12 Dumb MISTAKES Tourists Make in New York City

What are some of the most common Tourist Mistakes to avoid in NYC?
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[@chsheraz4946]

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[@dkgy75]

Last time I visited NYC, I managed to get the wrong Subway train, I was travelling with my son who was 9 at the time, and didn't realise until I was in Brooklyn when I wanted to be in the Financial District. As a Londoner, I was really surprised how helpful the other passengers on the Subway were in helping me find my way back. One person was getting off at the next stop, and accompanied us through the station until we were certain to get the right way back. New Yorkers seem gruff, but it's no-nonsense rather than unfriendly.

[@crazeyjoe]

Another major mistake that should be added is visiting the same chain eateries in NYC that one can find in one's own home town.

[@lordhelmit1499]

That's an insulting one IMO. I see so many tourists eating at the Times Square Olive Garden or Applebees and I want to shake all of them

[@vyprrgirl3012]

I don’t even go to those chains in my hometown

[@agustindejesus7398]

@@iamethanmiller Et, Rats live in McDonalds. They come out at night to lick whatever they can when the store is close.

[@agustindejesus7398]

@@iamethanmillerEth, they live in any rest in NYC....i guess you will stop eating out....but it is a good idea. On the other hand....if you dont see it, it will not hurt you...but it could.

[@java-gn1xs]

@@agustindejesus7398 the first time I ever went on the subway in New York as a kid there was a rat on the subway and I was terrified but the locals didn’t really seem to have to much of a reactions

[@ICECHICK5]

We were headed to the Bronx zoo on the train and missed the stop! When we looked confused and asked someone for help six people gave us the proper advice all at once and we got there with no problem!

[@ActionKid]

All great tips! Restroom usage is so important in NYC!

[@agustindejesus7398]

Act, do i have to sit in the place for one and half hour before i walk away....that is usually when i feel like to go after i eat.

[@Hypestrike1]

Here's another tip: When strolling on the sidewalk, if you want to pause to take a photo, step close to the curb (but obviously not into traffic) or back against the side of a building to take your photo. NEVER stop right in the middle of the sidewalk because you will impede the flow of pedestrian traffic and are likely to get shouldered or bumped into by a fast-moving pedestrian.

[@agustindejesus7398]

Hype, thats a good one. I always get upset when three or four people stop on the middle of the sidewalk to talk and i have to say....excuse me in order to go by.

[@grazz7865]

Knocked to the ground and stepped on if it’s me😂😂

[@Hypestrike1]

@@grazz7865 I'm in New York right now and am sticking rigidly to my own rule.

[@nigel4776]

He mentions this in a previous guide

[@lohphat]

As Johnny T says: "Walk fast or get outta da way!"

[@SeaBassTian]

I definitely concur with the "knowing what you plan to order before getting online" tip. Once when I was a teen, we came into the city and stopped off at a diner for lunch. When I started hemming and hawing about what to order, the server straight up told me "I ain't got time for you, boy!"" Kind of sums it up.

[@psucsi4145]

Actually avoided a lot of these by watching a ton of your videos and piecing the tips together. Great compilation video. If I can add a tip, consider a bicycle tour of Central Park. Rent an e-bike if you worry about hills or pedaling for a couple hours. We saw most of the major attractions and can now target specific areas to focus on in future visits.

[@hicksi53]

MUST say that my favourite/surprising thing about Manhattan was how NICE the locals were to me (Australian). SO MUCH is said about New Yorkers and their behaviour that I expected to get lost/take a wrong turn/ need help and have to step aside, get out maps, look to the heavens to determine north, and re-orient MYSELF. But often someone would just stop to help. It was amazing and I will be forever thankful.

[@amandaleggett]

I know people assume that New Yorkers are jerks, but we were just there for the first time for a week in April, and every single local we interacted with was *wonderful*. Friendly, helpful, engaging. We didn’t have a single bad experience, and we’re from the south, so we have a pretty high standard for friendliness 😅

[@E4Sierra]

That largely depends on what particular area/neighborhood you're in (within any given borough). If however you remain mostly in places where tourists tend to concentrate, it makes sense that residents were friendly and willing to take time to help.

