International World Cup tourists vote on the 5 friendliest US cities: Everyone has been absolutely great to us
The World Cup is in full swing, bringing a flock of international tourists to the US, since the soccer tournament is back on American soil, the first time in 32 years.In between matches, while they sightsee in America, foreign soccer fans are quickly learning — and are shocked by — the hospitality here.Some are impressed by the little things, such as free baskets of chips and salsa served at Mexican restaurants.
Others are making lifelong memories with locals.Out of the 11 US host cities for the World Cup, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Atlanta have won over international crowds by embracing their celebrations and customs, awarding them the title of the friendliest cities in the country.See, New Yorkers aren’t rude at all.New York City locals have proven to tourists that the rude, standoffish stereotype is a made-up thing.
Norwegian fans gathered in Times Square and performed their rowing chant, even going viral for rowing on the Subway for last week’s match.Scottish fans also praised NYC for its friendliness despite its reputation in a CBS interview.“You hear a lot of things about it abroad.The reputation is not very friendly, but everyone has been absolutely great to us,” he told the outlet.“Honestly, it’s all been happy surprises, the police have been good with us, the transport has been really good, people have paid for meals, people have paid for drinks.
American hospitality is the greatest in the world.”The Tartan Army seized Boston as Scotland made its first World Cup appearance there since ’98.The Scots brought the party and were immediately treated like family by the locals, so much so that it sparked an official push to make Glasgow Boston’s new sister city.On the day of the match, 50,000 Scottish fans traveled to Gillette Stadium, taking over local pubs and belting their national anthem.
Boston locals welcomed bagpipe-playing fans with open arms and joined them, partying in the streets together for the soccer fe...