[brown9-2]

Are you saying being from New York implies "dickishness"?

[TillE]

It's a self-preservation thing. Many New Yorkers are nice by default, but don't you dare fuck with us.

[Jayschwa]

Or what, exactly? I recently moved to NYC from Iowa and I haven't noticed much of a difference except more aggressive driving.

[busterarm]

This is exactly what I mean. Thanks.

[busterarm]

We're just very direct. There's not much value placed on unnecessary politeness or platitudes. The biggest social faux pas to a New Yorker is wasting our time.

Some people see that as us being rude and others actually appreciate it.