The World Population Review's study, which analyzed over 2.5 million travel experiences, found New York ranked as the least friendly state despite an average tipping rate of 19%. This ranking reflects perceptions of friendliness based on tourists' experiences rather than actual kindness.
Joe Massaro, a Long Island native and Manhattanite, stated, 'New Yorkers are kind, but they're not nice to your face. People in other states are nice to your face but they're not kind behind your back or when you need it.' This emphasizes the nuanced difference between perceived friendliness and actual kindness.
Despite being ranked as the least friendly, New York City was recognized as the second-best city in the world by Resonance Consulting for its 'indomitable spirit.' This highlights that despite the perception of unfriendliness, New York has qualities that resonate on a global scale.
The study placed well-mannered Minnesotans as the friendliest Americans, followed closely by Tennessee and South Carolina, illustrating a clear distinction between regional attitudes toward friendliness and hospitality.
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