{"id":9528,"date":"2018-11-09T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=9528"},"modified":"2020-02-27T07:04:57","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T07:04:57","slug":"new-york-dos-donts-first-timers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/new-york-dos-donts-first-timers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Do’s & Don’ts: A First-Timer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York can easily intimidate an unprepared, first-time visitor to the city.\u00a0 And, there\u2019s a pretty steep learning curve for those who relocate to New York.\u00a0 So, if you\u2019re just planning to stay for a week or two, you can probably forget about trying to localize.\u00a0 The best you can hope for is to not annoy the locals, not get yelled at, and not get trampled by the daily stampede of commuters.\u00a0 So, here are some quick New York do’s & don’ts to help you go with the flow, stay safe, and have fun in New York:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Do Take The Subway And Taxis<\/h4>\n

New York\u2019s subway and taxis are important N.Y. attractions in their own rights.\u00a0 One of the first questions you\u2019ll likely get from your friends back home is \u201cDid you take the subway?\u201d\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to use it to save yourself time and money; but, you should also want to have the memory of getting around town like a New Yorker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Rent A Car<\/h4>\n

Unless you have the patience of a saint and some experience navigating New York\u2019s roads, skip the rental car.\u00a0 One can\u2019t overstate how bad New York\u2019s notorious traffic can get.\u00a0 Plus, imagine the highest amount you would even consider paying for parking and then double it.\u00a0 That\u2019s the price you\u2019ll be paying, if not more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Plan Your Route Ahead Of Time<\/h4>\n

One of the most annoying things a visitor to New York can do is to stop in the middle of the sidewalk.\u00a0 Not only are you likely to get some side-eye and a snide comment; but, you might get bowled over, as well.\u00a0 So, it\u2019s best to plan your route and stick to it once you\u2019re out on the town.\u00a0 This is a big one on any New York do’s & don’ts list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Ask For Directions At Random<\/h4>\n

Try to use a little judgment when asking for directions.\u00a0 First, try to discern whether the person you have decided to bother will even know the answer to your query.\u00a0 Then, as you begin to receive your directions, gauge both the genuineness and confidence behind his or her response.\u00a0 Some local hooligans enjoy giving bad directions just for kicks.\u00a0 It’s a New York do’s & don’ts classic!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Eat Outside Of Your Comfort Zone<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ve come all the way to New York, a foodie Mecca, and all you eat is fast food while you\u2019re here?\u00a0 Tsk, tsk.\u00a0 It\u2019s one of the few places in the world where you can find at least one outstanding restaurant serving any cuisine you might have hankering for.\u00a0 Immigrants from all over the world have settled here and opened up shop.\u00a0 Take advantage!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Expect The Best Food In N.Y.\u2019s Ethnic Enclaves<\/h4>\n

You might think that you\u2019ll find the best Italian food in Little Italy or the best Chinese food in Chinatown.\u00a0 And, more than likely, you\u2019d be wrong.\u00a0 Sure, you might discover some traditional, authentic cuisine in Koreatown.\u00a0 But, chances are, the best Korean restaurant serves its customers elsewhere in the city.\u00a0 Since you have such limited time during your New York vacation, don\u2019t settle for anything but the best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do Visit Boroughs Other Than Manhattan<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s easy to find enough things to do in Manhattan to fill an entire New York trip.\u00a0 But, you\u2019d miss a lot of what New York has to offer in terms of food and fun if you don\u2019t branch out into Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.\u00a0 Then, once you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll discover all the little things that give the boroughs their distinct feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Don\u2019t Pay Full Price For A Broadway Show<\/h4>\n

In all the excitement leading up to your arrival in New York, it\u2019s easy to get caught up and pay full price for a Broadway Show.\u00a0 But, as most New Yorkers know, that\u2019s usually quite unnecessary.\u00a0 Countless discount codes can be found online for just about anything that\u2019s playing during your New York trip.\u00a0 Just do a minimal amount of searching and you\u2019re sure to come up with something.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hey there!\u00a0 Do you have some New York do’s & don’ts for first-time visitors to New York?\u00a0 Mention it in the comments and we just might add it to the list during our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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