The Importance Of Growing Up In New Orleans

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New York is unquestionably a crowded city to say the least, but for all its populous it is easy to feel unnoticed and alone. Take a stroll down any crowded avenue, how many people will you make eye contact with let alone say hello to? The chances are zero unless it’s someone trying to sell you something. That’s the beauty of New Orleans; behind every hello, there is a genuine smile. Growing up in the “stranger danger” era, it’s easy to ignore people on the streets of New York, but in New Orleans there is an adjustment where you go from cautious and dismissive to warm and receptive. It’s not the typical “southern hospitality” of other states it’s like there’s an innate kindness that just seeps out from the pores of its citizens. Every visit

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