i find people to be much nicer in the central coast and many parts of northern california. i think the assholeness is just a big city thing (somewhat present in SD and a little in SF). but yeah people in LA mostly suck.

new yorkers are more complex. i think a lot of the stereotypes are true (the type a personalities, the terseness, frankness, etc). but the rudeness varies. and in contrast to L.A. people--who don't know where the fuck they are going!--the New Yorker might call you a dumbshit but in the process he will give you correct directions/instructions.