Yeah, if I see a food truck or cart that doesn't have their prices listed I go to find one that does. I wish more would do that, if it became universal to not support a place that isn't transparent this shady practice would come to a stop overnight. It just screams dishonesty.
As a native New Yawker of over 60 years develop some situational awareness if you want to stay safe. Take your earbuds out and look up from your phone. Be aware of who is around you at all times. This is not paranoia. This is a way to stay safe and not be a victim.
Tipping culture in the US is just getting more and more crazy and not acceptable anymore. Tip should be for a good or great service and not a normal thing you have to pay.
@@MohammadHossainMD Typically in NYC, a tip can also be double the sales tax, which is 9+%. I remember when tipping used to be 15% minimum. I think it increased to 20% when sales tax increased from 8.25% to 9.xx%, since doubling sales tax was always an acceptable method.
The US needs to address their tipping problem. Yes, I'm calling it a problem. Pay your employees properly rather that expecting your customers to do so.
Yeaaaa that would NEVER happen! Lol… it would literally cause businesses too much money. people are greedy. Unfortunately the way the system is built here even if you try to sway away from the norm It ends up, pushing you back into place. It’s very sad.
When nyc tourist ask me for help I'm glad to help. I'm glad I had Spanish from grade 1 to grade 11 and kept it up all these years. Much success and health to all. May g-d bless you and your family always.
In New York now. We stopped at a street vendor who didn’t have prices listed so I told me friend about your video and told him to make sure he asked the price for a hotdog before he ordered. We ended up paying $3/dog
What? $3 for a hot dog? What a rip- off. You could buy a whole pack of eight for $2.68 at Wal-Mart. Even at costco for $1.99 plus huge drink I thought it was overhanging. But $3 for a fog, this is inflation on a next new level.
$3 is the going price for a hot dog vendor in NY, NJ, Philadelphia or frankly anywhere. In Major League Ballparks a Hotdog goes for $5-$8@@johnkelly6888
@@johnkelly6888. Yes you can get cheaper prices at Walmart but as a tourist, are you actually going to carry a Walmart hotdog with you to the city and cook it on the streets with a portable stove? Maybe I’ll try it but I would need an extra large back pack to carry the cooking gear
As a New Yorker since 1992, I'd add a small extra bit to your tip #8. Yes indeed, most New Yorkers ARE extremely helpful. We WANT to help. We have opinions! But we live in a city where we are piled on top of each other, so we learn (most of us, anyway!) to respect each other's space. What I'm getting at: just go ahead and talk with the locals! So many times I've seen a family standing somewhere looking at a map of the city, and I WANT to go help them, but I also want to respect their space. Also, I don't want to weird them out by approaching them. But if they stop me and ask, "Excuse me, can you tell me where is Strawberry Fields?" I'm going to be all over that answer, whether they should walk or cab it from here, where to eat, what else to see that's nearby. So folks, use your best judgment, but don't be shy about asking a question!
I’ll tell you how helpful people are. I worked in WTC back in ‘93 & was getting married. Wanted my engagement ring adjusted. Guys I worked with told me don’t just hand it over go in the back with the jeweler. Guy couldn’t have been cooler. Offered to clean all my other jewelry I was wearing at the time. I know sounds like a ruse but he gave me the written appraisal & I was a loyal customer from then on. Took my niece in to get her ears pierced ⭐️
Went on vacation to New York recently and I was honestly preparing for it to be much more stressful than it actually was. Like figuring out the subways was surprisingly easy, and I didn't feel threatened anywhere I went. But the number 1 thing that reeally caught me off-guard was just how nice everyone was! Every single interaction we had in NYC was extremely positive, and the entire time me and my friends were just joking about "where's all the rude people at?!" There were a few people who just joined in on our conversation and were actually really cool. Great city, can't wait to come back!
Right? Everyone is in a rush and superficially rude in the respect that you have to be aggressive to get anything done. Difference is, hardly anyone takes it personally unlike drama queen nation in so many other areas. Get a typical New Yorker one-on-one and they will usually bend over backward to help an out-of-towner!
I always thought driving into the city was the scariest until I had to. Got used to it pretty fast. Defensive driving at its best. Just getting to the Holland from WTC.
Do not maintain eye contact with anyone on the subway. Be aware look around. You put yourself at risk of being a target. "Situational awareness" is key.
I walked and rode the subway everywhere. I was researching Disney child star Bobby Driscoll, who died in next to Tompkins Park, next to the public library. People were very helpful and answered my questions, regardless of whether they had any memory or folklore to help me. I greatly appreciate that.
Another excellent summary Jon. When I visited I engaged with many service workers, restaurants, bodega and taxi drivers, everyone came up with great advice. Hotel staff were a wealth of knowledge regarding local sites and activities. I love your work ❤
My 2cents? Never be afraid to ask for help. New Yorkers are The Best Hosts and I have been amazed at how much people will go out of their way to ensure that you are set- so if you get lost, or confused- just ask! I can fill this comments with dozens of stories of ways that New Yorkers have helped me out. One of the many reasons that I
I should have read these comments first, because I just posted the exact same thing! We New Yorkers are proud of our city. We have opinions! We are informed! Don't be shy about asking us.
Your channel was my #1 guide when I planned my trip to NYC! I felt so comfortable throughout because of how prepared I was with your videos - public transit, places to eat, places to visit, things to look out for. I did the food tour with Greg, went to Billy's hot dog stand, spent almost an entire day at Gilder Center, and I still dream about Birria Landia because I can't wait to go there again. Thank you for your incredible work - my trip was extremely fun because of it!
Just got back after 8 days. We had an itinerary, but were so excited we did almost all of it on day 2 😂😂 highlights were the hidden gems we got from your videos and thoroughly doing our research
Really good content John. Been to NYC 5 x times and can honestly say, I've never had an issue with anyone. Some of the scams are obvious and you just have to be weary as you would in your own home town. John, keep up the good work 👍
Really love and appreciate your videos. Just moved to the city a few months back and they have helped me so much not only in experiencing the city, but in settling in as a local, haha! Keep up the good work🖤
ALWAYS check prices on vendor carts!! I made this mistake last year and ended up paying $8 for a hot dog, and I don’t even wanna know how much my gyro was, haha. Street vendors are one of the best parts of the city, but make sure you find the right one and don’t get ripped off!!
