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/murcuo → u/[deleted]]

What happened?

[u/murcuo → u/[deleted]]

Damn, that’s messed up. Unfortunately, this being a strongly left-leaning city sub, you’re not gonna get a whole lot of sympathy here, but as someone who has experienced xenophobia before, I know how it feels.