Boston or Cambridge? Coming from NYC I was shocked at the fact that cars in Cambridge would constantly yield to me, even in situations where I really didn't exp

Boston or Cambridge? Coming from NYC I was shocked at the fact that cars in Cambridge would constantly yield to me, even in situations where I really didn't expect it. Contrast to NYC where I do follow that exact process you're describing - act oblivious, make yourself look like you really will let them hit you, that way they won't. Although in NYC you gotta be real careful about that strategy...