[@juanone66]

Thank you for pointing out that New Yorkers are almost always willing to help out visitors. We're usually in a hurry (I mean, just look at the place!) but if your question is specific you'll get a quality answer most of the time. If you're ever in a real jam, there's no one you'd rather have around than a New Yorker!

[@douglasjgallup]

I lived in NYC for years and tip#4 is gold. New yorkers really aren't rude, but if you stop and look for directions in a busy part of a station or in the middle of the sidewalk you'll get some crap. As a tourist please be aware that 9 million people actually live here and they're trying to get to work/pick up kids/buy groceries/get home. My two big tips: 1) spend time in the outer boroughs. They're less busy but there's lots of great things to see like Coney Island, Arthur Avenue, Brooklyn museum, etc. 2) schedule a Big Apple Greeter. Did you know you can get a *free* tour guide to take you around for 4 hours? They even match you with someone with similar interests as you.

[@janettejones5264]

I love the boroughs first places I visit on any day trip

[@janettejones5264]

New yorkers are Not rude some of the nicest people on earth they are just trying to get to where they need to go

[@amorepixie7]

Hi how can I schedule a big apple greeter ?

[@brentk2968]

The restrooms at the Shops at Columbus Circle are the best in midtown!

[@BxBabyDoll]

Bathroom tip is good, but if you're caught out there and you're near a department store, go for it. We were near Rock Center and we all had to go, so we went into Saks. Not only did we use one of the nicest restrooms in a dept. store that I've ever seen, we got to see all the fabulous things we could not afford🤣

[@chadhiggins9944]

Such great information! I love how thoughtful your tips actually are... Not the generic, run of the mill stuff. Glad you are doing well my dude.

[@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

Rule 3!!!!! should apply everywhere. hate when people wait for the LAST second to check the menu when theres a huge line

[@HereBeBarr]

amen

[@JF-vw9lv]

Especially when you can view menus online or from your phone.

[@ellebelle6439]

I never do i just look and order anything I can see because I usually walk in randomly and it's too busy to stand outside and pull up the menu 😅

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

And of you're not sure, let someone go in front of you!

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Hey Jon I agree that rule 1 and 3 are the best tips for people who are visiting NYC for the first time.

[@africknchickn_YT]

I’m definitely going to show this to my family before ANY travel to a big city. Most of these are applicable in any big city, and it’s super helpful to have it all in one video. Thanks Barr!

[@mariyahsmith1539]

The New Yorker helping you out is 100% true even if you don’t ask I was there just this past week and just me thinking out loud provided me with great help just about anyone there is willing to help with directions don’t be scared to speak up they are listening 👂

[@Travelwithchris]

Checking the weather is definitely a must in NYC , I made that mistake both times I've visited! 😂 Great video brother!

[@HereBeBarr]

Most definitely!

[@renaudgisselbrecht7603]

I’ m french and i’ m preparing my first trip to NY with your advices ! Thank you john !

[@Neville60001]

Canadian guy from Toronto (considered to be like New York but of Canada) here: many of these tips are the same for visiting Toronto as well, particularly the one about using public transit.

[@susie9893]

Yes, I think for a lot of major cities. It's the same here in Sydney (and I think a lot of tourists think that cos Australia has the reputation of being laid back that Sydney will be slow paced. Nup)

[@MsHellSinKi]

Thank you for those helpful tips! Hope I’ll come back to NYC soon!

[@TheChillyCucumber]

Yes!! I know exactly what day you’re talking about!! I was so excited about the 62 degree weather and my partner and I decided to take a walk to the little island from his place on the UWS. We went outside, walked a few blocks, and ran back to his apartment. I was literally slurring my words because my mouth was too cold to move!! The wind chill was the worst. Hoping tomorrow’s forecast of 64 degrees in the evening is more accurate!

[@danielwindham5338]

Love watching your video, their are very helpful and informal. When I go to new york for the first time, I'm using your video to help me visit new york. I love to go to new york city for two weeks.

