Bostonians (and people from Massachusetts in general) are not known for their good manners... In fact there's are many good reasons why locals are known as "mass-holes" (please excuse my naughty language!). In my eight years as a resident of Massachusetts I've found that people just aren't outwardly friendly. Most people are polite in one-on-one situations, cashiers will usually say hello and maybe small-talk a bit, but in general people don't say smile or hello to each other on the street, hold doors, or pay any attention at all to any one but themselves. When I got pregnant I was warned that complete strangers would ask me when I was due and touch my stomach but no one has done this to me yet- it's just not a Massachusetts thing. The T (which is our subway system for any reader not familiar with Boston) has recently started a new "Mind Your Manners" campaign. They've posted signs on the trains that say things like "Be sweet, offe...