1. Walking

You know the people who walk slowly through the street, usually taking unforeseen turns or randomly stopping in front of you. They’re called tourists, and are usually found in Times Square or around 5^th Avenue. In those moments when you’re rushing, their unfocused, slow stroll can be aggravating. Don’t be one of those people.

2. Subway Sitting

When you have the rare opportunity to sit on the subway, be grateful for it. Don’t take this as an opportunity to stretch out your legs or give your bag a place to rest on the seat next to you.

3. Holding Hands

It’s wonderful to be in love. However, it’s less wonderful for the person behind you and your loved one, who is attempting to pass the couple strolling hand in hand down the street, occupying all the space on the narrow sidewalk.

4. Eating On Public Transport

Living in New York City can be a busy time, where meals are had on the go. Just make sure your meals aren’t super stinky or messy when eating on the subway. It can make the ride in the tightly packed train car a difficult one for the rest of the passengers.

5. Garbage Day

Though sidewalks can be narrow, be sure to stay away from the clusters of garbage bags that sometimes line streets or street corners. Not only do the bags reek, but they can also be the home to some animals that you might not want to encounter on your way home (i.e.: roaches and rats).

6. Restaurant Doors In Winter

Like the rest of New York City, restaurants can be very small and tables can be situated right next to the door. During the freezing winters that the city experiences, do the other customers a favor and quickly enter and exit to avoid freezing the restaurant.

7. Phone Etiquette

We’re all connected to our phones. Just make sure you’re not holding up the people around you when you’re walking down the street while looking at your phone.

8. Avoid the Splash

After rain, don’t stand too close to the edge of the sidewalk. We know that movie moment where someone gets soaked in rainwater, splashed from the car driving by. It really ruins your day.

9. Exiting the Subway

Keep to the right while exiting the subway. Once you do get out, keep walking until you’re no longer at the entrance/exit point before pulling out your phone to figure out where you are. This will avoid the frustration of others trying to make their train and preserve yourself from being pushed and shoved around.

10. Be Assertive

People in New York City can seem rough. A lot of times, they are. But, they can also be understanding people. Sometimes you just need to stand up for yourself (politely, of course), and not only will you get what you want, but you'll also gain the person's respect. If someone takes up too much room in the subway, cuts in line, or looking at their phone and not noticing its their turn to check out at a store, tell them politely and they’ll most likely comply.