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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
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And If That Isn't A True Blue Miracle
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Dear NYC Tourist
Welcome to New York. We are glad that you have chosen the Big Apple as your vacation destination and we hope that you enjoy your stay here.
Just a couple of quick reminders as you tour this great city:
1. They call it "rush hour" for a reason. Although you are here for a leisurely vacation, many of us commute to the city for work every day. Busy hubs of transportation such as Penn Station and Grand Central, are NOT tourist attractions. It is not in any of our best interests for you to block people who are trying to catch trains by walking at a leisurely pace, taking pictures and looking around at your surroundings. Keep the line moving. Especially on hot summer days like yesterday, when there is no ventilation in these stations, it is important that you keep moving as quickly as possible so that we can all get to where we are going quickly and out of the heat.
2. I understand you may be unfamiliar with your surroundings, but please try to avoid wandering aimlessly around looking for signs directing you to your train. If you see me with a jacket and tie on and a briefcase, it probably means I need to get somewhere. If you are lost, ask me or one of our trained information specialists. But please try to stay out of my way or I will be forced to move you myself.
3. NEVER hold open the subway doors. That can get you killed. Now is not the time to be asking if this train goes downtown, holding the doors open and preventing the train from leaving the station. They have these wonderful things called maps that you can use to see how to get where you need to be.
4. You do NOT need to stop every 5 feet to take a picture.
By remembering these simple reminders, we will all be alot better off.
Once again, enjoy your stay in NY and please feel free to ask one of our friendly New Yorkers if they can be of any assistance.
Sincerely:
Disgruntled Commuter
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Posted 7/28/05 9:25 AM  |
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! I think about this everyday! My favorite is when they stop in the middle of the sidewalk to stare at the very tall buildings!!!! Hey its a big one - get over it and move!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:26 AM |
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dooodles
When you wish upon a star
Member since 5/05 11997 total posts
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
I'm thinking you should print this up and hang it at Penn Station and Grand Central on your way home! Look at all the happy people there will be if only someone explained the rules! 
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:27 AM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
22 Months?!!!!
Member since 5/05 13659 total posts
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And If That Isn't A True Blue Miracle
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by missus-hbradio
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! I think about this everyday! My favorite is when they stop in the middle of the sidewalk to stare at the very tall buildings!!!! Hey its a big one - get over it and move!!!!!!!!
yesterday i had to travel to NJ and had to commute through GC and Penn and NJ Transit. It was RIDICULOUS
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:28 AM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
OMG
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:28 AM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
Member since 5/05 26170 total posts
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by CaptainCharisma424
4. You do NOT need to stop every 5 feet to take a picture.
soooo true!!!!!
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:29 AM |
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LMFitz
life is good
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
And can you please grasp the courtesy of standing to the right on escalators and stairs?? We drive on the right side of the road - can't you just keep to the right so I can pass on your left?!? Is it that difficult to comprehend that perhaps I would like to walk at a pace slightly faster than you - get out of the way! 
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:32 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Can I add one?
5. When boarding public transportation, your voluminous shopping bags do not require their own seat(s). If you are that concerned about them hitting the floor or touching the overhead racks, spring for a cab.
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:34 AM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
I wonder if the Italians thought the same of me when i was in Italy  
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:35 AM |
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Salason
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Tourists drive me crazy!!!!!
Posted by LMFitz
And can you please grasp the courtesy of standing to the right on escalators and stairs?? We drive on the right side of the road - can't you just keep to the right so I can pass on your left?!? Is it that difficult to comprehend that perhaps I would like to walk at a pace slightly faster than you - get out of the way!
When I first started commuting in the city, I apparently wasnt walking fast enough in the left "lane" of the subway escalator (and I tend to walk pretty fast) and some crazy woman literally punched me in the back and then pushed me all the way up the stairs! now that's extreme!
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:36 AM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by Salason
When I first started commuting in the city, I apparently wasnt walking fast enough in the left "lane" of the subway escalator (and I tend to walk pretty fast) and some crazy woman literally punched me in the back and then pushed me all the way up the stairs! now that's extreme!
