Why are americans such bad people?

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[–]HiddenFox 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Only a small percent are and sadly those are the ones we all talk about and remember. I've been to almost every major city on the east coast and spend many winters in Florida near Delray Beach. I never had an issue any more serious then I did in Toronto, Canada. I was very surprised how friendly people in NYC were. We were clearly tourist and people were great giving us advice on how to get around and good places to eat and visit. No one was rude.

99% of Americans and I would say most people around the world are decent just trying to live their lives.

[–]binaryblob 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

They are friendly to tourists, because they see a walking wallet.

[–]HiddenFox 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yeah, I did the tourist stuff on the honeymoon but we've been back several times and we tend to stick to were the locals go. No more Times Square for us!

Last time we were there we hung out in Hell's Kitchen, in particular there was a bar called The Blue Ruin. Not sure if it survived COVID or not but back then they had a happy hour with draft beer or a rum and coke for $1.50! Place was packed with locals on there way home. They would stop in for a couple of drinks and we would chat them up. It was an awesome time! Lots of cool and crazy stories. Everyone having a great time!

I feel bad for the city with the recent influx of immigrants. I don't think I would feel safe there anymore.