I love this thread, THANKS!
Now for my question:
With the overabundance of good hearted individuals in Boro Park, who perform all kinds of Chesed for S T R A N G E R S all hours of the day and night, Hatzalah, Bikur Cholim, Shomrim, Kiruv, Hachnosas Orchim, there are so many to mention, with the help of Hashem, WHY OH WHY, do many Boro Parkers, feel uncomfortable offering a simple Good Shabbos to (same gender) S T R A N G E R S on the street, which requires almost no effort, as opposed to Flatbush where it’s commonplace and heartwarming???