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Enjoy what you like, and let others enjoy what they like. (C) Azrak 2009
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No offense meant Darklord1967....I'm just giving my own observations as an outsider and personal experience who has been to the Big Apple a couple of times and who has also been to most of the major cities in the U.S.
It has been about 12 or 13 years since I visited so I'm sure things have changed.
For the record, Washington D.C. which is the biggest city closest to me isn't the nicest of places either.
To change it around a bit, I think the nicest city I have visited so far is Munich, Germany. I was there all by myself on a business trip and had no idea how to get from point A to point B. Most everyone there went out of their way to help me and even though I only know a few words in German, whenever I would ask if they spoke English the typical response was " a little" and then they would speak perfect English which would always astound me. Even when I would talk to someone who didn't understand English and I didn't understand German, they would still try to help me either by using hand gestures or pointing me in the direction of a shop or place where I could get directions in English."The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
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Not to sound bias --- and I hope this don't read wrong ...
But, many of my experiences in New York City were buying stuff.
From a soda, to a pack of cigarettes etc.
Most of the store keepers there who sell this kind of stuff are Indians from India or Pakistanis (I can't tell the difference).
Also Arabs.
They seem to run all the small shops in the city.
Anyway, it seems they are all about the snottiest people ever.
They never say hi, they never say thank you and never smile --- nothing ... They just hold out their hand for the money.
I have to admit, I have a rather bad view of NYC because of many of these people.Comment
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My first experience in NYC was unexpected. I was at a convention at a hotel across from Giants Stadium in Jersey. My wife and I on a whim decided to go into NYC via bus one day (I believe it was on a Sunday) not knowing how to get around.
After exiting at the Port Authority (scary place) we looked around trying to get our bearings. Basically, we just wanted to see a few things like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square....just a few hours and then back.
After walking around a bit, I walked up to a hot dog vendor and politely asked if he could point me in the direction of Rockefeller center. There was no line, it wasn't lunch time, and he was just sitting there. Instead of giving me simple instructions, he start's yelling at me and telling me that he is there to sell hot dogs and not give directions. He essentially said if you want a hot dog, come to me. If you want directions, find a tourist office. I sarcastically thanked him for his kindness and found a law enforcement officer who politely gave me directions on how to see the Empire State Building, the NY City Library, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square with 15 seconds of his time.
That was just one of many encounters I had on my few visits to NY City."The farther we go, the more the ultimate explanation recedes from us, and all we have left is faith."
~Vaclav HlavatyComment
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I never said Belgians
That was my uncle
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Basically, we will be emigrating to....anywhere but Belgium!
What we are looking for:
*a better climate (330 days of bad weather per year are driving me to desperation)
*a more "natural environment" (Belgium is so claustrophobic, with everything built so close to each other)
I'd love to live somewhere like near Red Rock Canyon (Nevada), or the Canadian mountains, or somewhere by the sea. Breathing space! Sunlight!
You might call me crazy, but our best memories are from when my wife and I stayed in the middle of Death Valley. We love the desert. And it's near enough to a city, to get what you need.
In a couple of years, we will be making the move. Emigrating to the US is virtually impossible, the requirements are incredibly high. I should have studied to be a rocket scientist.
We next considered Mexico, that's still a possibility.
Oddly enough, I struggled with my health for some years, and I was sent into early retirement. It sucks, at 43, but then again, I'm free to go anywhere now. My wife is 53, so she can retire in a couple of years, so then she will be free, too. To roam the world, meet interesting people, and ...be ignored by them....
If anybody out there wants to adopts us, we're available!!!!
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"When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."Comment
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Sounds like you want Pennsylvania USA
Good weather about 3/4 of the year ... maybe 2 months of light snow.
Opened up and very rural, but close to many major cities including New York, Philly, Washington DC, Baltimore etc.
The beach is only 1 state away .......
Plenty of scenic mountains and forests.Comment
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If anybody from New Zealand would like to adopt me and my family I would be grateful
Or even anyone in Melbourne...but I haven't told the wife and kids yet....
You can still get Hobbits there can't you ???
Anyway...I'm 36 years old I make great Tea....and...well it's a great deal...hey what's not to like....except tea of course
"I've just bought a house. It's got a Buck Rogers Toilet. One yank, all gone!"Comment
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Don't get me started on rude people...having worked in the public sector for 23 years I havn't got the time to type exactly what I think of most people.....it would stretch to at least 10,000 words...and that would be without the swearingENGLISH AND DAMN PROUD OF IT
British by birth....English by the grace of God. 
Yes Jamie...it is big isn't it....Comment
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