A Quote by Jonathan Raban

Seattle is not an overly friendly city. It is a civil city, but not altogether friendly. People from outside mistake the civility for friendliness. Seattle is full of people who have their own lives to live. They won't waste their time being friendly. But they are civil.

Jonathan Raban

Quote Topics

Altogether Being City Civil Civility Friendliness Friendly Full Live Lives Mistake Outside Overly Own People Seattle Time Waste

Quote Author

Jonathan Raban
British - Novelist
Born: June 14, 1942

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