Is it true New Yorkers can't stand tourists?

Question

I just wanted to know if this was really true because I'm from California and I planned to visit a relative out in NY soon.

LOL Wow @ all these guidelines, I feel like I'm going to a distance planet with non-humans or something. Being a Californian, I know the whole tourist situation. You wouldn't believe how many people come here wearing big snow jackets and gloves in 90 degree weather. lol. But I guess since LA is generally more laidback city, we really don't mind if people stop and take pics and stuff, just don't do it in traffic.

Answer 1

Whatever you do:
-Do not congest a line in a restaurant, coffee shop, store, etc., as you're trying to decide what you want.
-Stand as much in the middle of the subway (but along those grip rails that hang from the ceiling) as possible.
-If you're not moving swiftly, stand on the right side (or non "traffic moving" side) and let people pass you.
-On the sidewalk, just walk! If you stop to take pictures or just stop, take it off to the far right side.

My point is this: do everything you can to enjoy the world's most amazing metropolis. But NYers are a busy people who want to get to their destinations in a very timely manner. When you inhibit NYers from moving, that is a lack of courtesy in their eyes, and impatience ensues. It's not that they're necessarily mean to tourists; if anything, as long as you respect their people, culture, and aren't rude, NYers are generally a helpful, polite people.

Answer 2

the thing about tourists is many come here acting the same way they do in rural America....walking slow, taking their time, oblivious to the millions around them. When this type of behavoir begins to interfere with natives routines and we have to be either held up or delayed due to a tourists ignorance, it gets to be frustrating. Add to it that most savy new yorkers can spot a tourist from a mile away (some make it a game), well then now you understand why some may not enjoy a tourist.

My suggestion is to do the research and learn a little bit of real new york before arriving. as they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do......you will get much less resentment and hostility.

Answer 3

It is not true at all. We love tourists. We love the business we get from tourists and we love that people adore our city. The one thing we do not like is slowness. NYC is a fast moving city and tourists tend to slow that down a bit when they stop and gawk at our huge buildings and spectacular sites. Most of us understand that our city is amazing and people love to stare but move to the side and look. Dont stand right in the middle of the sidewalk and stop and look. Thats when we get annoyed. We have places to be and you are holding us up by stopping sidewalk traffic. NYC sdiewalks are crammed enough without you stopping. So if you come visit, enjoy our city and all it has to offer, just dont annoy us by stopping in the middle of the sidewalk. Move to the side.

Answer 4

I stay right here, and that i've got been to the Empire State development and the Statue of Liberty, and until now 9/11 the WTC remark deck, yet maximum of those situations became whilst taking pals and kin individuals from out of city. I additionally visited some workplaces at WTC and the Empire State development on organization. yet I in no way went to the situations sq. for the hot 300 and sixty 5 days Eve, this is stupid. To get the appropriate view, you may desire to get there properly until now midday, and stand in a crowd for 12-15 hours, in spite of the chilly. you are able to no longer even bypass to the bathing room, because of the fact in case you go away, the police won't permit you back. go away that to the stupid vacationers.

Answer 5

We can't stand it when tourists interfere with our daily lives. As discussed above, this most often happens in a physical way, when a large family or group of friends decides to block a sidewalk, coffeeshop line, or subway passage while they discuss where to go next. Suggestions if you don't want to offend anyone:

-- Walk on the RIGHT side of sidewalks and other public walkways
-- If you need to stop and chat or consult a map, get completely out of the path of traffic before you do so
-- On the subway, move as far toward the middle of the car as you can
-- Don't try to drive in Manhattan
-- Discuss your opinions of what you observe in New York with your travel companions all you want -- in private. My own worst moments of tourist-hatred have involved overhearing racist and otherwise obnoxious comments that reflected visitors' complete lack of understanding of what New York is really like.

Answer 6

It's not true at all. In fact, you'll find people much friendlier than you can imagine. However, they get frustrated when people go slow, like block the stairs of the subway or stand in the middle of the sidewalk in a group so they have to go around.
But there are plenty of folks living in NY that do that. The impatience is not just directed at tourists.
I think you'll have a great time.

Answer 7

Not true. We love tourists here. I agree with Amanda about tourists clogging up our sidewalks and escalators. When tourists block our sidewalks it is as if you stopped your car in the left lane to sit and chat awhile with your friend in another car in the center lane. Our sidewalks are the freeways of NYC . Stay outta my way!!! Have a nice visit enjoy and then GO HOME

Answer 8

Nah, not true. It just depends on the people - rude people, they have no manners and the nice people are really sweet here. Just don't walk too slow because it's very crowded when you're standing in the middle and a lot of people are passing by.

Answer 9

I am a New Yorker, and I have no problem with tourists! I'm happy to help anyone who asks directions or questions. And I'm not alone in this...I have seen MANY people (New Yorkers) stop to help tourists, or even help locals who have questions. What we can't stand is people who stereotype us...

Answer 10

I was in NYC for New Years and I swear, I heard at least three New Yorkers say how much they hate tourists. But that could just be them...