For NYC Tourists ... How to spot a New Yorker
Dec 11th, 2013, 06:47 AM
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For NYC Tourists ... How to spot a New Yorker
A funny and mostly accurate list ... I disagree with #4 and #12 ...
Herewith, 13 ways to spot a New Yorker:
1. We're likely walking quickly past you.
2. While we're on the subject, we treat sidewalks like highways. There are passing lanes (including the street) and everything.
3. We're wearing black somewhere on our person.
4. We have headphones on. Always.
5. We don't need to look happy, nor sad, to be in your presence, we're just intent on getting to our destination.
6. We hail cabs without waiving our arms like lunatics. A simple hand up will suffice.
7. We're not in Times Square. No New Yorker, except people who are forced to go there for their jobs, are there. It's all you.
8. We're not talking to cab drivers through the exterior window to give them directions. Only once you're in the cab, people.
9. We run down subway station steps and escalators. Let's not mosey here. We've got trains to catch.
10. We're probably doing ten things at once.
11. We'll give you directions, but we'll talk so fast you might not understand them.
12. We grimace at the sight of "I ♥ NY" apparel
13. We're not afraid to curse at errant cyclists and taxi drivers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...?utm_hp_ref=tw
Herewith, 13 ways to spot a New Yorker:
1. We're likely walking quickly past you.
2. While we're on the subject, we treat sidewalks like highways. There are passing lanes (including the street) and everything.
3. We're wearing black somewhere on our person.
4. We have headphones on. Always.
5. We don't need to look happy, nor sad, to be in your presence, we're just intent on getting to our destination.
6. We hail cabs without waiving our arms like lunatics. A simple hand up will suffice.
7. We're not in Times Square. No New Yorker, except people who are forced to go there for their jobs, are there. It's all you.
8. We're not talking to cab drivers through the exterior window to give them directions. Only once you're in the cab, people.
9. We run down subway station steps and escalators. Let's not mosey here. We've got trains to catch.
10. We're probably doing ten things at once.
11. We'll give you directions, but we'll talk so fast you might not understand them.
12. We grimace at the sight of "I ♥ NY" apparel
13. We're not afraid to curse at errant cyclists and taxi drivers.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/1...?utm_hp_ref=tw
Dec 11th, 2013, 09:13 PM
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They are carrying toilet paper in Duane Reade bags. (If it is a tourist, run in the opposite direction.)
They know how to fold the NY Times.
They know you did not go to Harvard, no matter what sweatshirt you are wearing.
They do not call their spouse Mom or Dad.
The move through Times Square as if were a quarantined zone.
You will never see one over the age of 25 in a chain pizza joint.
They will say, "Boy we're packed like sardine," in the subway.
And they will never say, "This place is like Grand Central Station" in Grand Central. (And yes most know the real name is Grand Central Terminal.)
They know the difference between a bagel and some bread with a hole in it.
They know how to fold the NY Times.
They know you did not go to Harvard, no matter what sweatshirt you are wearing.
They do not call their spouse Mom or Dad.
The move through Times Square as if were a quarantined zone.
You will never see one over the age of 25 in a chain pizza joint.
They will say, "Boy we're packed like sardine," in the subway.
And they will never say, "This place is like Grand Central Station" in Grand Central. (And yes most know the real name is Grand Central Terminal.)
They know the difference between a bagel and some bread with a hole in it.
Dec 12th, 2013, 09:19 AM
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Agree we are not excited by celebrities.
1) there are too many of them here
2) most of them are nobody special (I would have been excited to meet Nelson Mandela or other true figure of importance. Woody Allen used to shop in my supermarket - so big deal! I've had umpteen celebrity encounters - they are only VERY rarely any more special than the rest of New Yorkers)
3) We are too cool to get excited about a Kardashian or similar silly)
disagree about the tee shirts - who cares.
Yes, we tend to wear a lot of black. It is much more flattering to most people - and practical - than lime green or bright raspberry.
1) there are too many of them here
2) most of them are nobody special (I would have been excited to meet Nelson Mandela or other true figure of importance. Woody Allen used to shop in my supermarket - so big deal! I've had umpteen celebrity encounters - they are only VERY rarely any more special than the rest of New Yorkers)
3) We are too cool to get excited about a Kardashian or similar silly)
disagree about the tee shirts - who cares.
Yes, we tend to wear a lot of black. It is much more flattering to most people - and practical - than lime green or bright raspberry.
Dec 12th, 2013, 04:58 PM
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This sure doesn't describe my neighbors when I lived on East 57th Street for several decades. I guess New Yorkers have gotten a lot more self conscious and tedious.
We're not in Times Square. No New Yorker, except people who are forced to go there for their jobs, are there. It's all you.
I suppose that means I'll have to go through some tricky maneuvers to get to the Belasco without going through Times Square when I'm in town later this month or just put up with the scorn of those who have moved into NYC after I left.
HTtY
We're not in Times Square. No New Yorker, except people who are forced to go there for their jobs, are there. It's all you.
I suppose that means I'll have to go through some tricky maneuvers to get to the Belasco without going through Times Square when I'm in town later this month or just put up with the scorn of those who have moved into NYC after I left.
HTtY
Dec 13th, 2013, 03:01 PM
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Half the bikers do not know the laws, the other half ignore them.
A NY'er is someone who buys the Sunday NY Times and hot bagels on Saturday night, so he does not have to go out early the next morning.
A NY'er inspects the Sunday NY Times looking for the magazine and book review first.
A NY'er knows to avoid midtown from Dec 24 through Jan 1, even if they live there.
A NY'er knows the true Needle Park was that at the intersection of 72nd and Broadway.
A NY'er knows every subway stop in Manhattan below 96 St. but only one bus line, the one in front of their house.
A NY'er is someone who buys the Sunday NY Times and hot bagels on Saturday night, so he does not have to go out early the next morning.
A NY'er inspects the Sunday NY Times looking for the magazine and book review first.
A NY'er knows to avoid midtown from Dec 24 through Jan 1, even if they live there.
A NY'er knows the true Needle Park was that at the intersection of 72nd and Broadway.
A NY'er knows every subway stop in Manhattan below 96 St. but only one bus line, the one in front of their house.
Dec 16th, 2013, 06:15 AM
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I want to have business cards printed for the phone people and the plugged in sorts. On one side it would read:
Now we know publicly, how petty and simple-minded you are privately.
The other side would read:
For true stereo, put one ear bud up your butt.
Now we know publicly, how petty and simple-minded you are privately.
The other side would read:
For true stereo, put one ear bud up your butt.
