According to a national survey published this week by Travel + Leisure magazine, New York City was voted the rudest city in America … again. But, frankly, I think reports about this city’s rudeness are greatly exaggerated.
I lived in NYC for many years and have either lived, worked, or spent time in many of the other major cities in America (and around the world). And I can say without fear of contradiction that NYC is in fact among the most hospitable. Hell, compared to some European cities, NYC is downright genteel.
As for 3rd-ranked Washington, DC, where I now work., I can personally attest that, when it comes to rudeness, NYC has nothing on DC.