In a perfect world, things would happen like this:

I'd be smart enough not to insult my neighbors.

I just had to share this article:
Right from the start, the people [of Pittsburgh] have been made from sterner stuff. They embody values that stand the test of time -- honesty, decency, loyalty, dedication.

Whaa?

If you qualify this list with "mildly belligerent" or "gruff" it might be true. "Clan-like" comes to mind. "Communicates by alternating between yelling on the front porch or throwing things off the front porch" sure.

They are all deeply sensitive n'at.