Hugo90
There are a lot of people and you can't talk to every one of them. I personally don't think New Yorkers are rude. Pennsylvania, that's where you get the rude ones.
LJ
This gets asked and answered a LOT! Do a Yahoo Answers search and you'll see all manner of answers on this topic.
nice jewish boy
you gotta be aggressive to live and thrive in new york. rudeness comes with it.
Lady
because we're always in a rush to do what we have to do everyday.. not worrying about others..
Mamie
It's a bum rap.