New York City: the city of professionals, tourists, interns, students and of course, full-fledged New Yorkers mixed into the chaos. Not many can succeed in New York but for a few, making the cut is like wearing a badge of honor. Whether you’ve lived here for two months or since birth, there are definitely signs that prove you got nothing left to learn. You're finally a local, so embrace it.

1. You cross when the crosswalk says not to.

With the right timing and accuracy, crossing the street whenever your heart desires helps you get to places on time. You’re not even afraid of getting hit by an angry taxi driver because after all, you are well aware you’re one of New York’s finest and nothing is going to stop you.

2. You don’t make eye contact, with anyone.

You won’t even blink an eye or move a finger for the guy who’s trying to sell you his mixtape in Times Squares or to the panhandlers on the subway. It’s not rude, it’s just a natural instinct.

3. There’s no smell on the subway.

Nothing beats the smell of fresh piss on an early morning commute. To you, it’s nothing but normal. It’s part of living in New York. But to others, it’s a hundred percent disgusting and inhumane.

4. Food carts are your favorite.

Great food on the go. Others may think these mobile stations are pretty trashy but they are far from that. You can either meet your best friend or you can fall in love with one of the best cinnamon rolls on Lexington Avenue. The food cart possibilities are endless and we love a good variety.

5. Dollar pizza is the best pizza.

Have you ever heard the saying "a dollar makes me holler?" Well, this is the real definition.

6. You don't wait in line.

A Sunday morning hangover means it's time to get brunch and refresh yourself for the next week. But, you sure as hell won't be waiting to get seated at some restaurant in the Lower East Side. Just walk a few blocks and you'll find your new favorite bagel place before a line begins to form.

7. You have nowhere to go but you're still in a rush.

It's definitely in our blood. We have a need for speed when exiting the subway or walking down the street. Definitely don't walk slow or in front of us. We have a tendency to push or just curse you out.

8. You avoid all tourist spots.

Just like the plague, you won't catch a single one of us walking within a ten-mile radius of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree or Times Square. Areas like these are packed with tourists, tourists, and more tourists.

9. The New Year's Eve ball drop is better seen on the television.

Whether or not you have good cable or an HD TV, the ball drop is much more spectacular when seen in the comfort of your own living room, ringing in the new year with a few close friends and a big bottle of wine. Screw the crowds. We choose comfort over chaos anytime.

10. Platforming is a skill.

This is most definitely learned and it's something newcomers don't know about. We know just where to stand when waiting on the subway platform. This makes our entrance and exits one thousand times better than it really is.

11. You know your directions, no matter where you are.

East Side, West Side, Uptown, Downtown. Why bother to Google Map it after you've been lost so many times that there's no place left to get lost? You'll figure it out and you have no worries.

12. Walking 20 blocks is light cardio.

Did you really think we would pay $2.75 to ride two stops on the subway? Did you really think we would order an Uber or hail a cab? Whether we have on walking shoes or not, we're simply hoofing it.