I lived in NYC for two years and agree with this assessment. Too many tourists stopping in the middle of the street, not knowing how lines works, and generally

I lived in NYC for two years and agree with this assessment. Too many tourists stopping in the middle of the street, not knowing how lines works, and generally being oblivious were what set people off the most. I did find natives to actually be very nice if you weren't being stupid. In fact it is probably the nicest city in the country. People are more then willing to talk to you, point you in the right direction, offer suggestions, invite you along for drinks with their friends.