[@dorisq9241]

Thank you for your and Ben's honesty! Thanks for also sharing challenges tourists and others can make while in NYC.

[@girldaddividendinvestor]

Great tips! That hourly temp check is HUGE. 🤣🤣 We just saw a 27° swing in one day in Chicago.

[@mentonerodominicano]

I was in NYC last September and avoided the Observation decks because I did not want to get into long lines. I almost did get the train in the wrong direction once and this seems to be more common on the tiny stations with old confusing signage.

[@grazz7865]

The observation deck at Hudson yards -I think it’s called the point? There is such a long line, they give you about 9 seconds to take your picture and move out for the next person.

[@EscapingtheEmptyNest]

All right.. We made ONE of those mistakes on our trip. I wanted a gyro in times Square, and I ordered one from a cart, and it was served on a HOT DOG BUN! SMH. Great video Jon!

[@HereBeBarr]

Hahahah. That's too funny.

[@agustindejesus7398]

Esca, if you only knew about how filthy those carts are, where they rest at night...you will forget about eating anything from those carts. They rest around 11 and 12th avenues in a nasty warehouse full of rodents....big ones.

[@Neville60001]

This is why the city government oF Toronto tried to create an official Toronto food cart a few years ago.

[@fhputube]

Hi bud, love your content! Been smashing all your videos even though I've been to NYC a few times. I'm taking my GF there in Sept. I've learnt so much more from your channel, thanks!

[@westie430]

Ben @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="244">4:04</a> 😂😂 Thanks for the tips Jon! Always good to know. Hopefully will be able to come to the city next year🙏

[@richgrealish]

Great tips John and things that everyone, not just tourists must follow. Must admit they're pretty much tips for absolutely anywhere in the world regardless of how big or small the city.

[@Marlon_Torres]

Good stuff Jon! I have been to NYC a bunch of times, but I am always picking up good tips from you bro! 🙌🏽

[@bhismilinirampersad3360]

I definitely know about checking the weather 😄👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 thanks for the info again

[@barblarkin2733]

Thanks for the great tips. Will be visiting New York in April and this video helped alot.

[@patrickbateman161]

Wife and I are making our first trip out to NYC next month. Thanks for the video, we are excited to tour this place.

[@jencrecelius3565]

Some of these are just common sense and basic manners for anywhere but I guess there are people out there who still need reminding! Great vid as always though! :)

[@woltersworld]

Great tips! And number 1 is the best one! So true!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks 🙏🏻 can’t wait to meet for pizza in NYC

[@JF-vw9lv]

Here be Mark.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Thanks so much for these helpful tips. New York City is definitely on my iteniary for places to visit. You provided very good information to keep in mind. Cheers! ✌️

[@s13llarblx]

Thanks Jon! You've helped me with my New York trip! Thanks for all good tips!

[@alisonthorn2573]

Terrific video. I drive in all the time and always use a parking garage. One time I needed to make a pit stop, 20 minutes or so. Parked on the street and refused to use the kiosk to pay. I left, came back 45 minutes later and some fabulous New Yorker had paid for me and left slip under my wiper blade. Can you believe it? New Yorkers are the best! (This was two weeks ago too!)

[@HereBeBarr]

Wow, that's amazing!

[@peterwelby]

@@HereBeBarr Multiple robberies and stabbings on the subway yesterday

[@chuckh4077]

@@peterwelby where are the ninja turtles??? ( not the lame CGI Turtles)They are still stuck back in time. Hope they return soon to deal with the rising crime rate.

[@peterwelby]

@@chuckh4077 I don't know but the guy who got mugged and stabbed at and 168th st could have used some help. Is this a joke to you?

[@chuckh4077]

@@peterwelby that's what the city needs. Ninja turtles beating up bad guys so innocent people don't get hurt. Simple

[@MikeD-dl5lk]

Another great video. These are the kinds of videos that can be redone/ updated every couple of years as things change. I definitely got burned by the CD guys, wanting $20 for their rap album. I also underestimated the Central park size. I took notes of your mid town food tour from last Fall, and hit up a couple when I was in NYC last October. Keep up the good work!

