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Riding the NYC Subway is always interesting, and if you’ve been on the Subway often, chances are you can think of atleast five different annoying habits. Like the person fumbling for the Metrocard at the turnstiles, or the seat hogs who refuse to give their seats to a pregnant woman. Often these are untold rituals and you simply have to watch and learn. We have listed a few handy tips: On the Subway Platform At rush hour, New York City subway platforms often grow extremely crowded. New people pour in every minute. This effect is compounded by the fact that, at many stations, the arriving trains are already almost full. Allow people who have already been waiting before you to board the train first. When entering the subway station pay utmost attention to the movements of the other travelers. Allow people in the car to exit first. Pay attention to yourself, and to other people. If the train is crowded, don’t hog the whole pole. If the train/platform is crowded and there is a mom with a child in a stroller, let her on. Do not invade the personal space of other riders. Try not to engage other passengers in small talk; specially if they are preoccupied with personal activities as they usually do not like to be disturbed. If traveling with friends, keep your conversation personal and low on volume. Be mindful of your backpack and hair, they should not be disturbing to a fellow passenger. Getting in and out Keep your MetroCard handy. Have a backup Metrocard. This is not only for the benefit of the people behind you, but for your own benefit as well. Try not to “learn” the vending machine during rush-hour. Subway trains are often crowded; if standing by a door as the train pulls into the station, and you’re not getting off, get off anyway and allow people to exit the train. A lot of these are unspoken customs and can be sometimes difficult for a newcomer in the city to understand. Cultural norms may differ, but common sense should be applied when in public spaces like the train. There are quite a few resources and guides on what is acceptable behavior. Having lived in New York City for five years, illustrator and T-shirt designer Nathan Pyle was fascinated by the unique habits of New Yorkers. In NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, Pyle reveals the secrets and unwritten rules for living in and visiting New York including the answers to such burning questions as, how do I hail a cab? What is a bodega? Which way is Uptown? Each tip is a little story illustrated in simple black and white drawings. This easy-to-read book is available on Amazon on Kindle and Paperback. Imagination + creativity = artwork
These beautiful artworks of Metro Card collages are made by a New York based designer and artist called Nina Boesch. Check out more at http://www.metrocardyourself.com/index.html. |