Just got back from a New York weekend. Talk about HYPE. My mate and I found NYC to be crappy beyond belief. Loud, over-priced and full of rude, ignorant people is how I'd describe NY. NEVER again.
Friends told us we should try Toronto rather than New York next time we cross the Atlantic. Sounds good to me.
Em
2007-02-26 04:53:28 · 18 answers · asked by Emma Baby 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Didn't "score" with any of the loud, rude,ignorant people, did ya?
2007-02-26 05:04:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Let's see: you flew across the Atlantic to visit New York for only a weekend? No wonder you were disappointed. You couldn't really see or do anything outside a few points probably you heard of. Yes, New Yorkers tend to be pushy and arrogant and, sadly, the local media and too many residents are so self-pitying and self-centered about 9/11 as if Europeans never had the experience of the World Wars but you were not there long enough to get beyond that. As for prices, most neighborhoods are just chock full of cheap, delicious, usually ethnic eating places and the street food is unmatched in the world (there actually are annual award competitions). Next time do your homework better and stay awhile.
As for Toronto, it is also big and brawny - the New York of Canada - but of more managable scale. Plus the fact that Canada is not suffering from the political excesses of America's Bush makes Torontoans more polite. And Toronto is full of the arts and vitality and cultural things as New York is. So you will probably enjoy Toronto much more (Toronto is even more multi-cultural than NY - in fact the most multi-cultural city in the world at present, although New Yorkers would not believe that I'm sure).
Other North American cities I'm sure you would more enjoy would be Montreal (especially Montreal), Boston, and San Francisco (especially San Francisco).
2007-02-26 20:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicago is a TOTALLY different experience. We are kind-hearted, will help tourists, because we are glad to have them visiting our city, and I don't think our prices are too high! =;P
Americans could say rude things about, say, London (I just needed an example city, I've never been there but I go to Europe A LOT) and you might be offended because London is not all of England. People Americans run into may not act like the majority of the English.
I'm slightly ofended by your not wanting to even try to explore the rest of my country. New York City is a mere parasite compared to the rest of America. If you do realize what I'm talking about and do decide to explaore the rest of America, I should warn you, the only city to be careful about is San Fransisco. Very 'interesting' people there. =;P
2007-02-26 13:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lady, you really missed the boat!
I've lived here all my life and have found that with very rare exceptions, people treat you the way you treat them.
You should have Yahoo-ed BEFORE you went! I'm sure that some of those "rude, ignorant people" would have been happy to advise you on how to have a great time!
To condemn a place because of your experience over two days is incredibly ignorant. I hope you are more open minded in the rest of your life.
And furthermore, I happen to love Toronto too! I was with a tour group there on 9/11 and they couldn't have been kinder!
2007-02-26 15:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by gtravels 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess. You did the typical touristy Broadway and Times Square weekend? Yeah, that is over-hyped and overpriced.
My suggestion? Come back in the spring. Do a bunch of walking tours, visit tons of museums and little restaurants and shops off the beaten path.
These last four words are the key to a good NYC trip. Visit places where there are sure to be small amounts of tourists. Instead of the weekend, go at midweek when there might be fewer people around.
A good site with some excellent, but less crowded places to visit: http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=456
Don't completely write off NYC from one trip.
2007-02-26 16:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New York is the best city in the world. Like any other major city, it has its fair share of idiots, but on the whole I've found New Yorkers nothing but welcoming. I'm going there again tomorrow and can't wait!
If anywhere in the world is overpriced, it's London, which surely is the place with all the unjustified hype!
2007-03-01 05:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by honeysuckle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well New York has more traffic and people flooding the streets than Toronto! It can get a bit headachey I guess.
If you go to Toronto, you can see loads from the CN Tower (although there's the empire state building in NY)
2007-02-28 13:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No No New York is the best place on the planet maybe your too closed off to such a diverse culture. Shopping was fab people were wonderful so friendly and helpful everywhere we went we were treated with respect. Been back again and again would love to live there and i have withdrawal symptoms when I'm not there and yes I'm a Brit.
2007-02-26 13:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by sm80 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a former resident of New York, I would like to respectfully disagree with the question poster. New Yorkers are unbelievably friendly and helpful. There are some great, inexpensive restaurants outside the typical touristy areas (try 2nd avenue on the Upper East Side). Hotels do tend to be expensive, but you can stay in Jersey and take the commuter train into the city. I loved the energy and diversity of New York. It is also one of the safest big cities ever...I frequently took the subway late at night alone and felt perfectly safe. I hope you choose to return and give the city a second chance.
2007-02-26 13:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Lepke 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
I am so sick of the "rude NY" crap. I grew up there, and I can honestly say that NYers are friendly and helpful people. I have lived in the south and midwest, and I have had many rude judgemental people make assumptions about me because of my accent. It is easy for anybody to stereo-type NYer's as rude or obnoxious because NY is constantly depicted that way in Hollywood, and people who visit NYC are overwhelmed by the size and pace of it. It is true that people are in a hurry, but when you grow up among 8 million people, you tend to develop a "fight for my right to exist attitude". If you don't believe me, try going to Times Square and watch all the pushing tourists. Who is rude now? Don't take it so personally though. Learn to say f*** off. It is nothing intentional. My suggestion is for people start learning about what to expect when visiting NY, and take it for what it is. One last thing...I don't know what the Pond-hopping taveler who berated NY expected regarding the prices of things. Anywhere in Europe (especially London and France) is much more expensive than NY. Hotels in Europe are nothing to brag about either.
2007-03-01 23:57:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am going to New York the end of April. I have always wanted to visit New York and I am so excited. What went wrong? I am looking forward to the shows, the ambiance, food and shopping.
I have heard the people are rude, but I am prepared to kill them with kindess.
What hotel did you stay at?
2007-02-26 12:59:52 · answer #11 · answered by Missy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