New York, an incredible city full of life and color, one of the main tourist destinations in the world, that is why the Big Apple receives more than 50 million visitors a year, to be able to know all its attractions and its luxurious lifestyle .
The city that never sleeps also has codes and rules that you should know before visiting it, that is why we leave you the list of 12 things you should never do if you go to New York.
- Do not stop in the middle of the sidewalk: As you well know, it is a very fast city, where everyone is in a hurry, if you are taking photos or are going to check your GPS, you should take a step to the side and not cross it in the middle of the sidewalk.
- Do not occupy the left side of the escalators: You must occupy the right side and leave the left space free, since this is used for those who are in a hurry and need to climb even faster.
- Do not lean on the subway poles: The most famous subway in the world if or if it is a stop for tourists who go to New York, that is why when you go up you should not support your entire body on the poles, since they are designed so that several people can hold on.
- Beware of scammers: Tourists often recognize themselves and attract the attention of scammers, so be very careful when buying tickets on the street, do not accept card games or shells on the street, do not take photos with the Timer Square disguised without first ask the price and check the restaurant bills well so that they do not tip more.
- Do not consume in a restaurant without first asking if they accept cards: Oddly enough, some restaurants do not accept cards, so don’t have a hard time ending up using ATMs with high interest rates, better ask before.
- Do not obstruct the bicycle lane: The city is organized so that everyone can enjoy, that is why the bicycle lane should not be invaded.
- Do not tell the taxi driver where you are going before getting on: Although you will need to take a taxi, it is best to get on and then say where you are going, since inside the taxi he will not be able to reject you while if you give the instructions before, prepare to be rejected on several occasions.
- Do not take someone else’s taxi: Although you have seen a lot in movies that it is normal to take someone else’s taxi, you should not do it, first out of courtesy because it is not common and second because you can have a bad time fighting with a New Yorker.
- Do not think New York is cheap: this is one of the most expensive cities in the world, that is why you must be prepared because unforeseen charges may arise, in addition to having enough since restaurants and attractions can take a great expense.
- Do not dress only for fashion, prepare according to the weather: although it is true that New York is the flagship of fashion worldwide, you must prepare and dress according to the weather, now there are many platforms that warn you how the weather will be even per week, so don’t have a hard time going out in inappropriate clothing for the season.
- Do not think that the only places to visit are Manhattan or Brooklyn: There are 5 districts to visit and they all have beautiful places that are worth visiting.
- Avoid going to Central Park at night: Since it is a huge park it is better to avoid getting lost or being a victim at night, better be careful and enjoy this beautiful natural space during the day.
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