Crowded Sidewalks

How funny: do you only see people as an annual tax amount? I was out and about in Manhattan all day and genuinely took pleasure in seeing all the different people around me. That density is exciting and it's why I love the city. It's also why I enjoy living in a relatively quiet area of Brooklyn: so I don't have to face the crowds every single day.

@Uraniumfish I too love the crowds in NYC, people watching is one of my favorite past times. I live too in an area of Manhattan which is relatively quiet in terms of foot falls but it does have the FDR located close by but then citi windows takes care of that problem.

I don't mind crowds as long as they walk briskly or sort themselves out in "lanes." I love seeing people around! I hate "mobbed" areas, but an ordinary crowd is fantastic!

I hate crowds. Every time I get into a crowded area I begin to panic. My heart starts beating fast and I start sweating. I went to a psychologist years ago and was diagnosed with fear of crowds.

Plus, I do not like looking at people. What is so fascinating looking at other people. Many of them are ugly looking. No thanks. I just want to go where I have to, buy what I need, and get back home.

Hah! In NYC so many of the people on the streets are gorgeous! @hhusted Given what you say, it seems strange that you would willingly choose to live in a metropolis like NYC and would have expected you'd end up in a small town somewhere.

What brought you to NYC, @hhusted? Not attacking you, just am honestly curious. You never seem to leave the house and hate the city. Why pay NYC's rents without enjoying its benefits?

Good point, @ajadeidealist.

well said @ajadeidealist

@hhusted I'm curious to know, too.