[@Daveabbey]

The CD hustlers are some of the biggest scum around IMO.

[@jorgeperalta6581]

On my first trip to NYC, I wanted to order some pizza but wasn’t sure about which type of pizza. I was holding up the line for about 30-45 seconds and the pizza clerk told me to “get back in line when I’m ready to order because we have other people in line.” I understood and learned from it.

[@HereBeBarr]

It's nothing personal.

[@jorgeperalta6581]

Didn’t take it personally but understood that this is a fast paced city and we to be ready. I love NYC, can’t wait to go back.

[@johnmshaw49]

Hahaha.

[@maril1379]

Things move fast here. Yes that's normal. Best to know what you want to order.

[@TheSanityMachine33]

"No pizza for you!!!" Seinfeld style.... ;) like the soup N*zi episode!

[@rafaelquintero2502]

I love your videos! I'll go to NY next week 😌 for 2nd time and I'm doing a "Here be Barr's Marathon" 😆 thans a lot for all your advice!

[@stevenj2380]

Reiterating abut subway. There is no such thing as 'red line, blue line..' etc. Don't ever ask about taking 'Blue Line" etc. to such and such a place. Nor is there anything called "OWL Service" *bus, or " Night Busses". Most NYers have never heard of such a thing. Bus routes and numbers stay the same. Unfortunately, some late night subway line overlapping services are combined, amongst differences. But then, repairs and emergencies may cause detours or service stops that your apps can't account for. At your own risk. Even some deaths this year, from pushing onto tracks and knifings in subway at increasing rate - mostly mentally ill homeless. Be aware of persons around and stay back from track. while waiting ( avoid crowds as well, if possible) . Too many young females are totally absorbed in their phones. lots of time on entering/ exiting I have been inches away and they are oblivious.

[@spoonie821]

As a Londoner who visited New York (just Yesterday as of from this post) I do have to say the city is AMAZING 😍 I am glad to say that I only did 2 of the things that you said to avoid to 1 of which is Central Park we spent 2 hrs in Central Park but we did want to do other things 2 was misreading the Subway but I must say that is probably the only gripe I've got with NY. The public transport either partial informal or just isn't informal non whatsoever (tho I never did use the bus so I cannot speak for that) but go to any London Underground & you will know not just your line (or be reassured that this line will call at your stop) but also if there are any lines ideal for you to transfer in order to reach your destination. Not only that but I wish that for the sake tourist's there was any way to say if this is a stop that is nearby a landmark for example if you were at London Underground & you wanted to get off at Hyde Park or Buckingham Palace the train via an automated PA or on map will say "this is Green Park alight here for Hyde Park or Buckingham Palace " other than that the Subway was ok to use but one I can't stand is NTransit (NJ Transit?🤷‍♂️) but you really need to be more forthcoming with the info on your trains dude we only used it twice (from & to the airport) but using your train system was hella confusing. But hey I do plan to go again New York is one hell of a city & the fact that the city is mapped like a grid it's really easy to find your way around, put bluntly 7th ave = Times Square 6th ave = financial district & 5th ave = is shops galore! Anyways I'll keep this video in for when I next go. CHEERS!!!!!! 😁

[@karimedinburgh]

Nice video , thanks for sharing !

[@Hockeydad25]

My family and I just did our first NYC trip. I think these are great suggestions however I do have to disagree with one of them… instead of picking one observatory I think you should pick two. One to see the city during the day and the other at night. We did The Edge at Hudson yards as our day observatory and Top of the Rock for the night one. You really need to see the City from both day and night perspectives.

[@TheHonorableAngelinaNordstrom]

Great tips! I'm keeping these in mind.

