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Dallas was ranked one of the "least friendly cities" in the world, according to the Independent, an online British publication that polled some of its travel writers for its roundup. So, you know, super scientific. Or not at all.

In his blurb, travel writer Simon Calder refers to Texas as "a land apart, a big-hearted state with three warm and welcoming cities: Houston, Austin and San Antonio. But not Dallas."

Calder said he's come back to the Big D several times since his first visit in 1994, and despite enjoying the Sixth Floor Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art, he still finds Dallas "a city that does not care for the visitor, in both senses."

"I don't want to be loved when I go to a new city. But I do like to feel as though I am appreciated at least for the income I bring," Calder said, calling Dallas "grudging."

He goes on to quote a Dallas resident he met who says the city is only good for two things: shopping and eating.

Some commenters did come to Dallas' defense though:

"Have you ever stopped to think that if all these cities seem so unfriendly that maybe it's not them, it's you? In my experience you get as good as you give. ... BTW, there's lots to do in Dallas, but you have to get in a car and move around. We aren't here to entertain you."

— blu_texas

"I'm not sure I trust all of these opinions. I grew up in NY, but I lived in Dallas for about 10 years and always found it to be a very friendly place, especially to visitors. The whole North Texas region wants to attract tourists and businesses, so they strive to be very visitor friendly. AND the customer service is exceptional at all those stores and restaurants, when I compare it to other places I have visited and lived (However, I have to admit, shopping and eating IS probably most of what there is to do in DFW). ..."

— dserefine

"This author is an idiot. As a Dallas native, this is one of the absolute best places to live, work, raise a family and yes, visit. That is why the area is the fastest growing area in the entire US, home to fastest growing school district (Frisco) in the country, Toyota is moving here along with countless other corporations. Whenever I see negative comments about this place, the Cowboys, Rangers, Stars or Mavericks, or caca like this, I know someone is jealous. ..."

—WAKE UP EUROPE!!!!!!!

Other cities joining Dallas include Baku, Azerbaijan; Prague; Warsaw; Miami; Macau, Reykjavik, Iceland; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Vladikavkaz, Russia.