For anyone from out of town I created;
New York Submay MTA survival 101 by a non resident traveler.
1. Don't smile on the train.2. Stand up straight.3. Don't look at people directly.4. If they look at you don't look away.5. Ignore the crazy people even though you want to stare.6. Don't give the homeless pregnant lady money. (even though my heart bled for her)7. Don't hi-five the religious fanatics yelling at their top of their lungs in the name of "Jesus!" (Even though I really wanted to.)8. Don't drop your metro card.9. Don't sqaush into the subway the last minute thinking you don't have to hold on to the rail. (You'll fall into someone(s) and hurt your shoulder like I did.)10. Don't lose sight of your wife. (they tend to walk fast and get side tracked by the pretty mosaics)
The Do's from an outsider
1. Do enjoy the detour you might find yourself in a really cool location like the Grand Central Station.2. Do be a gentlemen always, get up for the lady who needs a seat.3. Do make sure your metro card is in hand before you get to the turnstyle.4. Do stay focused on your wife's butt and on not someone elses (It might be a dude's).5. Do enjoy the entertainment. (It's FREE!)6. Do ask for directions. (Even though the metro cops may not speak English)7. Do enjoy the smells.8. Do carry something light.9. Do wear shoes (when Duana wore flip flops her feet turned black, ON THE BOTTOM)10. Do wash your hands before and after riding the sub.
