London is the most unwelcoming city in the UK
Londoners are the most unwelcoming people in Britain, it has been found.Visitors to the city have found the average modern Londoner's demeanour is a million miles from the legendary chirpy Cockney image the city was once famous for.
Natives of the capital were also slammed for their inability to make friendly conversation and a lack of basic manners and politeness in a poll of 4,000 Brits.
Glasgow was seen as the second most unwelcoming city in the country with Glaswegians accused of being reluctant to help elderly people and forgetting to say please.
Bradford was voted into third spot, with its residents more likely to queue-jump if given the chance… and probably stab you if not.
The city was also named and shamed as having the worst customer service in its stores and shops.
At the other end of the scale the people of Southampton were said to be the most welcoming and polite.
A spokesperson for Jurys Inn which conducted the poll, said: "A warm welcome goes a long way.
"With London's spot at the top of the unwelcoming list and the Olympics only two years away, the capital may need some tips from the friendly people of Southampton.
"It's sad to see how many people don't hold doors open for others or offer assistance elsewhere and basic manners are ignored.
"First impressions are so important when travelling to a city - a lot can be learnt about a place simply walking down a street, and carrying out daily tasks helps you gauge how receptive the people are."
UK’S MOST UNWELCOMING CITIES
1. London
2. Glasgow
3. Bradford
4. Birmingham
5. Liverpool
6. Manchester
7. Aberdeen
8. Wolverhampton
9. Belfast
10. Leeds
UK’S MOST WELCOMING CITIES
1. Southampton
2. Norwich
3. Exeter
4. Brighton
5. Plymouth
6. York
7. Oxford
8. Nottingham
9. Derby
10. Portsmouth
LINKS
Jurys Inn
At the other end of the scale the people of Southampton were said to be the most welcoming and polite.
A spokesperson for Jurys Inn which conducted the poll, said: "A warm welcome goes a long way.
"With London's spot at the top of the unwelcoming list and the Olympics only two years away, the capital may need some tips from the friendly people of Southampton.
"It's sad to see how many people don't hold doors open for others or offer assistance elsewhere and basic manners are ignored.
"First impressions are so important when travelling to a city - a lot can be learnt about a place simply walking down a street, and carrying out daily tasks helps you gauge how receptive the people are."
UK’S MOST UNWELCOMING CITIES
1. London
2. Glasgow
3. Bradford
4. Birmingham
5. Liverpool
6. Manchester
7. Aberdeen
8. Wolverhampton
9. Belfast
10. Leeds
UK’S MOST WELCOMING CITIES
1. Southampton
2. Norwich
3. Exeter
4. Brighton
5. Plymouth
6. York
7. Oxford
8. Nottingham
9. Derby
10. Portsmouth
LINKS
Jurys Inn
