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  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
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    From a native New Yorker...

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    Lovely man@pic. He took my sister and I to Zabars on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He literally sampled everything before choosing one or two items. Told us that a New Yorker isn't a New Yorker, if you do not know where it is or buy anything from Zabars. Great neighbourhood store.

    ETA: typo

    Must buys for me when in Manhattan > Olives, Cheeses, Pastrami Smoked Salmon and rugelachs.

    Lol wut?

    His words and NOT mine@above lol. My family moved into Manhattan around the 70s, who'd lived on the East side of Central Park. When in NY, I am one who'd rarely leave Manhattan. So, I'm going to guess you live in another borough?

    Then again, NY is far too big. The myopic mind of an individual does not define all of it. We define it as we live it.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
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    You're driving a convertible mustang in Southern California. Nobody that has lived here for a reasonable amount of time actually owns a convertible mustang.
    Or this. If you see this car or a convertible Mustang on the PCH, it will be in the left lane going 10 mph under the speed limit while the people in it are looking around.

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    From a native New Yorker...

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    Lovely man@pic. He took my sister and I to Zabars on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He literally sampled everything before choosing one or two items. Told us that a New Yorker isn't a New Yorker, if you do not know where it is or buy anything from Zabars. Great neighbourhood store.

    ETA: typo

    Must buys for me when in Manhattan > Olives, Cheeses, Pastrami Smoked Salmon and rugelachs.

    Lol wut?
    I guess Woody Allen took her and her sister to eat at Zabars.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
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    From a native New Yorker...

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    Lovely man@pic. He took my sister and I to Zabars on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He literally sampled everything before choosing one or two items. Told us that a New Yorker isn't a New Yorker, if you do not know where it is or buy anything from Zabars. Great neighbourhood store.

    ETA: typo

    Must buys for me when in Manhattan > Olives, Cheeses, Pastrami Smoked Salmon and rugelachs.

    Lol wut?
    I guess Woody Allen took her and her sister to eat at Zabars.

    Thank you rml_16 for understanding my post, as it was written. :happy:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    From a native New Yorker...

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    Lovely man@pic. He took my sister and I to Zabars on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He literally sampled everything before choosing one or two items. Told us that a New Yorker isn't a New Yorker, if you do not know where it is or buy anything from Zabars. Great neighbourhood store.

    ETA: typo

    Must buys for me when in Manhattan > Olives, Cheeses, Pastrami Smoked Salmon and rugelachs.

    Lol wut?
    I guess Woody Allen took her and her sister to eat at Zabars.

    Thank you rml_16 for understanding my post, as it was written. :happy:

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  • IllustratedxGirl
    IllustratedxGirl Posts: 240 Member
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    You actually LIKE Hollywood Blvd

    You think the Hollywood sign is a big deal

    You take pictures next to the Hollywood Star off your choice

    You walk reaaaallyyyy slowly down Hollywood Blvd

    You wear a backpack, have a big camera, and have a huge map in hand
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
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    You actually LIKE Hollywood Blvd

    You think the Hollywood sign is a big deal

    You take pictures next to the Hollywood Star off your choice

    You walk reaaaallyyyy slowly down Hollywood Blvd

    You wear a backpack, have a big camera, and have a huge map in hand

    OMG! Yes yes yes!!

    And they think they can photograph ANYONE they like. lol
  • SillaWinchester
    SillaWinchester Posts: 363 Member
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    The volume of your GPS is turned up as loud as it can get (and it's taking you in circles.)
  • mybeesknees
    mybeesknees Posts: 633
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    You put on an accent to try to blend in.

    You use the local slang, but it's all wrong.

    You're wearing a fanny pack and often digging in it.

    You're asking where you can find a store nearby so you can buy more film for the camera.

    You believe in stereotypes (i.e. all Texans have horses, every Californian knows how to surf).

    You think you know everything and it's your job to fill the others in about the area.

    For once, it's not considered bad to point.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
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    You laugh up your sleeve at our accents. Why did you come here again?

    Or alternatively, you actually ask if you can, "Get there from here." It's Theah from Heah! (Don't get me started on "Ayuh," and you don't have the first clue about "dow.')

    You drive 2mi/hr. "Oh look! A bird! Flowers! Dirt!"

    Ditto the expensive lobstah in the OP.

    But whatever. It's nice to see you, and I hope you have a pleasant visit. I don't blame you for coming, because I live in a beautiful state! *wave*
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
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    ... You pose for a snapshot next to a parked limousine/luxury vehicle.
    ... You are boisterous.
    ... You greet everyone screaming.
    ... You make a spectacle of yourself.
    ... You assume you can drive into any gated community.
    ... You stop right in the middle of the foot traffic, to take a photo or to rummage through your bag.
    ... You make the statement, "I thought this is a 24hours city."
    ... You're overdressed or you're underdressed.
    ... You people-watch glassy-eyed.
    ... You assume that how you deliver your impression of the local dialect is correct. You fail to see it as an offence.
    ... You complain about how expensive everything is.
    ... You whine for all to hear.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    all tourists should watch this, especially if you're planning on coming to new york city.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LmPBPWHJu4

    you're a tourist. you're a jerk.

    but thats okay, because when i'm on vacation, i'm the jerk.
  • Ranocchia
    Ranocchia Posts: 73 Member
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    You order cappuccino after an heavy dinner

    I'm not sure why this one makes someone a tourist. My husband always orders a cappuccino after dinner when we are out regardless of where it is.

    Because I'm italian
    Only tourists do that
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,742 Member
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    You went to Red Lobster in Times Square.

    You speak German, Japanese or French and your whole crew is dressed in expensive clothes.

    You are Japanese and buying things in bulk at Tanger Outlet.

    substitute "Joe's Crab Shack on Branson Landing" and all of this works perfectly for Branson, Missouri as well. Nice!
  • graceire
    graceire Posts: 323 Member
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    You think that Beale St. is a good place to be after dark.

    You think that Rendezvous has good barbeque.
  • corehawk
    corehawk Posts: 41 Member
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    You think that Beale St. is a good place to be after dark.

    Hey, I am a native and think Beale is the place to be after dark.

    And everyone knows Central BBQ is the best :)
  • graceire
    graceire Posts: 323 Member
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    You think that Beale St. is a good place to be after dark.

    Hey, I am a native and think Beale is the place to be after dark.

    And everyone knows Central BBQ is the best :)

    Well I agree with the second sentence! BBQ nachos, but with the homemade potato chips instead of tortilla chips. Oh yeah...
  • sundevil17
    sundevil17 Posts: 12
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    - You are complaining about the heat (it's Arizona, what the hell do you expect?!)

    - You burn yourself on the seatbelt

    - You get heat stroke from not drinking enough water

    - You are walking in a big mob of asians with cameras, fanny backs, big hats, and itinerary in your hand LOL
  • darkrose20
    darkrose20 Posts: 1,139 Member
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    You are on Clearwater Beach in the summer. (Seriously, go to the East Coast and find a better beach.)

    You have a camera.

    You are at Busch Gardens.

    You have out of state plates.

    You have out of state health insurance.
  • MissMCassidy
    MissMCassidy Posts: 445
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    You complain about the altitude

    you actually think you'll get drunker just because of the altitude

    You think Casa Bonita is just in south park

    Your wearing uggs in 70* weather

    Your biking in the middle of freakin colfax at dark (are you just asking to be mugged?)

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