[@cecillemarie8188]

We love you, John! You’re the best at New York vacation blogs. We love how you talk. ❤

[@vernolabullock5918]

Thanks for the heads up about New York and the do's and don't about it. God bless u always 🙏 😮

[@chandlerbingbong]

Big stores like Macey's, Bloomingdales etc are always handy for the loo

[@woodlands879]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@dianedudley4101]

I made the bike mistake! Rented it outside Central Park and rode to our hotel at 5th and 37th street, through Times Square! Absolutely terrifying! (And crazy)! Got smarter next time and rented one and stayed within Central Park! Thanks here be Barr, your videos helped our trip to New York be a successful one! (Of course I didn’t see this video, otherwise wouldn’t have rented that citibike that day, 🤣)

[@viancyarias2676]

Me encantas todos los videos de este chico, demasiado informativos. Gracias!

[@Beacon_NY]

This tip relates to the pros and cons of visiting and living in NYC. Due to the immense and unique amenities everywhere in the city, one could be tempted to overspend and go broke if one isn't careful with their budget. It isn't small town USA where you have one or two Main St with a few outlying strip malls that sell generic goods.

[@susie9893]

Easy solution - just don't spend

[@JayHelms]

Just found your videos. Really clever stuff. Legit. Thank you.

[@The_Alexandra_B]

ParkWhiz is my go to when looking for parking in the city. We once parked our car for 3 days over Presidents’ Day weekend for less than $80.

[@michelvanerkelens3303]

I have been in NYC back in 2003, unfortunately all by myself but still enjoyed myself. I went out in the evening and was a little flabbergasted by all the advertising on broadway and around. Would like to visit once more someday. I had a guide that i found on the internet, she showed me around and even bought me a subway daycard or something like that. Did not cost me anything so in return i payed for lunch and drinks and i gave her some gifts like souvenirs from the Netherlands.

[@si06civic86]

I was drunk one time and ended up taking an express train to Brooklyn 🤦‍♂️. Now I always make sure its local.

[@HereBeBarr]

Well at least you had a good excuse

[@faithwerksdesigns6197]

Thanks for mentioning bathrooms, we're coming up next week with 3 little boys and I didn't even think about that. Thank you!!!!

[@peterjaro6804]

The last one is SOOO true! People say Paris and Rome are nightmares to use a car in, but NOTHING is worse than NYC, especially Manhattan. Everyone drives with a kind of perseived entitlement, as in ' I live here; I can do what I like driving ' or ' I'm a Taxi so MOVE OVER ' not to mention the money making 'machine' of parking- and traffic fines/tickets. Everywere else in the States (including LA, DC and Chicago) a car is good to have, if not essential... but in NY I use the Subway, the Hudson River Transports and taxies. Not always convenient but WAY better than driving and parking yourself.

[@georgiasmith7615]

I never felt the need to visit an observation desk. I usually stay at a hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn. I just look out my hotel window for a great view of Manhattan. I think people should think about staying in a hotel outside of Midtown Manhattan to get a view of how real New Yorkers live!

[@HereBeBarr]

That's an interesting point, stay on a high floor at hotel with a view. Skip the observation deck.

[@UnseenVoices]

Missed your NYC videos! Great one 🙌

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks Tasos!!

[@themi6sportsnetwork171]

The biggest mistake is not taking public transit over Uber, Lyft, or taxi because NYC has such a good transit system. I would say this mistake applies to other large cities such as Chicago, SF, and Boston.

[@vinyalonde]

I am visiting New York City in mid March and your videos are extremely helpful - thanks. For what it is worth, I remember hearing my parents and their friends talking about visiting NYC in the sixties and their comment about cabbies was that it was always best to give the driver an intersection rather than an actual address.

[@rickyc2651]

How was your trip? I’m going next week alone and I’m nervous but excited lol

[@vinyalonde]

@@rickyc2651 It was a good trip. I loved it. I never felt that I was at risk or in danger. Yes, there were some rough patches, and as in any big city, I try to be aware of who and what is around me. I got approached a few times on the subway by people asking for money. I just said no and they moved on. I hope you have a great time!

[@rickyc2651]

@@vinyalonde thank you so much and I’m glad it was good for you! That was one thing that kind of made me nervous was I didn’t want anyone to bother me or try to hustle me for anything but I guess that can be expected in a big city. I just hope they’ll move along as well lol.

[@vinyalonde]

@@rickyc2651 You will have a great time. I got approached twice in 10 days. I had more people offering to help me to be honest. There are some very kind people in NYC.

