New York Stereotypes

"...the real New York experience, rudeness at no charge."

I was so surprised to hear this stereotype repeated on your show! Two weeks ago I took my first trip to New York, spending two weeks in Cairo (Catskills) and three days in New York City. We were on the street almost non-stop during those three days and didn't encounter a single person who was less than incredibly helpful and friendly. I think a lot of the bad rap stems from the fact that many visitors think they have to put on a tough facade so they don't look like easy marks for crime. THEY don't behave in a friendly way, so how can they expect it in return? We visited with cab drivers and street vendors who gave us wonderful service and little extras because they said WE treated THEM so nicely.

Living in the Northwest, I can definitely see a difference in manner -- people in the east tend to be much more direct. But rude? You get from others what you give, no matter which city you visit.

Roberta

 

 

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