - major cities included. Anyone who thinks it is anything less than America's major city is in horrible denial.
Likewise, I can completely understand and respect how most people would not want to live here, either. I've lived here for five years and love it - but like absinthe it is an acquired taste that, beyond the notoriety, can overwhelm many people. I imagine not having a "Cracker Barrel" hurts its image as well.......
Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo are perfect on the STREET level and have no problems?
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Having lived in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, I'm afraid New York pales in comparison. From the air NYC looks great and it has a few nice neighborhoods, and there's a lot to do. But down at the street level it's got too much crime, too much graffiti, and too much trash compared to other major world cities. People in my circle enjoy visiting New York, but no one I know wants to actually live there. Sorry.
Sorry JMT but from here its look like you are being a bit unfair. Not to mention some of your info about crime and graffiti is 20 years out of date! New York and other American cities have their problems compared to SOME international cities, but we certainly have advantages too. For instance how is the multi-cultural experience in the cities you mentioned compared to New York?
Sorry JMT but from here its look like you are being a bit unfair. Not to mention some of your info about crime and graffiti is 20 years out of date! New York and other American cities have their problems compared to SOME international cities, but we certainly have advantages too. For instance how is the multi-cultural experience in the cities you mentioned compared to New York?
His/Her experiences must be out of date, because I was in New York last week and I saw the same out of graffiti and trash flying about (sans the trash bags) in Paris as I did in Manhattan.
NYC is also a very safe for one of 8.3 million. I walked around Manhattan by myself at 12-3 a.m. and I felt safe. I would be scared to death if I tried that in ANY other city in the United States (and I've been to most...well the relevant ones at least).
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Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo are perfect on the STREET level and have no problems?