Yes, i'm dumbfounded of how oblivious i can get, 'cause I was charged 40 dollars and unexpectedly told i could only pay cash on a street cart for a gyro and a chicken and rice platter with two beverages, after which I couldn't believe how i didn't check and/or ask for the prices before ordering.
I have to thank you and your videos, I had a incredible week in NYC! I follow very tip and I saved money, time, eat great food and avoid any scams. Thanks!
Just return last night from NYC. For the last 3-4 weeks, I've watched a lot of your videos, and some of other, marking things to see and especially places to eat. What's this video made me realize, yes I mapped alot of places to eat, try and see, but, I didn't allowed enough time to plan before getting there! Result: I did quite a lot over those four days, but, I could have done even more if I had planned and organise an itinary prior! I wasted to much running all over the place by improvising! But, improvising was also cool, did or saw things I wouldn't think to see or do! Thanks for your channel!
Before going to NY, I had watched a ton of your videos and it made my trip so much easier :) I had nice encounters with the locals with one exception. I went with my friend to the Pearl diner (recommended by you in one of your videos ;) And as much as I could understand it was Saturday morning, everyone in a rush - the guy serving me made my blood boil. I know my English :) but of course when I started speaking he immediately could hear I was not local. He mumbled something under his nose like a bratty teenager. When I politely asked him to repeat he rolled his eyes and did the same thing. As I didn't want to get into an argument with him there, I just rolled my eyes back at him and expressed -politely- what I thought. He was surprised a bit but he apologized. And while paying, the lady told me I didn't have to tip as she saw what happened. Otherwise everyone else in NY was extremely polite and helpful.
I'm currently on my second trip to NY within a 2 month timeframe, (Had to book another trip once I got back from the first because I loved it so much) I've been stopped multiple times by other tourists thinking I was a local and asking for directions because I must visually look like I know what I'm doing, because I've taken the time to research the basics thanks to your videos. So thank you. My advice is simple, take the time to enjoy yourself and have more unique, authentic experiences. Don't try and squeeze your sightseeing on the same day, making your trip feel like an exhausting chore. You'll come home more fulfilled, having enjoyed your time rather than feeling like it was a blur. Oh, and go see a Broadway show. Those were my personal unexpected favorite experiences that I can't recommend enough.
Hi, sorry for the random comment but I’m currently planning a trip to New York from Aus next. I was wondering if you were travelling solo and if you had any recommendations about solo travel in New York. Cheers
Just got back from my NYC trip and I can’t thank you enough for your amazing tips ! trip was amazing and everything went super well and thank you so much for your tip to visit Billy’s hot dog cart I ate there multiple times and he’s the nicest vendor I ever met and the hot dogs were incredible and the price was even better ! Thanks again 🙏🏻
Hi Jon Yes I agree never confront anyone who has issues. If anyone feels uncomfortable at the last minute notify NYPD. Yes the weather changes very fast. We have had severe weather this Summer in Brooklyn. Take care cool video
Dude, John, you are so right in your advise..! Visited NYC last week and followed your tips. Bleeckerstreet pizza, subway-tips, planning, ect. My friend fell in the overpriced-hotdog-scam, at the stand across the street from the Entrepid Carrier museum. 5 hotdogs and 3 water: $59 (!) Crazy. Ask price beforehand.
Hi John. The gf and i went on a NY vacation one month ago and I'm sure we had a great time thanks to you and your work. We had plenty of delicious and cheap meals, we even got a free hotdog from bill! 😍 we got to see nice things that you just wouldn't see if you don't know they are there such as the plexiglass waterfall tunnel or getting faster into the AMNH through its subway entrance. We always felt at ease using the subway all over Manhattan thanks to your tips and we did make the price worth for the 7-day metro card. I was hoping to get into a conversation where I would have to say "Houston street" and feel proud of myself for pronouncing it correctly 😅 We would've been delighted to encounter you on the streets but maybe for the next time. Thanks again and keep it up!
These are so true! I moved away 8 years now but I’m from Bay Ridge, Bklyn. So many people here ask me for advise cause they’re visiting nyc for the first time. For the summer, I let them know it may be 70 degrees out, but if it rains around 3pm, it will quickly turn humid feeling like it’s 90! Always bring a sweater, cause unlike Oregon, nyc has AC pumping everywhere and you will be wet and cold. Don’t go to Times Square, don’t talk to Minnie, Mickey, goofy…Can’t wait to get back home home.
NYC summers are getting hotter, more humid, and longer than ever. Like this past summer: even if it may not be hot, the high humidity is always there. And yes, the rain makes it worse.
I watched all your videos before I moved her in January, and for some reason I continue to catch every upload. Even if I know all the tips, you always tend to drop a little nugget of wisdom I hadn't thought of before, so thanks!
One of my fondest memories was riding on a bus, looking at a map, and deciding our stop. All of the locals around us wanted to chime in on the best option for us! The other was when my southern, non-public-transit-riding husband struck up a conversation about music with a heavily pierced and tattooed guy on the subway to the Bronx zoo.
I asked the Halal food vendor across the street (kiddy corner) from Penn Station if there's an extra charge to use a debit card since it wasn't listed. He didn't answer, and someone behind me asked the same thing. He did charge me $1.00 extra, and the only reason why i took the food was because I was famished. I did confront him. I guess I could have called my bank to contest the charges. I am still tempted to report him to the City. Each cart has a NUMBER that identifies the truck.
I am eastern european living in UK and will be visiting US/NYC for the first time in May 2024 for 10 dats! Can't wait for it, especially to engage in conversations with locals!
Hey, outside of the tipping wars, which you address very well, don’t get overwhelmed visiting our great city. If you make a “mistake”, we may harrumph, but we will also help you out. We are gruff, but NYCers are NOT MEAN. Have no fear and enjoy
Great information as always. Although, I’ve lived here over half a century, work in real estate and have never referred to downtown as lower Manhattan. Lower Manhattan in NYC real estate terms is a neighborhood that sits northwest of Little Italy and south of Soho.
Ate at two places today that have me dreaming about my next trip to New York. Pierozek and Trapizzino. Both were amazing, thanks for the recommendation!
@@HereBeBarr get the kielbasa bowl! 6 pierogis mixed in with grilled vegetables and Kielbasa. It was Amazing! If you go back to trapizzino, don't forget to try the suppli! It's a roman street food you don't see over here very much
Just got back last Monday after a one week trip! Love it! Can't wait to be back again next year 😀 thanks for uploading this video :) and yes. Always have hand sanitizer all the time 😅
We’re in the Big Apple (Manhattan specifically) for my second time (personally) … I feel very safe in the city although being an urbanite on the west coast I’m highly situationally aware of my surroundings. Anyway, find New York service / hospitality perfectly pleasant and professional. And people in general are friendly and respectful. Of course, this sort of falls apart in places like Times Square, where the crush of people make it a bit harder to navigate.
