Faggedaboudit

Faggedaboudit
As a recent transplant to New York, one of the major warnings I received from those who have lived, worked or visited the city was “watch out for the people.” Keep your eyes down, learn how to navigate the city streets and subway platforms, don’t bother with the “pleases” and “thank-yous” your parents taught you, and don’t even think about expecting a door held open for you. I’ve lived here for close to a year now, and all I can say is, what is wrong with you people? I have had virtually nothing but great experiences with the “average” New Yorker, and I find them to be friendly, open, helpful and charismatic (did I say friendly? I’m a native Canadian so I know what I’m talking about here). Barring the inevitable jostle or rude comment that will occur in a city of eight million people, I think New York City’s reputation of rudeness needs to be put to rest. Maybe it’s the rest of the country that has a chip on its shoulder?