in the state of New York.
Well, since we will very most likely be moving to Albany, NY, what do you not do? I think they're called Faux Pas. I heard that you don't look people in the face, for instance. I especially would appericiate any advice about New York City. You may not now, but I would hate to look like a clueless tourist.
What not to do...
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-don't walk through the city looking up at the buildings... that's a dead give-away that you're unfamiliar with the city. (^^ plus it makes you look like a hungry baby bird, lol) and don't carry around city maps/info books/brochures. lol - and any other typical anti-tourist stuff.
other than that, i haven't ever been there, so don't have any specific advice other than don't keep your wallet in a highly visible/obvious place.
other than that, i haven't ever been there, so don't have any specific advice other than don't keep your wallet in a highly visible/obvious place.
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Stay on your toes, be very alert and aware, but not go paranoid. You need to keep your wits about you. I've never been to New York City, but I've been in Chicago for a spell once, and it helped to be aware. Also if you meet any beggars, don't look at them in the eye, or they'll follow you until you give money to them (keep in mind that they may not be beggars after all!)
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Albany's not that big of a city ~100,000 people if I remember correctly, and it's a fair distance from New York City itself. I'd be surprised if the city was at all as crabby as the Big Apple is reputed to be. Much of the state is actually pretty friendly- my parents regulary vacation in the Alleghanys (usually hanging around Ellicotville or in the state park).
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Shao Feng-Li wrote:in the state of New York.
Well, since we will very most likely be moving to Albany, NY, what do you not do? I think they're called Faux Pas. I heard that you don't look people in the face, for instance. I especially would appericiate any advice about New York City. You may not now, but I would hate to look like a clueless tourist.
Don't take sweets from strangers and try to not to be naive. The moment they realize that you are new they will try to fool you with some made up stories etc..
Also, don't put your finger into a power socket!
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Volt wrote:On a happier note: when i was little I thought tourist and terrorist were the same thing...
volt's teacher:"everyyear thousands of tourists come to america"
LittleVolt: OH MY GOSH!!!!... OH MY GOSH!!!!
Oh, that's hillarious Volt.
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Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Shao Feng-Li wrote:Eh... No offense but some of you aren't very helpful.
It's like that quote that's in oldphil's sig..
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-don't walk through the city looking up at the buildings
A pigeon might also drop down some free candy.
Alright, let's see. Don't walk around alone in NYC near alleys. If you're afraid of rats, stay away from alleys even when with friends. (I like rats but know some who don't.) Don't look up at buildings not just because of pigeon candy (they've good aim, you know) and that you'll look silly, but you might get dizzy.
Not much else. I've been to parts of it and it's pretty nice.
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Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
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And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
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Money, get away
Get a good job with good pay and you're okay
And all and all you're just another brick in the wall
Shoutin’ in the street gonna take on the world some day
But Bismallah will not let me go
Because I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
Bright eyes burning like fire
And exposing every weakness
However carefully hidden by the kids
Who will love a little Sparrow
Who's traveled far and cries for rest
Spare him his life from this monstrosity
I've seen a million faces and I've rocked them all
And if the band youre in starts playing different tunes
We will we will rock you
We will we will rock you!
[Pink Floyd fan listening to Queen and hugging trees which is also known as taking care of God's creation with a pair of headphones on listening to Nightwish as loud as possible while writing a novel on a computer in the middle of a field filled with Wolves.]
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