[@potrelviewer9536]

About issue n°4, my idea would be to plan every one of your commutal travels (metro, bus) before your trip, and then at each night in your hotel or B&B or whatever dorm location you are, double check your tomorrow trip and see if there's no station or bus stop that's closed for some reason.

[@CameraLooks]

Thank you for sharing video like this. I enjoyed watching New york from Toronto. Stay connected my new fan friend.

[@orangecat5036]

Another thing is makeing sure you carry you're medical insurance card and ID card, Cause hospital or clinic heaven for bid, you need to-go inside they won't even be bothered with you if you don't have that information on you.

[@davet1081AA]

Great video! Also, be careful with those 'cage-like' revolving subway entrances. If you don't enter the very first opening available, it'll steal your fare & lock you out. Grab any luggage or packages thru the emergency exit once you've payed & entered.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yes, that's actually a great tip! For Part 6 of this series haha.

[@chuckh4077]

Avoid going late at night and watch out for groups of guys carrying a stereo speaker on their shoulders. They will casually ask you for the time but they are trying to rob you.

[@PostcardCathy]

That weather report tip, to me, is mostly common sense but even so, you should do it everywhere, including your hometown, not just NYC. And the stopping at the topping at the top of the stairs is simply common courtesy and can be applied to many other places ie the escalator at the mall amd is something you should have learned in early childhood.

[@susie9893]

I found a lot of these common sense but unfortunately there are SO many ppl out there who do exactly this! Happens where I live all the time and most of the time it happens you can tell that person is new to the city (OR just in their own little world and inconsiderate of everyone else)

[@georgiasmith7615]

Good episode! These could equally apply to visiting any large city like DC or Chicago!

[@Neville60001]

Or Toronto, London Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, Rome, etc.

[@robertrichter7702]

DC ? DC is small ..Ft Worth is bigger than DC.. Chicago yea , but DC ? 😅

[@georgefoord475]

going to the toilet is key, there is none in nyc and coming from the uk it was a shock not see any public toilets

[@HereBeBarr]

yes, it's annoying.

[@chuckh4077]

Just go into the alley and take a leak behind the dumpster. Take care you don't piss on a bm sleeping behind the dumpster. 😄

[@AmbroseChamberpot]

@@chuckh4077 only problem is that there's only like 4 alleyways in all of Manhattan

[@chuckh4077]

@@AmbroseChamberpot not according to the movies. Alleys everywhere in NYC

[@BigJackGameplays]

At first I thought this would be a boring video, with a smug new yorker, but I clicked anyway. Best decision I did hahaha; I loved the video; I like that you give the information quickly and the reason behind it, with some quick examples too :D

[@BeauRaids]

I’m going to New York with my aunt and uncle for spring break. We plan to hit all the ghostbusters spots. I’m really excited, and thanks for the information 👍

[@TalsoJesus]

Going to nyc next week , thanks for the video.

[@melissam7146]

The Summit wasn’t open yet when we went last July. I was kind of “meh” on the whole observation deck idea to start with but we went to The Edge, and it actually turned out to her the coolest thing we did. Loved it.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@honorrolls5415]

Great tips indeed, number one trip best tip of all. Being a native Nee Yorker but relocated , we I visit I find NY C folks very helpful and considerate once I was lost asked a traffic cop directions he stopped traffic on w 34 street n let me make a u turn that’s considerate n helpful Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@manolokonosko2868]

I love Central Park, especially on the weekends. When I loved alone for over a year one time, it was one of my favorite places to visit and walk through. Never a boring day there. It's also a great place to walk, run, bike or skate for exercise. If you only walk, guaranteed you will burn at least 1000 calories that day.

[@redpepper5984]

I came in here to look for special advice but this just seems like a regular advice to me tbh. But that’s even better!! Which means NYC is the city for me. thank you for the video

[@mr_hands]

id love to visit new york one day much love from england 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@insertnamehere5146]

my daughter had the same dream. she is there with her boyfriend at the moment. They are both from the UK like you. it might be a big disappointment for you. the food is good but there are addicts everywhere and whole place stinks of cannabis.