You need Wet Ones disinfecting wipes, sanitizer won't get gunk off your hands, and you can wipe down questionable tables or toilet seats. I carry a small spray bottle of alcohol with a few drops of essential oils. You can spray the soles of your shoes when you come in and leave them at the door!
Early this year when I was visiting New York, a man on crack entered the the subway cart I was on. I come from a tiny city so his entry made me look up for just a split second to see what was going on. He saw that I looked up and ran over to me, to talk to me. I was sure he'd somehow get into a confrontation with me, so I just looked down and ignored him. At one point he offered me crack. One of the only questions I heard him ask was if my girlfriend (Native New Yorker, sitting next to me) was actually my girlfriend. He went on to harass every woman in the cart before running in and out a couple of times when we stopped. Luckily not coming back eventually. Being from a place with almost no crime and not a very apparent drug problem it's quite different to see it up close, and it really made me realize that I should absolutely just try to mind my own business every time I go back in New York. Even if you prepare for the situations it can get very uncomfortable very fast. Other than the airport I landed at (Newark) I've mostly only had very nice interactions with people when visiting. I can't wait to see the city during Christmas this year, I'm sure it'll be stunning! I've watched quite a few videos that you have posted and it certainly has made me very interested in different things to do around the city. Your content is great, keep it up!
As a native, my biggest pet peeve is when a large group of people occupy the entire space of a block. Also when someone is paying attention to their phone while walking, rather than getting to their destination.
Yes! I thought we would’ve added this to the video. I used to live in NYC and hated it when tourists would just stop in the middle of the sidewalk or at the top of an escalator. Also, if you want to walk at a leisurely pace, walk towards the side of the sidewalks. Leave the middle for everyone else moving at a faster pace.
OMG don’t stop at the top of the subway steps, especially to take a picture. Something that’s worked well for me visiting NYC is to ask the server or cashier at an eatery what their favorite meal at the place is and then get that.
last time I took a NYC cab from JFK to the hotel. On the day of my departure I asked the receptionist to call me a taxi to get to the airport and a black one arrived few minutes later. Same flat far to get to JFK, so we decided to take it. Upon arrival we were surprised that we had to pay cash and no option to pay with card ...
As a Native Born New Yorker from the State and City too. Renting out a car service for the cheapest set price no contracts with no expensive fees for every little the thing. Go the CC Rental Car. Courier Car Rental company. In New York City and New Jersey best rates for 4 door cars and mini vans to Vans to Delivery work box truck vehicles as well.
My young adult niece and I are taking our second NYC trip on Dec 1st, for one week, to see the Christmas decorations. ( Our 1st trip was in early Oct '22.) Coming from Southern California, I have to admit of being wary of the freezing cold weather, as we plan to walk to most places from our hotel in Times Square, or take cabs. Hopefully, the weather won't be too drastic.
@skyjumper988 It's not usually that cold yet in the beginning of Dec. Because of global warming, there haven't even been single digit freezing cold weather here in like 6 yrs, and not a major snowstorm in the last couple of yrs.
I’m a New York City electrician and yes, absolutely ask for prices at street carts. The number of times I’ve called out these guys for trying to charge me $5 for water is insane. Be especially careful around tourist hotspots, but also along famous roads. 5th Avenue, which is next to Central Park, is notorious for attracting these types of food carts.
seek out eisner's sandwich shop by Bloomingdales as its a classic that hasn't gone away. honestly only locals go to that place. I try to seek out hobby shops myself that aren't hobby lobby or Michaels as they are pretty much family owned and always have selection that is a lot larger.
First visit to nyc back in march from uk and i can honestly say the people were lovely very helpfull and easy to chat to never felt unsafe once why there me and my daughter split up for one day no problem for either of us
Hello Jon, My wife and I are going at the end of sept for an anniversary trip and we’ll be there for the first time. I’ve watched a bunch of videos so far and I’ve been liking yours a lot. I’ll continue to watch but first, I’m curious which rest was recommended to Adriana in Puerto Rico by the Uber driver. We’re from Puerto Rico and are always looking for new spots to try. Thanks
We were just in New York for 15 days and your guides helped a lot. Although I have to say it felt a lot safer than we had imagined after watching various people warning us.Maybe we were lucky or maybe because I am a tall and big dude🤷🏻♂️ There were indeed a few mentally ill people but overall it was ok. An advice from me (specially for summer visitors) when you see a street vendor selling 1$ cold water,get it!You can save a lot of money cause water bottles are pretty expensive(at least compared to greece) Ps. Visit “Between the Bagel” in Astoria,imho it definitely has a place in your guides!
Wait, is the one dollar water guy there? Several years ago, he was a regular around the Baltimore Inner Harbor during Otakon. When it comes to the warnings, it's usually handpicked news that frighten people. Even my son was scared when he moved to NYC for the first time, yet watched me walk around like a local when I visited him. Now, he knows what to do and NYC is his favorite place.
My daughter and I were approached by a homeless man. He knew we were looking for a destination and said he could help us. We politely said no thank you and kept walking. Luckily we were walking amongst a lot of other people so I think that helped as well.
well not like he had a job to get to and most likely get some change out of it deserve more of a tip than people that do not cook your food that just bring it to your table.
Born at Mount Sinai hospital in1951, have been living in my 2 bedroom rent stabilized on East 27th Street. Manhattanite all my life. Landlord bought out my lease for a whole bunch of $$. Bought house in Philly
Not sure where you got the idea that “Lower Manhattan” is the term that locals use. It is used for course, but “Downtown” is much more common. Lower Manhattan is used more if it is the area below 14th St, but the financial district is always referred to as downtown.
Here in Italy a coffee at the bar costs about 1.1€, for me is totally insane leave a tip of 1€ . Please change your way of doing things, and like in Europe espose the final price, even at stores, it's more practical.
Its not practical in the USA or Canada to put sales tax into the final price. There are so many different taxing jurisdictions which have different rates depending where you are at the City, County, State/Province, and special district level. Then some items in some places at considered tax exempt for example Clothing in NJ is exempt from sales tax while in NY its taxable. It would cost too much money to advertise by having to show different prices in ads across thousands of taxing jurisdictions. Usually sales tax in the USA maxes out at 13%.(Usually between 4% and 10%) Sometimes there is additional sales taxes on event tickets, parking, and hotels which can bring the effective rate up to 20% sales tax.
