Top 10 worst mannered cities
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No matter where you live, you've probably encountered someone incredibly rude. They cut you off while driving, steal that parking space you've been waiting for, or cut in front of you while in line at the grocery store. It's annoying, but it's hard to avoid.
If dealing with obnoxious people isn't your strong suit, you'll probably want to avoid the following towns. They've been labeled the top 10 rudest cities in the country, according to Travel+Leisure Magazine.
On the other hand, if you have a hard shell and bad behavior doesn't bother you in the slightest, these cities aren't so bad. They offer plenty to do for singles and families alike -- just try to avoid a confrontation.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
New York
The Big Apple has a reputation for being rotten -- crazy cab drivers and mean locals come to mind for a lot of people when they think of NYC. But those who live in or have visited the city know that's not necessarily the case.
Even so, the city's reputation puts it at the top of the list. If you are willing to put up with the occasional insult for a chance at a job with a big company headquartered in New York, be willing to pay up. According to Trulia, the average list price for a home in NYC is just above $2 million.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Miami
Miami is home to more than 150 ethnicities and over 60 languages, and Miami Beach is known as America's Rivera. Miami's South Beach was even ranked one of the top 10 sexiest beaches in the world in 2010. With all those good-looking people in one place, there's bound to be some impolite behavior happening somewhere.
If you're willing to deal with Miami's reputation for rudeness in exchange for some time with gorgeous singles, start saving your money: The average list price of a home in Miami is more than $530,000. And the closer you are to the beach, the more expensive it gets.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Washington, D.C.
If the presidential primaries are any indication, Washington is rude. Politicians and government officials are everywhere in the nation's capital, and that makes for an interesting dynamic.
According to some locals, there are a large number of people working long hours at high-stress jobs, and it's likely that stress contributes to the city's place on the rudeness scale.
The city, just like the others on this list, has good points, too. It has plenty to do: You can visit museums, explore the city's neighborhoods or take a culinary tour of the capital city. It's also a great place for any history buff to live.
Because of the large population and relatively stable job market, home prices are high in Washington, D.C. The average list price of a home in the nation's capital, according to Trulia, is nearly $726,000.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Los Angeles
L.A. stole the crown from New York last year, but based on its rank this year it seems the city has dialed the rudeness back a bit. The City of Angels is home to notoriously bad traffic, and it's probable that traffic jams contribute to residents' bad moods.
Despite its place on this list and infamous commute times, L.A. has a ton to offer. Travel+Leisure readers named the city's residents some of the most attractive and stylish, and the city has countless restaurants, bars and trendy nightlife spots. All that, combined with its Hollywood history, make this city a gem -- even with a high rudeness factor.
Life in L.A. doesn't come cheap. The average list price of a home here is more than $950,000. All the homes don't sell for that much, but expensive neighborhoods like Hollywood Hills and Bel Air contribute to the big price tags.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Boston
The survey ranks Boston at number five on the rudeness scale, but that doesn't stop visitors from touring the city in droves. In fact, more than 20 million people visited Boston in 2010. That's not bad for a city known for its impoliteness.
Tourists come because Beantown has loads of attractions. Visitors and locals can walk the Freedom Trail and get a taste of Colonial Revolutionary Boston, or visit one of Boston's many museums.
For those visitors who never want to leave, despite the rumored rudeness, plan to spend more than $800,000 on a home. That's the average list price, according to Trulia.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Dallas
Dallas sits at number six on the list, but don't let that keep you from visiting. This sprawling metropolis is the ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. That means lots of people and, as we've seen from other cities on this list, the more people in a city, the ruder it gets.
It's Texas, but don't picture Long Horn cattle when you think of Dallas. The city has plenty of activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Head to the Dallas Arts District to take in a festival or museum, experience the Public ArtWalk or do some shopping and dining in Uptown or West Village.
Compared to other places on this list, Dallas is affordable. The average list price of a home in the area is roughly $465,000, and many homes sell for much less according to Trulia's data.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Atlanta
There's not much Southern hospitality in Georgia, according to the survey. Even so, "ATL" - as it is affectionately known - has plenty to brag about. The city has been called the "next international city," and is home to 10 Fortune 500 company headquarters.
Atlanta also has plenty to do. There's the usual -- shopping, museums, restaurants and nightlife -- and some lesser-known yet equally exciting attractions. Dying to try some Southern-style barbeque? Join your fellow carnivores in celebrating the Meat Week tradition. Your taste buds will thank you.
How much will easy access to barbecue and potential jobs cost? According to Trulia, the average list price of a home in Atlanta is around $363,000.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Phoenix
Phoenix is America's sixth largest city and is incredibly popular with winter-hating tourists. That combination is part of the reason the city moved into the top 10 on the rudeness index. After all, locals don't like tourists, no matter what city you're in.
It's the gateway to the Grand Canyon and is known for its stunning scenery, so Phoenix is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, go horseback riding through the mountains or spend some time at the Phoenix Zoo.
The Phoenix area was hit hard when the housing bubble burst, and home prices here are still affordable. The average list price for a home in Phoenix is just over $233,000, with many homes selling for much less.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Baltimore
Baltimore is known as Maryland's economic hub, and with all that hustle and bustle it's not surprising the city made this list. It's been through a lot, too -- a fire in 1904 destroyed 1,500 buildings in 30 hours, and huge population was lost in the 1960s and 1970s, which caused the economy to plummet to depths last seen in the Depression.
But the city recovered, and it now plays host to more than 11 million tourists annually. They come to learn about Baltimore's history and enjoy its wide variety of attractions. If you're interested in staying put without spending a ton of money, Baltimore is the place to do it. The average list price of a home is only $169,000.
Top 10 worst mannered cities
Orlando
That's right -- the city known for family-friendly Disney fun is in the top 10. It's likely the mass amount of tourists doesn't sit well with local residents, no matter how much money they dump into the economy.
Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, but the city is also known for its golf courses and other forms of outdoor recreation.
Orlando's economy is more diverse than you might suspect, and important sectors include aerospace, biotechnology and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.
If you're interested in calling Orlando home, your budget should hover around $225,000.
According to Trulia, that's the average list price for a home in the area, though many homes actually sell for less.