I'd disagree on that. That attitude of "there's no better place on earth for x,y,z" and not understanding the nuances of cultures abroad is pretty common in NY,

I'd disagree on that. That attitude of "there's no better place on earth for x,y,z" and not understanding the nuances of cultures abroad is pretty common in NY, from all classes. I'd extend to America in general, without meaning to offend anyone obviously - just a perception that most of the time people here are very ready and eager to take the piece of internationalism that's presented to them at home rather than to go out and see what's actually like.