NYC 101

With NYC 101, I intend to share with you some pieces of useful info I learned during my recent visit to New York City. NYC is indeed the busiest city in the world and the city never sleeps. Just a ride on the subway train proved it right. People always seem to be in a hurry and trains never run out of passengers even during late nights as the subway service runs 24/7. You probably thought that some of the basic things that we do here in the Philippines are applicable in NYC like I did but not quite. In fast food chains, to mean you're gonna eat inside the store you should use the term "to stay" and "to go" if you're gonna take the food outside of store. They won't get it right away if you use "dine in" or "take out." If you're a fan of iced tea, make sure that you tell them you like "sweetened/lemon iced tea" otherwise they're gonna give you a plain cold tea. If you got used to leaving your junk on the table after eating at least in fast food chains, then don't bring that habit in NYC as they're serious about self-service. People who would use the table after you might get mad at you if you just leave without cleaning your junk. Who among you don't give gratuity/tip when eating in a fine-dining restaurant? Same here, I actually give depending on the quality of service provided. Well, this practice is not accepted in NYC. Never leave a diner without giving gratuity/tip otherwise the food server can run after you! This is because it's mandated in their law. Same rule applies with taxi/cab services. There you have it! I hope you found this helpful on your forthcoming or future visit to New York City.