The only difference between

People that live in Santiago and people that do not live in Santiago but are only visiting relatives/other personal issues, is that the second group actually apologize if they push you or something. The first group don't even give a damn. So, here's the story: I was born in Talca, a small southern city like 4 hours away from Santiago, which means I'm of course southern and enjoy the cold weather! Anyway, I was walking somewhere and this really cute good looking geek kid pushed me aside, or I thought I pushed him, but we both turned around and said "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! it really wasn't my intention..." and then we both said "oh, it's okay, I'm fine don't worry" and then we smiled and kept walking our own separate ways. On the subway home I realized not only that he wasn't from Santiago, but also he was really cute.

So, beware, there's a huge lack of politeness in Santiago, people walk way too fast to care about anything else that doesn't concern themselves. And if you do happen to find somebody polite enough to apologize, smile! and enjoy the moment, there won't be as much as you'd like to.

Also, check this out!! it's beautiful!