This would be a great video idea I think. There are a ton of vendors in the city, and a handful that are well known because they have better quality, better prices, friendlier, etc.
egg cream mention! alright this guy knows what hes talking about (: my grandpa used to make me egg creams all the time growing up (he was the og seltzer man in brooklyn)
7:28 I would not have guessed that haha. I knew about Houston Street Our most commonly mispronounced names in Toronto are the Roncesvalles neighbourhood and borough of Etobicoke
I've been to NYC half a dozen times now and even I made the rookie mistake of not asking for the price of a hotdog during my last visit there in April '23 from a street vendor outside the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier Museum. 2 hot dogs and a bottle of water cost me $25, robbing barsteward.
We're going to NYC in October. Actually it's our first trip to the US and we're so gonna try every single fast food we don't have here in Europe (Poland). Sure we're looking forward to some NYC bagels, pizza slices and cheesecakes. Also got some of your recommendations from previous videos added to our "food map". But nobody will stop us from trying Wendy's, Five Guys, Shake Shack and so on. Don't hate us! :D
Always neat to see the Promenade. When we were dating my wife lived off Henry a block from there. I think what you describe in this video is basically, "street smarts". Like yer Amex card, don't leave home without it.
Great video as always! Will be in NY next week for a 3-day trip for my birthday. Kinda nervous but excited at the same time as this is my first time to travel without my relatives who knows NY more than me. I will be with my parents who came all the way from the Philippines. Thank you for making such helpful videos for tourists like me! See you around! 😄
A friend of mine said he was actually in the city when the pandemic first hit. He said there was a guy selling literally a few squirts of sanitizer in ziplock bags for a $1 or more
Love the video as always. Small disagreement. Most people I know say downtown as opposed to lower Manhattan. Unless you are in an outer borough where downtown can be another part of that borough. Keep up the great content.
October will be my 4th trip. So excited. January/June/August were tough weathet-wise. I have some repeat places I like to eat, but this trip planning on mew places, especially since the first 2 days I am in lower Manhattan before I move to Midtown. I am also staying in a whole new hotel so figuring out uptown/downtown subways ehen I finally got it down is going to fun. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Did I miss something? I thought this January was pretty mild as far as Januarys are concerned. Agreed, July/August are brutal. I avoid NYC during those months. April- early June, and mid-September to early November are quite pleasant.
Standard restaurant tipping is 15%. You can tip less than 15% . If you're a group of 6 or more, it's an automatic 15%to 18% tip. There's h and h bagels that is well known. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Just ignore people that want you to stop to try and sleep you stuff.
It's not tipping if you doing it every time and if you paying 15% then that is a tax not a tip.. tip is for good service its stop being a tip when you do it every time
@@basillah7650 when you eat out in usa, tipping is part of the culture. Don't eat out if you don't like to give tip. 15% is an industry suggested amount. Years ago some places never asked for tips. Since they have general pay registers today that are computers, everyone puts for tips in their software. You shouldnt feel obligated to tip.
The number 5 is not recommended at anywhere on the planet Earth. Even in my home country (Finland) we have some cases where somebody started yelling to some one. When that other guy started yelling back he got stabbed.
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Yeah, if I see a food truck or cart that doesn't have their prices listed I go to find one that does. I wish more would do that, if it became universal to not support a place that isn't transparent this shady practice would come to a stop overnight. It just screams dishonesty.
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As a native New Yawker of over 60 years develop some situational awareness if you want to stay safe. Take your earbuds out and look up from your phone. Be aware of who is around you at all times. This is not paranoia. This is a way to stay safe and not be a victim.
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It's a normal way of interacting with pedestrians and traffic.
Same common sense coast to coast.
That's true anywhere.
Tipping culture in the US is just getting more and more crazy and not acceptable anymore. Tip should be for a good or great service and not a normal thing you have to pay.
Yep if the server is annoyed they can talk to their boss, not annoy customers.
Breaker breaker, c’mon please!
And yeah definitely 20% should not be minimum. Its getting borderline scam.
And restaurants shoud pay an actual salary to their employees and not rely in costumers to do so
@@MohammadHossainMD Typically in NYC, a tip can also be double the sales tax, which is 9+%.
I remember when tipping used to be 15% minimum. I think it increased to 20% when sales tax increased from 8.25% to 9.xx%, since doubling sales tax was always an acceptable method.
The US needs to address their tipping problem. Yes, I'm calling it a problem. Pay your employees properly rather that expecting your customers to do so.
Then everything would just be 3x more expensive
Yeaaaa that would NEVER happen! Lol… it would literally cause businesses too much money. people are greedy. Unfortunately the way the system is built here even if you try to sway away from the norm It ends up, pushing you back into place. It’s very sad.
@@n3wtit’s still 3x more expensive anyways. The burden has just been shifted to an informal manner vs a formal manner
YES, as a visiting Aussie I hate doing this and forget sometimes and feel awful
@@n3wt Isn't it anyway if you hide price increases in tips? At least i get to chose before entering the restaurant. It's called competition.
When nyc tourist ask me for help I'm glad to help. I'm glad I had Spanish from grade 1 to grade 11 and kept it up all these years.
Much success and health to all. May g-d bless you and your family always.
In New York now. We stopped at a street vendor who didn’t have prices listed so I told me friend about your video and told him to make sure he asked the price for a hotdog before he ordered. We ended up paying $3/dog
Yaay new video! I am going to visit NYC from Dubai on Sep 30 to Oct 10.
It is going to be my first time. Thank you for uploading such helpful videos❤
What? $3 for a hot dog? What a rip- off. You could buy a whole pack of eight for $2.68 at Wal-Mart. Even at costco for $1.99 plus huge drink I thought it was overhanging. But $3 for a fog, this is inflation on a next new level.
@@johnkelly6888maybe going out isn’t for you.
