The Concrete Jungle

They say that New York is the concrete jungle. It's one of those expressions I've heard since I was a little kid. To a certain extent it's one of those things that taught while growing up. Kinda like taking candy and lifts from from strangers. Let's face it this concrete jungle thing, is one of the reasons that New Yorkers have this reputation of being cold and unfriendly. What's sad is that there are times when we believe it ourselves. It's one of those reasons why New Yorkers don't smile unless someone else smiles first. It's why we tend to walk with our eyes facing downward. And it certainly is why we look at someone funny if they maintain eye contact. Let's face it, it's engrained in us since we were little kids. Is there a point to all this? To be honest it's just the random thoughts of a rambling New Yorker trying to explain the behaviors that come off as rude of the city that she loves.