Could you answer my New York Survey?

Question

Hi everyone. I am doing a study on the affects of the fast-paced New York society on people who live here, and I was wondering if you could take a few minutes to answer these questions and send your responses to me. The first set of questions are for people who live in New York City, and the second ones are for people who live outside of New York City. Thank you!

For people who live in New York City:
1) How would you describe New York City? Do you think that New York is fast-paced?
2) How do do you feel about living in New York?
3) Do you think that living in New York is stressful/enjoyable/exciting, what would be the best word that you would use to describe your life in New York?4) How do you get to work/school etc?
5) How do you feel about riding on subways/buses/rush hour traffic?
6) Would you prefer to live outside of New York, or do you think that New York has everything you would ever want to have?
7)If you prefer to live outside of New York, why do you live here?
8) What are the benefits of living in New York?
9) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York?
10) How do you unwind/relax? Do you feel that you have adequate space/time to unwind and relax the way that you want to?
11) Do you feel that you have enough space to live? How far do you live from your neighbors? If you live near your neighbors does it bother you that you don't have enough personal space?
12) How do you find your own personal space when you are surrounded by people on subways, buses, busy street corners, etc.?
13) Do you think that people in New York are friendly?
14) What is your natural reaction to things that are going on around you in New York?
15) What is your age and level of education?
16) How would you describe your personality?

For people who live outside of New York City

1) How would you describe New York City? Do you think that New York is fast-paced?
2) Do you think that New York is stressful/enjoyable/exciting, What would be the best word that you would use to describe New York?
3) When you come to New York, how do you feel about riding on subways/buses/rush hour traffic?
4) Do you like visiting New York?
5) Can you think of any reason why you would want to live in New York?
6) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York?
7) Do you think that people in New York are friendly?
8) What is your natural reaction to things that are going on around you in New York?
9) Are there any unwritten rules that you've discovered about the New York society?
10) Where do you live? How would you compare your city to New York?
11) What is your age and level of education?12) How would you describe your personality?

Answer 1

Brooklyn here too! Born and Raised, give me a sec, i'll answer all your questions.



1. New York is awesome. You really have to have a thick skin to live here because let's face it, alot of people here are downright rude. It's extremely fast paced but of course that depends on where you are. Of course in the city it is, in the suburbs, not so much.



2. I love it. I love the fact that alot of people say to me "How can you afford to live there", this is all I have ever known. The prices are normal to me.



3. All three, and mostly very convenient. You don't ever have to have a Drivers license. We have 24 hr/7 days a week, public transportation. That's the best feature of our city



4. I take 2 buses to work. Takes about 30 min



5. It's straight aggravating if you don't get a seat. I suggest waiting for the next bus or train if it's too crowded, people can be cruel or just mean, pushing and shoving, but you get used to it. I did



6. I have lived outside of NY, (GA) and I lasted 6 mths only before I came back. I need 24hr PT, I am so used to it.



7.I don't



8.Higher Wage, Better jobs, Lots of things to do, and places to see. Variety of different nationalities, culture and people



9. Heck yes.



10. I play games on my Ipod/Computer or come here



11. Now I do. I have a 3 bedroom apartment, you don't want to know how much I pay., it would sound ridiculous to someone who doesn't live here.



12. I mean, there are times when people aren't always around you. It doesn't stay crowded every place in New York all the time



13. 50% Rude, 50% Nice



14. Sometimes to just go with the flow, sometimes I get stressed and agitated



15. 32 , H.S



16.Quirky, funny, sarcastic

Answer 2

1) How would you describe New York City? Do you think that New York is fast-paced? Manhattan is too busy. other parts are really nice.



2) Do you think that New York is stressful/enjoyable/exciting, What would be the best word that you would use to describe New York? non-stop



3) When you come to New York, how do you feel about riding on subways/buses/rush hour traffic?

i don't mind it, i think its kind of fun.



4) Do you like visiting New York? yes



5) Can you think of any reason why you would want to live in New York? there is always something to do. and you dont need a car. everything is reasonably convenient.



6) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York? no, maybe not as friendly because they are in a hurry.