$3 is the going price for a hot dog vendor in NY, NJ, Philadelphia or frankly anywhere. In Major League Ballparks a Hotdog goes for $5-$8@@johnkelly6888
@@johnkelly6888. Yes you can get cheaper prices at Walmart but as a tourist, are you actually going to carry a Walmart hotdog with you to the city and cook it on the streets with a portable stove? Maybe I’ll try it but I would need an extra large back pack to carry the cooking gear
As a New Yorker since 1992, I'd add a small extra bit to your tip #8. Yes indeed, most New Yorkers ARE extremely helpful. We WANT to help. We have opinions! But we live in a city where we are piled on top of each other, so we learn (most of us, anyway!) to respect each other's space. What I'm getting at: just go ahead and talk with the locals! So many times I've seen a family standing somewhere looking at a map of the city, and I WANT to go help them, but I also want to respect their space. Also, I don't want to weird them out by approaching them. But if they stop me and ask, "Excuse me, can you tell me where is Strawberry Fields?" I'm going to be all over that answer, whether they should walk or cab it from here, where to eat, what else to see that's nearby. So folks, use your best judgment, but don't be shy about asking a question!
NYers are very direct (even blunt), and both my son and I like that. Better than being fake and two-faced.
The locals were so helpful during our trip, especially in the subways.
@@mariatolentino4516 In everyday living, NYers are very direct, but in the workplace it might be a different story.
I’ll tell you how helpful people are. I worked in WTC back in ‘93 & was getting married. Wanted my engagement ring adjusted. Guys I worked with told me don’t just hand it over go in the back with the jeweler. Guy couldn’t have been cooler. Offered to clean all my other jewelry I was wearing at the time. I know sounds like a ruse but he gave me the written appraisal & I was a loyal customer from then on. Took my niece in to get her ears pierced ⭐️
Can I ask you how can you pay Omny for 2 people (parent and kid)? Thank you!
Went on vacation to New York recently and I was honestly preparing for it to be much more stressful than it actually was. Like figuring out the subways was surprisingly easy, and I didn't feel threatened anywhere I went. But the number 1 thing that reeally caught me off-guard was just how nice everyone was! Every single interaction we had in NYC was extremely positive, and the entire time me and my friends were just joking about "where's all the rude people at?!" There were a few people who just joined in on our conversation and were actually really cool. Great city, can't wait to come back!
Right? Everyone is in a rush and superficially rude in the respect that you have to be aggressive to get anything done. Difference is, hardly anyone takes it personally unlike drama queen nation in so many other areas. Get a typical New Yorker one-on-one and they will usually bend over backward to help an out-of-towner!
Right! Don't be afraid to ask. Even if it looks like we're always in a hurry to go somewhere, we're more than happy to stop and help :)
Agreed!
I always thought driving into the city was the scariest until I had to. Got used to it pretty fast. Defensive driving at its best. Just getting to the Holland from WTC.
As per a person who did an experiment about this: New Yorkers tend to more intense, whether it's friendliness, happiness, or anger.
Just got back last night from one of my favorite cities! I love being there. Always exploring new foods and sites! Thank you for your content!
Do not maintain eye contact with anyone on the subway.
Be aware look around.
You put yourself at risk of being a target.
"Situational awareness" is key.
Aka mind your own business, everywhere
I walked and rode the subway everywhere. I was researching Disney child star Bobby Driscoll, who died in next to Tompkins Park, next to the public library. People were very helpful and answered my questions, regardless of whether they had any memory or folklore to help me. I greatly appreciate that.
Another excellent summary Jon. When I visited I engaged with many service workers, restaurants, bodega and taxi drivers, everyone came up with great advice. Hotel staff were a wealth of knowledge regarding local sites and activities. I love your work ❤
I’m travelling from Scotland (Glasgow) to NY on December 1st , your channel is my go to bible right now for all things NY , thank you ☺️
My 2cents? Never be afraid to ask for help. New Yorkers are The Best Hosts and I have been amazed at how much people will go out of their way to ensure that you are set- so if you get lost, or confused- just ask! I can fill this comments with dozens of stories of ways that New Yorkers have helped me out. One of the many reasons that I
I should have read these comments first, because I just posted the exact same thing! We New Yorkers are proud of our city. We have opinions! We are informed! Don't be shy about asking us.
As a NYer, that's true. We're pretty direct and straightforward. Don't be afraid to ask, even if it looks like we're always in a hurry.
Just visited NY for the first time last weekend. Can verify this. The subway/bus stop help was much appreciated
Jon, you are the best! Thanks for all your tips. The best to you and your family.
Same to you!
Your channel was my #1 guide when I planned my trip to NYC! I felt so comfortable throughout because of how prepared I was with your videos - public transit, places to eat, places to visit, things to look out for. I did the food tour with Greg, went to Billy's hot dog stand, spent almost an entire day at Gilder Center, and I still dream about Birria Landia because I can't wait to go there again. Thank you for your incredible work - my trip was extremely fun because of it!
Just got back after 8 days. We had an itinerary, but were so excited we did almost all of it on day 2 😂😂 highlights were the hidden gems we got from your videos and thoroughly doing our research
Thank you so much for this and your other videos. Thanks to your advice, we feel a lot more confident (and excited) about our upcoming trip to NYC! 😊
Really good content John. Been to NYC 5 x times and can honestly say, I've never had an issue with anyone. Some of the scams are obvious and you just have to be weary as you would in your own home town. John, keep up the good work 👍
Hope you know many of us are thinking about you and hope you are doing better after your loss. Stay positive. We love your videos.
You always come up with such helpful information 🙂
Really love and appreciate your videos. Just moved to the city a few months back and they have helped me so much not only in experiencing the city, but in settling in as a local, haha! Keep up the good work🖤
ALWAYS check prices on vendor carts!! I made this mistake last year and ended up paying $8 for a hot dog, and I don’t even wanna know how much my gyro was, haha. Street vendors are one of the best parts of the city, but make sure you find the right one and don’t get ripped off!!
How much do you think does a hotdog usually cost? I am not sure if i gave him 5 Dollar or 20 Dollar today, however he gave me 3 Dollar back 😂
Yes, i'm dumbfounded of how oblivious i can get, 'cause I was charged 40 dollars and unexpectedly told i could only pay cash on a street cart for a gyro and a chicken and rice platter with two beverages, after which I couldn't believe how i didn't check and/or ask for the prices before ordering.
I have to thank you and your videos, I had a incredible week in NYC! I follow very tip and I saved money, time, eat great food and avoid any scams. Thanks!
10:45 this happened to me 😭 i ordered like 2 kebabs and a sprite for $22
The kebabs were alright, cooked well but i wish it had more flavor
Wow the Ask Khonsu service sounds great for planning trips to NY, I'll suggest it to my friends who'll come to visit!
