No and feel rather alienated as, with the exception of 'i like a party/thanks for the day off', the arguments I've heard in favour don't make the slightest bit of sense to me, I feel like the proponents are speaking to me in Greek. I find it all very peculiar and sycophantic.
Yes, a bit, although my friend who lives in SE London is completely horrified and dreading it, particularly the thought of what her commute is going to be like!