MisterTinkles Wrote:I was stuck in CA for 4 years, and I only found these kinds of people.......50% of the people there were hateful, corrupt, and trying to steal from you, 45% were trying to literally kill you, 9% were disgusting beggars (coming up in your face and DEMANDING money), and 1% were actual human beings. Funny though...out of all this, this is where I found my good friend Christina. Whats the saying? Even out of a pile of manure, a flower must grow?
You're using some funny math there dividing up the population of California... all 105% of us.
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Buzzer Wrote:You're using some funny math there dividing up the population of California... all 105% of us.
They do everything "Big" in Texas 
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Buzzer Wrote:You're using some funny math there dividing up the population of California... all 105% of us.
Work on your logic, Tinkles' sentence is "mathematically" correct (for the Californians, I can't agree, but it's his own experience...is it necessary to generalize when, on the forum, there are Californians, that's another question ^^).
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Ekwarph Wrote:Work on your logic, Tinkles' sentence is "mathematically" correct (for the Californians, I can't agree, but it's his own experience...is it necessary to generalize when, on the forum, there are Californians, that's another question ^^).
I think if 45% of the people in a state with 30 million people were trying to murder you, you'd be dead. So even if it's his own 'impression' it's still rather ridiculous.
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Don't like Paris, stinks and the people are incredibly rude. Only been there once a few years ago and have no intention of heading back.
I live near London and Im a regular visitor. I used to work in the city and did the regular commute. Was a nightmare, too many people, and majority very rude. Not sure if the "foreigners' are tourists or workers mind.
Oxford Street is a mare any day of the week. Give me Westfield's anyday 
New York - love it. Heading there end of March with SO for two weeks (me working, he shopping LoL)
Other cities I like: Rome and Sydney. Love Sydney, lived and worked there for a a few months early last year.
Rome, just love the history and architecture.
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OlderButWiser Wrote:Don't like Paris, stinks and the people are incredibly rude.
You tend to generalize too much, not all parisians are rude, only 98%! You racist! 
(I think it's what I'm supposed to say on this topic to revive the atmosphere here :biggrin
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I can't question Tink's own experience, but I can offer my own. Having lived in California my whole life, no one's ever tried to kill me (that I know of). Granted, I've spent most of those 25 years cowering in fear in the corner of a bedroom, but still...
Oh, and thank you very much Mister Tinkles for changing your siggy. 
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London is the greatest city in the world, I just love that place. Lots of culture, lots of fun, lots of History. And it really isn't that expensive: if you do some research, you'll find amazing bargains.
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Ekwarph Wrote:You tend to generalize too much, not all parisians are rude, only 98%! You racist!
(I think it's what I'm supposed to say on this topic to revive the atmosphere here :biggrin
Actually its 105% of Parisians, but only 98% of Massalians 
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Let's admit it, every major city in the world has its pros and cons.
I was born in London and left when I was 21 but I still have to go back periodically to get my culture fix because in my opinion, London is the culture capital of Europe. The sheer variety of offerings is bewildering but then you have to know London to know what is on offer because most tourists stick to the theatres of the West End and the museums. The many parks and squares are wonderful oasis or peace and calm. It's a wonderfully culturally diverse city so food should never be a problem and one doesn't have to resort to MacDonalds or Burger King.
Paris is without doubt a beautiful city and the centre retains its achitecture and has not been ruined by high rises. Personally I can't get on with the food but that's because I'm vegan but I'm sure that most people would be satisfied with the offerings available.. One does need a modicum of French to be able to get around and yes, the Parisiens can be brusque and unhelpful but the city does have culture albeit not as much as London.
New York can be brutal at times but then it's not as unsafe as many people like to beleive, it very much depends on where you go. I have walked in many different parts of the city including Central Park, and never had an unpleasant experience. The food, astonishingly enough, can be very good but then what would you expect from such a cosmopolitan city? The famous delicatessins (many open 24/7) are a terrific source of relatively inexpensive nourishment. Culturally it is diverse and one is rarely stuck for something to do.
San Francisco can be a great city for a visit, just like Sydney or Auckland (This last apparently voted as one of the most desirable city to live in) but like most large cities, I don't want to live in them).
I expect many people will disagree with my opinions but don't forget, we too are culturtally diverse and all have different opinions.
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Does anyone think cities like New York, Paris and London are over-rated?
