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Finally seeing the Statue of Liberty with your own eyes, taking a selfie in front of the colorful billboards and strolling across the famous Brooklyn Bridge – New York is a dream destination for many vacationers. But to be recognized immediately as a tourist – nobody in the cool US metropolis wants that. How can this be avoided?
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Tips from the experts
Lauren Santo Domingo, founder of online fashion retailer Moda Operani, told the “New York Times“ a few concrete tips for all travelers who do not want to show that they are tourists. The first concerns the famous Broadway.
When New Yorkers go to the theater, you should take it seriously and dress smartly. According to Domingo, this applies to very few tourists. So if you don’t want to stand out on Broadway, pack some smart clothes.
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New Yorkers like to dress smartly when they go to Broadway. Tourists should also take this to heart.
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This is how you dress like the locals
Another thing New Yorkers generally don’t like is skin-tight clothing. Knitwear, coats or suits are often bought one size larger. So you can safely leave your skinny jeans at home. And the scarf at the same time, because according to Lauren Santo Domingo knows that the locals prefer to throw an embroidered sweater over their coat.
The bag that goes with the outfit should also be oversized and tucked under your arm instead of thrown over your shoulder – then you look like a real New Yorker who has been at home here for a long time.
But not only with the right clothes you can mingle wonderfully with the New Yorkers, a few other tips will also help you not to attract attention right away. We’ll tell you…
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Don’t stand out in New York: always be in a hurry
In New York, most people seem to be in a hurry. You shouldn’t stand in their way. Don’t walk on the left side of the street or stop abruptly on the sidewalk – it only annoys busy New Yorkers.
If you then walk purposefully and quickly through the city yourself, nobody will notice that you are actually only visiting.
New Yorkers are often in a hurry. You shouldn’t stand in their way.
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New York: Travel cheaply by subway
You can also skip the typical hop-on hop-off buses for city tours and use the metro instead. There are great offers for this, for example the Metro Card for the equivalent of 32 euros, with which you can travel as often as you like for seven days. And if you also have a to-go coffee mug with you, you can hardly be distinguished from the real locals.
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Finally, a few quick tips for your local adventure in New York: Admittedly, an “I love New York” t-shirt can look really cool, but it’s better to wait until you’re home to wear it. In certain places photography is forbidden, you should take this into account. For one, it’s a matter of respect, like at the 9/11 Memorial Museum. On the other hand, taking a picture would immediately reveal you as a tourist.
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Travel reporter
2023-07-08 07:30:00
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