OH I would've ******* beat the **** out of her!!!!!! 
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:39 AM |
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ChristineR
New Year, New Beginnings!
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Christine
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Love it! 
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:42 AM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman
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Tania
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
this is so true. I hate going into the city especially since I have to push the stroller and these tourists are so damn slow, get out of my way.
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:46 AM |
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LMFitz
life is good
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by Salason
When I first started commuting in the city, I apparently wasnt walking fast enough in the left "lane" of the subway escalator (and I tend to walk pretty fast) and some crazy woman literally punched me in the back and then pushed me all the way up the stairs! now that's extreme!
OMG!!
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| Posted 7/28/05 9:50 AM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
HAD to send this to DH - he is the epitome of a NYC commuter.
May I add....
Dear Commuter:
Please turn your ipod down when you are next to me. I have no desire to listen to your second-hand music. And stop popping your gum, goddammit!! You sound like a friggin' cow!!
Oh and that urgent cell phone call -- take it into the vestibule or else speak in a low voice. We don't all need to hear about your girlfriend's bad hair day!! 
Message edited 7/28/2005 10:12:08 AM.
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:11 AM |
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jms100303
Luv my munchkins
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Jennifer
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
LOL - this is great. I hate when you are walking along and they stop to just look up. What the F * C K! Have they never seen a tall bldg before.
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:13 AM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Omg Don I am in tears from laughing so hard...
I LOOOOVE IT 
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:25 AM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by Redhead
I wonder if the Italians thought the same of me when i was in Italy
Good point! I often think that myself.. do I act like the typical annoying tourist when I am on vacation... ? I hope not I love to take pictures and espcially in Greece and Italy I was a picture hog. And I've done lots of "tours" so I might come across just as clueless as the NY tourists..
Though I still feel like the NYer in me is always "on" and I'm still always running around, even on vacation, when everyone else is dragging their azzes..
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:27 AM |
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Donna
1 year already!!
Member since 5/05 3360 total posts
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Donna
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Can I add one?
Dear NYC tourist -
Since you have the whole day to be in our wonderful city is there any reason why you you must eat lunch/go shopping during the height of lunch hour? Please save lunch hour (eating and shopping) for the rest of who have to make every minute of it count.
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:42 AM |
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suvenR
designer mutt
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Dear NYC Tourist,
If you do not get the hell out of my way, I will elbow you out of my way and into a puddle. Then, you can use that camera to take a picture of me laughing at you.
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:44 AM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman
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Tania
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by suvenR
Dear NYC Tourist,
If you do not get the hell out of my way, I will elbow you out of my way and into a puddle. Then, you can use that camera to take a picture of me laughing at you.
Now, that's mean.
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:45 AM |
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Salason
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Posted by Donna
Can I add one?
Dear NYC tourist -
Since you have the whole day to be in our wonderful city is there any reason why you you must eat lunch/go shopping during the height of lunch hour? Please save lunch hour (eating and shopping) for the rest of who have to make every minute of it count.
LOL i know it's unreasonable but sometimes in the AM in Starbucks I just want to scream get out of my way, i'm late for work and youre going to the freakin statue of liberty! of course theres always a group of 10 who have to read the entire menu and dont know how to order (umm isnt there starbucks on every corner EVERYWHERE in the world?!) 
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:48 AM |
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dld4e
I ♥ my boys!
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
Ohh this is all so true. I specially have to deal with tourists because I work on 5th ave. I sometimes can not get out of my building because there are people taking pictures in front of the door. Once I get out of the door, I have to practically walk on the edge of the curve to avoid all of the tourists. Otherwise, it would take me a half hour to walk to the subway. On a tourist free season it takes me 5 minutes. 
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| Posted 7/28/05 10:59 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Kathy
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
OMG this is GREAT!!! This is all SO TRUE!!! They drive me crazy every day! Especially since Im in a landmark building (aka tourist trap) in midtow above grand central (another trap) Love this letter!
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| Posted 7/28/05 11:01 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Re: Dear NYC Tourist
i agree 100%!!!!
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