<p>An acquaintance told me that she didn’t think I was from the local area because I had an “air” around me that made her think I was from New York. This topic came up because she was surprised to learn that I am in fact from this area. I plan to ask her about it (this exchange was done through Facebook). What does she mean by this? How would you characterize the air of a New Yorker?</p>
<p>I´d call BS. The girl was probably just making small talk…</p>
<p>No, I’m really curious what an “air of a New Yorker” is supposed to be like. Does she think I’m aloof?</p>
<p>i think most new yorkers are seen as unfriendly</p>
<p>Dude.</p>
<p>You are looking way to into this.</p>
<p>If you over analyze this imagine when she gives you your first compliment…</p>
<p>yea, i totally agree</p>
<p>If you are that worked up about it, just ask her… :p</p>
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<p>Straight boys are so funny. They somehow think that since I’m a guy, I’m taking her comment as an indication of romantic interest… that I’m the victim of evolutionary urges explained by the error-management theory. Consequently, they put me down. Lol, this is NOT the case at all- I’m gay!</p>
<p>I’m truly interested just in the social/cultural meaning of the phrase.</p>
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<p>You are still over analyzing this.</p>
<p>How do you know she’s ever even been to new york?</p>
<p>She could just be using a media stereotype.</p>
<p>Really…just ask her, especially if you’re gay it’s not like she’ll think you took it the wrong way?</p>
<p>In the largest poll ever conducted by world wide travelers New York was voted the friendliest city in the world. Friendliness + sophistication! I’d just say, “Thank you.”</p>
<p>“In the largest poll ever conducted by world wide travelers New York was voted the friendliest city in the world. Friendliness + sophistication! I’d just say, “Thank you.””</p>
<p>Damn straight. The people who depict New Yorkers as rude and dismissive are just jealous or pussies.</p>
<p>new yorkers are the ****</p>
<p>new yorkers are often stereotyped as pushy, highly opinionated, loud, rude, and braggadocious</p>
<p>She said she can’t really explain it, but that I’m “regal,” and that’s part of the image I give. I would prefer to make that a compliment :)</p>
<p>People have told me the exact same thing (even the “regal” thing too), and i still have no idea what they mean. I’m assuming it’s a compliment though, because I live in the boondocks and resent this area haha.</p>
<p>She means you’re a snob and rude to people. Egg her car.</p>
<p>Hahahahahaha.</p>
<p>She probably means your mannerisms or sublties in your voice or actions make you seem like you’re from New York.</p>
<p>Wth does it matter, anyway?</p>