Once you’ve arrived on the train platform, it is important to go right up to the edge and look down the tunnel to see if your train is approaching. Two key things here: 1) Be sure to stand rather liberally upon the “Do Not Stand” yellow strip, and 2) Be sure to look the correct direction—do not be caught looking uptown for a train that is coming from downtown (this can easily be avoided by noticing which direction the New Yorkers are facing). Give it a good lean and a good long look. If you see your train approaching, simply stand back up and nod your head once or twice. Be careful not to give away more emotion than necessary. Your train’s timely arrival is not exciting, it is expected, and you simply want to convey your satisfaction with the result of your good planning and general skill at riding public transportation. If you do not see your train approaching, lean a little farther and let your look last a little longer. Then, upon returning to the upright position, shake your head side to side and roll your eyes slightly. Perhaps check your watch/cell phone for good measure. Repeat leaning/looking procedure every 30-45 seconds.
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the cell phone time check is key... ;)
good to know kyle...i look forward to more of these tutorials in preparation of my new york trip. gosh, don't want to be one of those embarrassing tourists!!!! Ha!
So do people just look like pissed off Giraffes?
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