...snip... Granted, I didn't cover the whole city, not by a long shot, and mostly touristy areas, but I found the New Yorkers in New York to be far more polite than their counterparts in my home state of Florida, many of whom (though not the majority -- it's the loud ones who stand out) seemed to love to make a point of showing off "NY attitude." I also lived for a year in upstate New York, a whole other animal, indeed. I'd have to rate it one of the friendliest rural communities it's been my pleasure to live in.
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Shisshhhhhhh - you're NOT supposed to tell folks - let them be surprised when they get here - it's a little gift we give tourists... Beside, what do you want to do, ruin our reputation? Geeez