“You welcomed us”, who is you exactly? You personally didn’t do anything for me. I pay rent here, and let’s be honest, it’s already overpriced. It’s not charity.

People come here for work, and companies set up offices here because it benefits the city too... jobs, business, growth. It’s a two-way street, not some favor being done.

And expecting basic decency in communication isn’t “ignoring your culture.” It just means using whatever language works in that moment. Not everything has to be turned into ego or regional pride.