I set foot in New York, for the first time and at the age of 23, like almost everyone else: playing tourist. A few weeks after graduating in communications and with a somewhat unhealthy obsession with cinema, the city opened up to me like a Hollywood set. Car horns, yellow taxis steering, white smoke billowing from the asphalt of the streets, air conditioners balancing on the windows… everything gave a familiar air to a city I had never been to. The crush was immediate and, after I returned, on the plane, I felt, in my stomach, that knot you get when you leave behind something that loves you with all its intensity.
It took me nearly a decade to return and confirm what I already knew: a week was not enough time to absorb the energy that New York radiates. So after another short trip, on my fourth visit I came to stay. And it’s been 15 years. During the time that I’ve lived in five apartments in Brooklyn and Manhattan, I’ve learned to enjoy the best of New York and live with everything I hate. I’ve also seen the transformation of a city I’ve known in the post-9/11 era that has survived two economic crises, Hurricane Sandy and the Covid pandemic. As an adopted New Yorker I have learned some unbreakable rules of New York. These eight are the most important.
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Do not interrupt the passage of New Yorkers
It’s probably the biggest offense you can commit against a New Yorker, and it’s one of the reasons why they sometimes get a reputation for being rude or rude. But seriously, don’t get in the way. The city flows at a cruising speed that cannot be interrupted for any reason. Especially in an office center, be it Midtown or Lower Manhattan. Are you lost and need to check Google Maps? Step aside and let the procession take its course. Want to take a photo of something that caught your eye? Back off. It’s simple.
Don’t just eat hamburgers and pizza
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try them. Burgers from Shake Shack or Burger Joint and pizza from Lombardi’s or John’s are essential classics. But the New York menu goes much further. Head to Chinatown for authentic dim sum buffets or Koreatown for Korean barbecue or excellent bibimbap. to eat fast food It doesn’t mean eating badly. Like salad fast food chains Sweetgreen or Chopat Or even like a vegetarian Le Botanist or Beyond Sushi They are extremely healthy options. New York is a cosmopolitan capital and this is evident in its endless gastronomic offerings.
Refuse to go to all observatories
Without a doubt, you have to see the city from above but you don’t want to go to all the viewpoints because the experience will be too expensive with a starting price of around 40 euros. Currently, there is Five observatories in the city. It is best to visit two, one old and one modern. From the classics, The Top of the Rock or Empire State Building They never disappoint. From new, both The summit as edge, They promise strong feelings. If that’s not enough, you can complete the experience with a drink on one of the many rooftops with great views, such as Skylark or Monarch.
Don’t limit yourself to Manhattan
There is no problem in remembering it. New York is much more than Manhattan where, well, yes, the great classics are found. But you have four other districts that deserve to be explored with equal intensity. maybe Brooklyn Increase in popularity By fashionable neighbors, Dumbo and Williamsburg.queens Getting priority with Center of absolute development and cultural contrasts of Jackson Heights. Prejudices must be broken to communicate Go beyond the Bronx and Free Staten Island Ferry. Leaving Tea Island will give you a more accurate perspective of New York that only those of us who live here know.
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Avoid rush hour in Times Square
You may love it or hate it, but sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in the epicenter of a city where tourists and locals congregate in equal measure. Times Square, at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Broadway, can be an ordeal if you don’t mind the general flow. As this is an area, essentially, of hotels and offices, it is usually very busy early in the day. But when it becomes a real nightmare is before 5pm, when the work day ends. The layoff coincides with the arrival of Broadway audiences for the 7:00 pm performance. And starting at 10 pm, there is no release until heel drop. This is the strip you should avoid.
Don’t be obsessed with the weather
New York is a city of great contrasts and so is the time. Snow and temperatures that reach 20 degrees below zero in winter. Unbearable humid sun in summer, close to 40 degrees. And then torrential rains and strong winds for the rest of the year. But nothing daunts New Yorkers who won’t change their plans, whatever the weather. Check your favorite weather app, if you need to, but go out and conquer the streets of New York no matter the conditions.
Don’t be stingy with the tip
Tipping in New York, more than generous details, It is a must for dinner. It is the salary of the waiters, who, at the same time, will pass on part of their profits to the rest of the restaurant’s workers, such as cooks and table cleaners. So think of it more as a tax that needs to be added to the bill. at this moment, The service expects at least 15% of the total usage, and it is more advisable to leave 20%. This is a sacred rule of the restaurant industry that you must not break.
Don’t be afraid of the subway
Public transportation is essential for New Yorkers and The subway is the artery that connects the entire city. Use it for last results. Of course you’ll encounter surprises like line changes and unexpected breakdowns on weekends. But this is the only way to save yourself from constant traffic jams in the city center. The sooner you arrive at your destination, the more time you have to enjoy everything New York has to offer.
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