Charming. :-/

That can sound really scary to many immigrants. Living here feels a bit different, though - maybe there will be a big disaster soon but we've heard it so many times. There is also a feeling of "we'll be fine" and that there is no benefit in worrying oneself sick about it. It is a bit like using the London Underground - everyone knows it could be hit by terrorism but it doesn't put people off ... life has goes on.
:)