[@yourneologism]

Thank you! My daughter and her family will be visiting...I sent this video to all of them!

[@Suzibird307]

Another great video, Jon

[@billparry7058]

On our visit from 🇬🇧 i think we did most of those 🙄😂😂Will have to come over again and do it better. Excellent advice thank you.

[@tleed6474]

I live in a huge tourist area and have to deal with tourists all summer. I know it is annoying, but I would NEVER give them attitude or be mean or even tell them to hurry up, geesh. They are bringing money into the area, as I am sure tourists are in NY. So, New Yorkers, take a chill pill and maybe smile and laugh it off. You chose, just as I did, to live in a tourist area. Its not the end of the world if someone gets in your way. I am going to Manhattan for the first time ever, and surely hope I am welcomed. The more I see these Videos the more I wonder how my happy my visit will be....

[@cocoaorange1]

Good tips. Hopefully I will visit New York someday.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

New Yorkers are some of my favourite people. They're direct, not rude. I have relatives in Queens (I'm Canadian).

[@Kiariladyboss]

Amazing job Jon, LIKE USUAL🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks my friend

[@robertpalatsky5017]

My dad and I have gotten lost a few times in the city, but there were always nice people that helped us out. My friend told me most locals will help you so don't be afraid to ask.

[@dinoandes]

Went to NY twice during summer. My third time was in Winter and #1 was my biggest mistake. Learned it the hard way. Thanks for these tips. Great reminders.

[@markwisniewski2227]

When I first was living on St. Marks Place in Park Slope, I once took the D train the wrong way and ended up half way to Coney Island. I ended up an hour and a half late to meet up with friends. And this was before cell phones.

[@jamezhall2066]

OMG!!!!! This here is the best ever of what and what not to do. I'm born and raised in NYC and I go through this everyday with people. Like guys do your homework. 🤨

[@supman7674]

Love your channel bro! I’ll be booking to NYC soon! Where should I book? Are Airbnb’s near Barclays Center the way to go? Thanks!

[@gabbym2000]

One of the biggest mistakes I made as a tourist in NYC was telling the taxi driver I wasn’t from NYC and was in fact a tourist. At first, he came off as very friendly and polite, but that quickly changed once the ride was over. I didn’t have cash on me, so when I went to pay with my card, I clicked the card paying option and all of the sudden he was demanding I pay in cash and that I had apparently clicked the cash paying option, which I certainly did not. My sister was there as a witness. After arguing with me for a few minutes, he forced me take out money from an ATM at a nearby convenience store after threatening to call the police. Moral of the story is: always carry cash on you when riding a taxi and don’t let them know you’re a tourist. I ended up taking Lyfts and Ubers the rest of the trip when I wasn’t walking. 😅

[@datguySC2]

that my friend is why cabs are going out of business

[@Stonecoldalston]

Rule never when when visiting any city never let them know you’re a tourist people will try to get over on you especially in a as city like New York

[@bkNEWYAWK]

No, you definitely could've paid with your card. It's just that the processing fees would come out of his pocket. You should've taken him up on the offer to call the cops. The cop would've sided with you.

[@CGSevenxPhoto]

That's called bullying smh and it's scary. No regular taxes for me.

[@psucsi4145]

No soup for you... Good ordering advice anywhere. Great video!

[@mandixoloveyourself7788]

I’ve never made any of these mistakes, am I a local yet? Haha. I did take my friend to a random street food vendor but he let us sample the curry and it was great! Also 110% true on assuming NY’ers are mean… they are some of the kindest people I’ve met and I live in NC! Had so many great convos there, people are a lot more open and friendly!! Love the videos as always!!

[@peteyd6228]

Made the A Train/C Train mistake when trying to go to the Natural History Museum several years ago. I would wholeheartedly agree with the last one as well.

[@razzmatazz0077]

Tx ur real lives saver mate

[@juliejensen7370]

These tips are just awesome. Take it from a former New Yorker!

[@jababasu5302]

I'm traveling to nyc in a month. Lapping these up!