7 Stereotypes About New Yorkers That Are Absolutely True
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7 Stereotypes About New Yorkers That Are Absolutely True

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7 Stereotypes About New Yorkers That Are Absolutely True
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When you think about New York, the first thing that comes to mind is that it's the city that never sleeps. When you think about New Yorkers, you probably think about the stereotypical New Yorker with a thick Brooklyn accent who lives in a studio apartment in Manhattan. Not every New Yorker embodies these stereotypes. However, there are some stereotypes about New Yorkers that are completely accurate, and simply cannot be denied. Here are just a few of those absolutely accurate stereotypes.

1. New Yorkers believe that NYC is better than the rest of the world.

It’s true. We are the best. Where else can you find the best rainbow bagels besides in Brooklyn?

2. There are invisible borderlines between boroughs and they’re pretty serious.

New Yorkers are devoted to representing their boroughs. Don’t walk around in Queens wearing a hat that says Brooklyn. There’s always a debate about which borough is the best. (It’s Queens!)

3. There’s an everlasting civil war between New Yorkers over baseball.

If you live in New York, you’re either a Mets fan or a Yankee fan. You simply can’t be both. Chances are, if you’ve picked a side you probably own some sort of clothing that represents that team. Don’t wear a Yankee hat around a Mets fan. It’s just disrespectful and will probably lead to an argument over which team is the best.

4. New Yorkers judge each other based on where they went to school.

Oh, you go to a specialized high school? You must be the next Albert Einstein. Do you plan on going to U-Albany or Syracuse? You must be looking to party.

5. One should never talk to a New Yorker about New Jersey.

Seriously, don’t. There’s nothing wrong with New Jersey. It’s just not New York. Sure, the two states are close together, but they’re very different. One of those states is superior (Obviously, New York).

6. One should never doubt a New Yorker.

People in New York have very strong opinions. If you tell us that we’re wrong, you’re in for a long explanation as to why you’re wrong and we’re right even if we’re actually wrong (rarely). It’s nothing personal. Just don’t doubt us. We know what we’re talking about. Just trust us.

7. New Yorkers are rude.

Don’t take it personally. This can’t be denied. However, every truth comes with reason. If you bump into a New Yorker by accident on the sidewalk in Manhattan, we will express that we’re annoyed even if you apologize. How can you blame us? If you want to walk around in New York City, you have to master the art of walking on a sidewalk with hundreds of other people without bumping into anyone. It takes practice, but it can be done.

There it is. These are the absolute truths about New Yorkers.
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