Just return last night from NYC. For the last 3-4 weeks, I've watched a lot of your videos, and some of other, marking things to see and especially places to eat. What's this video made me realize, yes I mapped alot of places to eat, try and see, but, I didn't allowed enough time to plan before getting there! Result: I did quite a lot over those four days, but, I could have done even more if I had planned and organise an itinary prior! I wasted to much running all over the place by improvising! But, improvising was also cool, did or saw things I wouldn't think to see or do! Thanks for your channel!
I just discovered your channel and i cant wait to watch EVERY SINGLE one of your videos before i go back to nyc. you lifesaver!!!
Before going to NY, I had watched a ton of your videos and it made my trip so much easier :) I had nice encounters with the locals with one exception. I went with my friend to the Pearl diner (recommended by you in one of your videos ;) And as much as I could understand it was Saturday morning, everyone in a rush - the guy serving me made my blood boil. I know my English :) but of course when I started speaking he immediately could hear I was not local. He mumbled something under his nose like a bratty teenager. When I politely asked him to repeat he rolled his eyes and did the same thing. As I didn't want to get into an argument with him there, I just rolled my eyes back at him and expressed -politely- what I thought. He was surprised a bit but he apologized. And while paying, the lady told me I didn't have to tip as she saw what happened. Otherwise everyone else in NY was extremely polite and helpful.
I'm currently on my second trip to NY within a 2 month timeframe, (Had to book another trip once I got back from the first because I loved it so much) I've been stopped multiple times by other tourists thinking I was a local and asking for directions because I must visually look like I know what I'm doing, because I've taken the time to research the basics thanks to your videos. So thank you.
My advice is simple, take the time to enjoy yourself and have more unique, authentic experiences. Don't try and squeeze your sightseeing on the same day, making your trip feel like an exhausting chore. You'll come home more fulfilled, having enjoyed your time rather than feeling like it was a blur. Oh, and go see a Broadway show. Those were my personal unexpected favorite experiences that I can't recommend enough.
Hi, sorry for the random comment but I’m currently planning a trip to New York from Aus next. I was wondering if you were travelling solo and if you had any recommendations about solo travel in New York. Cheers
Just got back from my NYC trip and I can’t thank you enough for your amazing tips ! trip was amazing and everything went super well and thank you so much for your tip to visit Billy’s hot dog cart I ate there multiple times and he’s the nicest vendor I ever met and the hot dogs were incredible and the price was even better ! Thanks again 🙏🏻
Hi Jon
Yes I agree never confront anyone who has issues. If anyone feels uncomfortable at the last minute notify NYPD.
Yes the weather changes very fast. We have had severe weather this Summer in Brooklyn.
Take care cool video
Dude, John, you are so right in your advise..! Visited NYC last week and followed your tips. Bleeckerstreet pizza, subway-tips, planning, ect. My friend fell in the overpriced-hotdog-scam, at the stand across the street from the Entrepid Carrier museum. 5 hotdogs and 3 water: $59 (!) Crazy. Ask price beforehand.
Hi John. The gf and i went on a NY vacation one month ago and I'm sure we had a great time thanks to you and your work. We had plenty of delicious and cheap meals, we even got a free hotdog from bill! 😍 we got to see nice things that you just wouldn't see if you don't know they are there such as the plexiglass waterfall tunnel or getting faster into the AMNH through its subway entrance. We always felt at ease using the subway all over Manhattan thanks to your tips and we did make the price worth for the 7-day metro card. I was hoping to get into a conversation where I would have to say "Houston street" and feel proud of myself for pronouncing it correctly 😅 We would've been delighted to encounter you on the streets but maybe for the next time. Thanks again and keep it up!
Coming to New York for new years in December for the first time, thank you for the tips and also great content.
These are so true! I moved away 8 years now but I’m from Bay Ridge, Bklyn. So many people here ask me for advise cause they’re visiting nyc for the first time. For the summer, I let them know it may be 70 degrees out, but if it rains around 3pm, it will quickly turn humid feeling like it’s 90! Always bring a sweater, cause unlike Oregon, nyc has AC pumping everywhere and you will be wet and cold. Don’t go to Times Square, don’t talk to Minnie, Mickey, goofy…Can’t wait to get back home home.
NYC summers are getting hotter, more humid, and longer than ever. Like this past summer: even if it may not be hot, the high humidity is always there. And yes, the rain makes it worse.
@@amym3169 I’ve noticed that! Crazy. It’s becoming Florida almost.
Myself and my better half went to New York back in April. Your videos were our guide. Thanks so much . We will be back
I watched all your videos before I moved her in January, and for some reason I continue to catch every upload. Even if I know all the tips, you always tend to drop a little nugget of wisdom I hadn't thought of before, so thanks!
Thanks!!
Right on Jon, sending this video to my out of state friends visiting NYC soon!
Excellent advice, Jon. I've lived in the city for 18 years, and these are some well thought out deep cuts.
One of my fondest memories was riding on a bus, looking at a map, and deciding our stop. All of the locals around us wanted to chime in on the best option for us! The other was when my southern, non-public-transit-riding husband struck up a conversation about music with a heavily pierced and tattooed guy on the subway to the Bronx zoo.
Hello Jon, I'll be visiting nyc this December. I'm watching your videos, I find them very helpful. Thank you.
I asked the Halal food vendor across the street (kiddy corner) from Penn Station if there's an extra charge to use a debit card since it wasn't listed. He didn't answer, and someone behind me asked the same thing. He did charge me $1.00 extra, and the only reason why i took the food was because I was famished. I did confront him. I guess I could have called my bank to contest the charges. I am still tempted to report him to the City. Each cart has a NUMBER that identifies the truck.
I am eastern european living in UK and will be visiting US/NYC for the first time in May 2024 for 10 dats! Can't wait for it, especially to engage in conversations with locals!
Hey, outside of the tipping wars, which you address very well, don’t get overwhelmed visiting our great city. If you make a “mistake”, we may harrumph, but we will also help you out. We are gruff, but NYCers are NOT MEAN. Have no fear and enjoy
@@SydSeekerOk, see ya!
Even though I've lived less than five blocks from the Brooklyn Promenade, for over thirty years, I still enjoy your tours! Rock on!
Dude you are so lucky,it was our favorite spot in ny!
Great information as always. Although, I’ve lived here over half a century, work in real estate and have never referred to downtown as lower Manhattan. Lower Manhattan in NYC real estate terms is a neighborhood that sits northwest of Little Italy and south of Soho.
