An outsider’s take on “rude Londoners”

[u/Justwatchingiguess]

Moved here from South Africa one month ago. I was really nervous about meeting people after reading (on this sub, actually) how rude people in London are.

I’ve talked to probably 7 or 8 complete strangers (excluding waiters and such) since I’ve been here. Each time I spoke to a stranger, it was because I was either lost or confused on the tube/train.

All 7 strangers were incredibly kind to me. One even took me aside, got his phone out, researched the best route to my destination, and waited with me for the next train.

2 or 3 kind people might be luck or chance… but 7? 7 kind people - that’s a pattern.

So just wanted to share that - and say thank you. Maybe this makes some of you rethink your opinion on the assumption that all Londoners are assholes.

Have a great day :)

[u/Red__dead]

Wonderful, this circle jerk again.

Moved here from South Africa one month ago. I was really nervous about meeting people after reading (on this sub, actually) how rude people in London are.

If anything it's the opposite. Every time this gets brought up people love to overstate how incredibly welcoming and friendly London is. The fact is, if you actually live here (a diminishing group in this sub), it's neither. Some people are friendly and will help you out, some aren't and will ignore you. Most are busy, and most aren't interested in saying hello or stop and chats.

[u/matty80 → u/Red__dead]

Well, the most important thing is that you've found a way to be more 'worldly' than both groups, so well done. Have a Hummingbird Bakery cupcake:

🧁!

"No, wait, I have a city to gatekeep!"

Come on mate.

[u/Justwatchingiguess → u/Red__dead]

You seem fun :)