I really enjoyed THIS article about "How New Yorkers Can Spot a Tourist". Now, I've lived in Manhattan for but two years, however I consider myself a slightly learned street smart native. Hell, this crap is merely common sense, but it's enough to annoy "the liver and lights" (sorry, doing a production of Oklahoma! I've picked up some cowboy jargon) out of anyone who calls the city "home". Here are a few select thoughts I have on a couple of the points:
2. "You Gawk at the Celebrities"- BESQUEEZE ME, but everyone stares at celebrities no matter where you are or what the case. Obviously, I attempt to seem a bit more conspicuous in my glances, but sometimes it's only appropriate to say, "Nice outfit!" to Clinton Kelly or follow Tim Gunn like you would a local firetruck to its final destination.
10. "You Take Up the Whole Sidewalk Yet Walk Very Slowly"- In most other locations this type of behavior is maybe labeled as a stroll. In Manhattan this type of behavior is called ignorance.
15. "You Ask for a Coney at Coney Island"- I mean, it all depends on who you're asking: A man at the snack bar? You look dumb. A woman who's had one too many long rocket beverages? You might get show a really good time.
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