Ate at two places today that have me dreaming about my next trip to New York. Pierozek and Trapizzino. Both were amazing, thanks for the recommendation!
Now I want to go back to Pierozek hahah
@@HereBeBarr get the kielbasa bowl! 6 pierogis mixed in with grilled vegetables and Kielbasa. It was Amazing! If you go back to trapizzino, don't forget to try the suppli! It's a roman street food you don't see over here very much
Just got back last Monday after a one week trip! Love it! Can't wait to be back again next year 😀 thanks for uploading this video :) and yes. Always have hand sanitizer all the time 😅
Hand sanitizer is in general good advice, but ESP for NYC.
Jon, finally went on the Staten Island ferry yesterday for a quick out and back . Went to many spots on S I . Thanks for all your videos.
We’re in the Big Apple (Manhattan specifically) for my second time (personally) … I feel very safe in the city although being an urbanite on the west coast I’m highly situationally aware of my surroundings. Anyway, find New York service / hospitality perfectly pleasant and professional. And people in general are friendly and respectful. Of course, this sort of falls apart in places like Times Square, where the crush of people make it a bit harder to navigate.
You need Wet Ones disinfecting wipes, sanitizer won't get gunk off your hands, and you can wipe down questionable tables or toilet seats. I carry a small spray bottle of alcohol with a few drops of essential oils. You can spray the soles of your shoes when you come in and leave them at the door!
Early this year when I was visiting New York, a man on crack entered the the subway cart I was on. I come from a tiny city so his entry made me look up for just a split second to see what was going on. He saw that I looked up and ran over to me, to talk to me. I was sure he'd somehow get into a confrontation with me, so I just looked down and ignored him. At one point he offered me crack. One of the only questions I heard him ask was if my girlfriend (Native New Yorker, sitting next to me) was actually my girlfriend. He went on to harass every woman in the cart before running in and out a couple of times when we stopped. Luckily not coming back eventually. Being from a place with almost no crime and not a very apparent drug problem it's quite different to see it up close, and it really made me realize that I should absolutely just try to mind my own business every time I go back in New York. Even if you prepare for the situations it can get very uncomfortable very fast. Other than the airport I landed at (Newark) I've mostly only had very nice interactions with people when visiting. I can't wait to see the city during Christmas this year, I'm sure it'll be stunning!
I've watched quite a few videos that you have posted and it certainly has made me very interested in different things to do around the city. Your content is great, keep it up!
Not staying in your lane when walking on the sidewalks. STAY RIGHT, STAY RIGHT, STAY RIGHT! ithankew.
I Love @AskKhonsu. Its a great idea. I never know what to do and end up doing nothing. Like surfing through channels on the remote. 😂
Yes 🙌🏼
if you visit nyc during the summer always carry a umbrella in your bag random after thunderstorms happen a lot
One of the few travel channels I still watch having been there a few times. Plan to return. Thanks!
As a native, my biggest pet peeve is when a large group of people occupy the entire space of a block. Also when someone is paying attention to their phone while walking, rather than getting to their destination.
Yes! I thought we would’ve added this to the video. I used to live in NYC and hated it when tourists would just stop in the middle of the sidewalk or at the top of an escalator. Also, if you want to walk at a leisurely pace, walk towards the side of the sidewalks. Leave the middle for everyone else moving at a faster pace.
Between you and Sara funk a huge thank you for making my New York City a huge success
OMG don’t stop at the top of the subway steps, especially to take a picture.
Something that’s worked well for me visiting NYC is to ask the server or cashier at an eatery what their favorite meal at the place is and then get that.
last time I took a NYC cab from JFK to the hotel. On the day of my departure I asked the receptionist to call me a taxi to get to the airport and a black one arrived few minutes later. Same flat far to get to JFK, so we decided to take it. Upon arrival we were surprised that we had to pay cash and no option to pay with card ...
As a Native Born New Yorker from the State and City too. Renting out a car service for the cheapest set price no contracts with no expensive fees for every little the thing. Go the CC Rental Car. Courier Car Rental company. In New York City and New Jersey best rates for 4 door cars and mini vans to Vans to Delivery work box truck vehicles as well.
My young adult niece and I are taking our second NYC trip on Dec 1st, for one week, to see the Christmas decorations. ( Our 1st trip was in early Oct '22.) Coming from Southern California, I have to admit of being wary of the freezing cold weather, as we plan to walk to most places from our hotel in Times Square, or take cabs. Hopefully, the weather won't be too drastic.
Just dress approximately and you'll be fine.
@skyjumper988 It's not usually that cold yet in the beginning of Dec. Because of global warming, there haven't even been single digit freezing cold weather here in like 6 yrs, and not a major snowstorm in the last couple of yrs.
@@amym3169 Doesn't really have much to do with global warming. That's always been typical NYC weather in terms of temps.
I’m a New York City electrician and yes, absolutely ask for prices at street carts. The number of times I’ve called out these guys for trying to charge me $5 for water is insane. Be especially careful around tourist hotspots, but also along famous roads. 5th Avenue, which is next to Central Park, is notorious for attracting these types of food carts.
Thank you for the new tips Jon !
seek out eisner's sandwich shop by Bloomingdales as its a classic that hasn't gone away. honestly only locals go to that place. I try to seek out hobby shops myself that aren't hobby lobby or Michaels as they are pretty much family owned and always have selection that is a lot larger.
Tell me why I busted out laughing when you said Lower West Side 😂
hahahah you've used it?
@@HereBeBarr No i haven't, but it makes sense why people would think that
First visit to nyc back in march from uk and i can honestly say the people were lovely very helpfull and easy to chat to never felt unsafe once why there me and my daughter split up for one day no problem for either of us
Really great content and editing ! 🎉
Hello Jon,
My wife and I are going at the end of sept for an anniversary trip and we’ll be there for the first time. I’ve watched a bunch of videos so far and I’ve been liking yours a lot. I’ll continue to watch but first, I’m curious which rest was recommended to Adriana in Puerto Rico by the Uber driver.
We’re from Puerto Rico and are always looking for new spots to try.
Thanks
Very informative video! Have a wonderful day
We were just in New York for 15 days and your guides helped a lot. Although I have to say it felt a lot safer than we had imagined after watching various people warning us.Maybe we were lucky or maybe because I am a tall and big dude🤷🏻♂️ There were indeed a few mentally ill people but overall it was ok. An advice from me (specially for summer visitors) when you see a street vendor selling 1$ cold water,get it!You can save a lot of money cause water bottles are pretty expensive(at least compared to greece)
Ps. Visit “Between the Bagel” in Astoria,imho it definitely has a place in your guides!
