I have often noticed, commented on, and enjoyed the fact that people on the street, including cops, talk to each other ALL THE TIME. I live in midtown Manhattan most days I have a conversation or two with complete strangers. When you walk by a cop, s/he says "how are you today?" This isn't true everywhere, especially with law enforcement. But I just love that New Yorkers are reflexively social and interactive. It's a big deal.
I have found New Yorkers to be sociable and helpful on the street, and in the subway, yes. I have never been able to figure out why the ones who come to the Berkshires are so much less civil and pleasant.
I have often noticed, commented on, and enjoyed the fact that people on the street, including cops, talk to each other ALL THE TIME. I live in midtown Manhattan most days I have a conversation or two with complete strangers. When you walk by a cop, s/he says "how are you today?" This isn't true everywhere, especially with law enforcement. But I just love that New Yorkers are reflexively social and interactive. It's a big deal.
I have found New Yorkers to be sociable and helpful on the street, and in the subway, yes. I have never been able to figure out why the ones who come to the Berkshires are so much less civil and pleasant.