Wollongong has come in at second position for the rudest people in Australia, and number 10 for being the worst swearers, a recent survey has found.
The recent study by Preply has found that while overall Wollongong residents were seventh for being the most polite, they also ranked number two for being the most rude.
Wollongong resident Liam Egan-Richards was surprised to hear that residents in such a beautiful beachside town could be so rude.
“I think honestly they’re super polite,” Mr Egan-Richards said
“I think living by the beach tends to make people more humble and more laid back.
“More care-free.”
More than 1500 people from each city were asked to rank the region’s politeness on a scale of one to ten, considering factors such as loudness, politeness to other drivers and body language.
The results left many residents surprised, especially considering Sydney residents were not ranked above Wollongong residents.
Long time resident Kimberlee Jackson believes the rudeness comes from people being stuck in their own world
“People don’t help each other anymore. They’re all in their own little world,” Mrs Jackson said
“When I was pregnant, I was at the bus stop once. everyone had their face in their phone, and no one wanted to give up their seat for me.”
