I think it's more of a London thing. It's quite difficult to adjust to life here, even if you are a city slicker. I suppose it's the same for a city like NY. You either go with the flow or you simply don't last very long.
Yep some cities are cutthroat.
Fan art from Tumblr
http://heartgame.tumblr.com/post/8918215289/i-made-the-james-version-for-a-contest-though-it#notes
and this is funny
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2011-06-08/50-reasons-michael-fassbender-is-the-sexiest-man-alive/