7) Do you think that people in New York are friendly? (see previous answer)



8) What is your natural reaction to things that are going on around you in New York? usually get light headed and feel like im in a dream.



9) Are there any unwritten rules that you've discovered about the New York society? no.



10) Where do you live? How would you compare your city to New York? birmingham, al. there are probably a million more people in new york than here. and you have to have a car to get anywhere.



11) What is your age and level of education?12) How would you describe your personality? 24/college--- open minded.

Answer 3

For people who live outside of New York City



1) How would you describe New York City? Do you think that New York is fast-paced? Yes. New York City is very fast-paced.



2) Do you think that New York is stressful/enjoyable/exciting, What would be the best word that you would use to describe New York? New York is enjoyable, exciting and stressful (at times).



3) When you come to New York, how do you feel about riding on subways/buses/rush hour traffic? I didn't like riding on the subway. It is too fast-paced and confusing to me.



4) Do you like visiting New York? Yes. Visiting is fine, but I don't want to live there.



5) Can you think of any reason why you would want to live in New York? My husband's career (actor).



6) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York? Maybe.



7) Do you think that people in New York are friendly? Some are.



8) What is your natural reaction to things that are going on around you in New York? Hectic



9) Are there any unwritten rules that you've discovered about the New York society? Driving reckless



10) Where do you live? How would you compare your city to New York? Florida. Relaxed.



11) What is your age and level of education? 30's. College graduate



12) How would you describe your personality? Homebody, layed back easily amused.

Answer 4

1) How would you describe New York City? Do you think that New York is fast-paced?

Its a developed city with many people of different cultures clashing together in harmony. Occasionally there is some little bickering between us but in general it may be polluted but it still is the fashion capital of America.

2) How do do you feel about living in New York?

I feel special to be a New Yorker because we're people with good educations and fantastic accents.

3) Do you think that living in New York is stressful/enjoyable/exciting, what would be the best word that you would use to describe your life in New York?

Fast, life in New York is fast it can be all 3 of those depending on the day, my mood and my surroundings.

4) How do you get to work/school etc?

I dont enjoy it but sometimes I get a little fun.

5) How do you feel about riding on subways/buses/rush hour traffic?

I like allot of people .. just nice people.

6) Would you prefer to live outside of New York, or do you think that New York has everything you would ever want to have?

New York is the place for success, weather is perfect too. I wouldnt live anywhere else.

7)If you prefer to live outside of New York, why do you live here?

Hell no.

8) What are the benefits of living in New York?

Cheap food, good education, lively people, nice weather, open mindedness spreads, hot people in some areas.

9) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York?

They probably are because they have more to interact with and much more fun. Fun results in stress sometimes, you give, you pay.

10) How do you unwind/relax? Do you feel that you have adequate space/time to unwind and relax the way that you want to?

I come on the computer, chill with friends, watch TV.

11) Do you feel that you have enough space to live? How far do you live from your neighbors? If you live near your neighbors does it bother you that you don't have enough personal space?

I live next door to my neighbors, I dont want too much space, I feel warm that we're all together, so if Aliens come abduct me, I have witnesses.

12) How do you find your own personal space when you are surrounded by people on subways, buses, busy street corners, etc.?

I dont need it but I can always say excuse me.

13) Do you think that people in New York are friendly?

Most are, occasionally a jack *** runs along.

14) What is your natural reaction to things that are going on around you in New York?

Different.

15) What is your age and level of education?

33, BA.

16) How would you describe your personality?

I think I am a clever, quick witted, smart, intelligent, friendly, open minded, lively and understanding person.

Answer 5

5.Can you think of any reason why you would want to live in New York?

i want to live the fast-paced life

6) Do you think that New Yorkers are more stressed out than others who live outside of New York?

i do

7) Do you think that people in New York are friendly?

i think some are friendly

10) Where do you live?

los angeles

How would you compare your city to New York?

the LA life is different from the ny life!

How would you describe your personality? i'm an odd person but silly at the same time

Answer 6

I've never been to New York but you might find more New York people willing to answer if you use Craigslist or Facebook.

Answer 7

i have the one answer to all of that cuz i dont feel like reading all that...



BROOKLYN RULES...(im from brooklyn)