Wait, is the one dollar water guy there? Several years ago, he was a regular around the Baltimore Inner Harbor during Otakon. When it comes to the warnings, it's usually handpicked news that frighten people. Even my son was scared when he moved to NYC for the first time, yet watched me walk around like a local when I visited him. Now, he knows what to do and NYC is his favorite place.
Most accounts of NYC being unsafe are overly exaggerated in most areas. Just certain areas to avoid like in any city.
My daughter and I were approached by a homeless man. He knew we were looking for a destination and said he could help us. We politely said no thank you and kept walking. Luckily we were walking amongst a lot of other people so I think that helped as well.
well not like he had a job to get to and most likely get some change out of it deserve more of a tip than people that do not cook your food that just bring it to your table.
Born at Mount Sinai hospital in1951, have been living in my 2 bedroom rent stabilized on East 27th Street. Manhattanite all my life. Landlord bought out my lease for a whole bunch of $$. Bought house in Philly
Thanks for the video especially advice on arguments with ppl i have anger issues and anxiety.😢
Not sure where you got the idea that “Lower Manhattan” is the term that locals use. It is used for course, but “Downtown” is much more common. Lower Manhattan is used more if it is the area below 14th St, but the financial district is always referred to as downtown.
Here in Italy a coffee at the bar costs about 1.1€, for me is totally insane leave a tip of 1€ . Please change your way of doing things, and like in Europe espose the final price, even at stores, it's more practical.
Its not practical in the USA or Canada to put sales tax into the final price. There are so many different taxing jurisdictions which have different rates depending where you are at the City, County, State/Province, and special district level. Then some items in some places at considered tax exempt for example Clothing in NJ is exempt from sales tax while in NY its taxable. It would cost too much money to advertise by having to show different prices in ads across thousands of taxing jurisdictions. Usually sales tax in the USA maxes out at 13%.(Usually between 4% and 10%) Sometimes there is additional sales taxes on event tickets, parking, and hotels which can bring the effective rate up to 20% sales tax.
Please make a video of the honest/good street vendors.
This would be a great video idea I think. There are a ton of vendors in the city, and a handful that are well known because they have better quality, better prices, friendlier, etc.
Awesome video again 👍🏻
Should I leave my Red Sox cap at home during my visit?
Hahah nobody will care . Maybe at a Yankees game and even there the rivalry isn’t what it used to be in the 90s/2000s
egg cream mention! alright this guy knows what hes talking about (: my grandpa used to make me egg creams all the time growing up (he was the og seltzer man in brooklyn)
7:28 I would not have guessed that haha. I knew about Houston Street
Our most commonly mispronounced names in Toronto are the Roncesvalles neighbourhood and borough of Etobicoke
Those are tougher!
I've been to NYC half a dozen times now and even I made the rookie mistake of not asking for the price of a hotdog during my last visit there in April '23 from a street vendor outside the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier Museum. 2 hot dogs and a bottle of water cost me $25, robbing barsteward.
Small correction: Houston Street was named after William Houstoun (the second u was eventually dropped by street sign makers I had read.)
We're going to NYC in October. Actually it's our first trip to the US and we're so gonna try every single fast food we don't have here in Europe (Poland). Sure we're looking forward to some NYC bagels, pizza slices and cheesecakes. Also got some of your recommendations from previous videos added to our "food map". But nobody will stop us from trying Wendy's, Five Guys, Shake Shack and so on. Don't hate us! :D
Do your thing. Just expect to be constipated and gassy from loading up on those food choices.
🤣🤣 go right ahead
So how much should we pay for them street hot dogs?
Just ask for price before you order stuff should do that every where even when price listed.
Wait hotdog carts don’t have knish’s anymore? I used to love to get them open them up squirt some mustard inside of it.
Do the planners you suggest do food? This time I’m coming just for the food! ❤️
I’m headed on Tuesday.
Sanitizer! Shocking but most don’t think of that. Even my wife and I only started carrying during pandemic and now once again without it - least me 😂
Always neat to see the Promenade. When we were dating my wife lived off Henry a block from there. I think what you describe in this video is basically, "street smarts". Like yer Amex card, don't leave home without it.
very nice tips.. cool!
Great video as always! Will be in NY next week for a 3-day trip for my birthday. Kinda nervous but excited at the same time as this is my first time to travel without my relatives who knows NY more than me. I will be with my parents who came all the way from the Philippines. Thank you for making such helpful videos for tourists like me! See you around! 😄
I believe showing prices without tax is a scam.
A friend of mine said he was actually in the city when the pandemic first hit. He said there was a guy selling literally a few squirts of sanitizer in ziplock bags for a $1 or more
Love the video as always. Small disagreement. Most people I know say downtown as opposed to lower Manhattan. Unless you are in an outer borough where downtown can be another part of that borough. Keep up the great content.
October will be my 4th trip. So excited. January/June/August were tough weathet-wise.
I have some repeat places I like to eat, but this trip planning on mew places, especially since the first 2 days I am in lower Manhattan before I move to Midtown.
I am also staying in a whole new hotel so figuring out uptown/downtown subways ehen I finally got it down is going to fun. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You got this.
Did I miss something? I thought this January was pretty mild as far as Januarys are concerned. Agreed, July/August are brutal. I avoid NYC during those months. April- early June, and mid-September to early November are quite pleasant.
Standard restaurant tipping is 15%. You can tip less than 15% .
If you're a group of 6 or more, it's an automatic 15%to 18% tip.
There's h and h bagels that is well known.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Just ignore people that want you to stop to try and sleep you stuff.
It's not tipping if you doing it every time and if you paying 15% then that is a tax not a tip..
tip is for good service its stop being a tip when you do it every time
@@basillah7650 when you eat out in usa, tipping is part of the culture. Don't eat out if you don't like to give tip.
15% is an industry suggested amount.
Years ago some places never asked for tips. Since they have general pay registers today that are computers, everyone puts for tips in their software. You shouldnt feel obligated to tip.
The number 5 is not recommended at anywhere on the planet Earth. Even in my home country (Finland) we have some cases where somebody started yelling to some one. When that other guy started yelling back he got stabbed.
Is it safe to travel alone? I have no one to go with and am looking to go next summer