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You're not wrong, especially if you live in NYC or most of California. But this is a cultural thing. Roberto Benigni type people are real, they might just not

You're not wrong, especially if you live in NYC or most of California. But this is a cultural thing. Roberto Benigni type people are real, they might just not be around where you live. Consider moving. Whether you move away or towards where these sort of characters congregate is of course entirely up to you. If you would like to know which places to seek out/avoid feel free to chime in. P.S. - Please don't go to Rome and expect it to be filled with Benignis.

fellowniusmonk 5y ago
Best part about Austin outdoor culture is the random friendly conversations, met a dude who founded arcade fire like 6 months ago just because we we're talking about places to eat. It's just part of Austin's hippy music fest heritage and is the best part.
borski 5y ago
I’ve had more serendipitous and pleasant conversations in NYC and CA (both places I’ve lived) than anywhere else. :) It’s not limited to Austin or the south. :)
- tomcam 5y ago
  Yes. I have found people in New York City to be generally enjoyable and willing to help. The same was true in Southern California, where I lived for years. My Chinese wife was blown away at how helpful Americans tend to be.
  - gumby 5y ago
    Yes, when my cousin came to visit me she was terrified that her family would be gunned down in the street. You can’t tell from the news but Americans are generally friendly and helpful in person. The Borat film was supposed to show how deranged Americans are but the half I watched was all about people trying to be nice to him despite his antics.
    - tomcam 5y ago
      > The Borat film was supposed to show how deranged Americans are but the half I watched was all about people trying to be nice to him despite his antics. Precisely my reaction
Nextgrid 5y ago
> If you would like to know which places to seek out/avoid feel free to chime in. Do you have a group where you meet up to discuss this kind of stuff privately? /s
- recuter 5y ago
  Why you're in it already in this thread you ol' rascal :0) ₜₒₒ ₗₐₜₑ

fellowniusmonk 5y ago

Best part about Austin outdoor culture is the random friendly conversations, met a dude who founded arcade fire like 6 months ago just because we we're talking about places to eat. It's just part of Austin's hippy music fest heritage and is the best part.

borski 5y ago

I’ve had more serendipitous and pleasant conversations in NYC and CA (both places I’ve lived) than anywhere else. :) It’s not limited to Austin or the south. :)

tomcam 5y ago
Yes. I have found people in New York City to be generally enjoyable and willing to help. The same was true in Southern California, where I lived for years. My Chinese wife was blown away at how helpful Americans tend to be.
- gumby 5y ago
  Yes, when my cousin came to visit me she was terrified that her family would be gunned down in the street. You can’t tell from the news but Americans are generally friendly and helpful in person. The Borat film was supposed to show how deranged Americans are but the half I watched was all about people trying to be nice to him despite his antics.
  - tomcam 5y ago
    > The Borat film was supposed to show how deranged Americans are but the half I watched was all about people trying to be nice to him despite his antics. Precisely my reaction

Nextgrid 5y ago

> If you would like to know which places to seek out/avoid feel free to chime in. Do you have a group where you meet up to discuss this kind of stuff privately? /s

recuter 5y ago
Why you're in it already in this thread you ol' rascal :0) ₜₒₒ ₗₐₜₑ