About This Quiz
New Yorkers know a thing or two - if you're not a New Yorker, then you just don't get it. In this quiz, we'll see whether you're a real Manhattanite or just some guy from New Jersey.No New Yorker has ever been to the Statue of Liberty. They know that it's not necessary because they can see it on the horizon every day.
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All New Yorkers know that $14 for a cocktail is a good price. That's about the price for a movie, as well.
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No New Yorker in their right mind is getting within ten blocks of that. No, no, no, no.
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Hitting a cab with an umbrella or fist happens to all us New Yorkers. As long as no one is hurt, just pretend that it didn't happen.
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Paying $1 for pizza is perfectly acceptable. In fact, it's delicious, and ridiculous to spend more.
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Yes, it's okay. Nay, you must. If you're drunk at 3am, ordering takeout is quite necessary.
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Walk signs are really just for decoration. It's best to just eyeball it, and if no one is coming, then you walk.
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Pastrami on rye can only be accompanied by spicy mustard. Do not utter the word mayonnaise in the same breath.
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There is a reason that only one subway car has no people in it. It's an issue of either temperature or smell.
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Weekends are when the tourists go out to party. New Yorkers like to party on weeknights.
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The "coffee regular" actually has about three grams of sugar in it, plus a splash of milk.
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You have to fold the pizza slice before taking a bite out of it. There's really no other way to do it.
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We're not saying if someone is hurt or something like that. But if a homeless guy takes a dump on the street, you just keep walking.
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Brunch is a pastime in New York. In fact, it's almost a calling. If it's Saturday, then you must brunch.
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Every New Yorker knows that walking is best. Nothing compares, and it sure does beat taking the subway.
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You pronounce it House-ton, like a heavy house. Texas has it wrong.
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The egg cream is a New York beverage that consists of milk, soda water and syrup. There are no eggs or cream in the egg cream.
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Just refrain. It's too crowded, and people will stare at your food. Find a park bench.
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In New York, you don't wait in line, you wait on line. The lady at the cash register asks for the next customer on line.
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You don't have to avoid eye contact with panhandlers. They won't bite. You just give them your money.
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Examples include Shake Shack, Junior's cheesecake, John's pizza. These things are good, and you're proud of them, but they're not great.
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All New Yorkers know that rural areas are terrifying. The suburbs of Connecticut, however, are where you want to move to one day.
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New Yorkers know that tourists come in disguise. They try to look like New Yorkers, but we still can tell the difference.
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New Yorkers are experts at platforming. That means that you know where you need to stand on the platform to get the best access.
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Grocery shopping at CVS is perfectly acceptable. In fact, it means you can avoid the crowds at Whole Foods.
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Roaches are worse than mice, hands-down. When it comes to a mouse, you don't have to smash it and hear the crunch.
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It's a stereotype that all New Yorkers wear black all the time. But it's never a wrong choice.
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What's the point? There's an ATM on every street corner. Are there even banks in Manhattan?
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For New Yorkers, summer is a terrible season. In fact, most New Yorkers try to get out of town.
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Tourists are the bane of a New Yorker's existence. But when they ask for directions, they make a New Yorker feel proud and knowledgeable.
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It's not just the worst part of New York, it's the most horrible place on Earth. It's just dreadful.
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In New York, fire hydrants are known as pumps. You still can't park in front of a pump.
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"Hey, let me get a..." is how to begin any order at a restaurant. Even in a fine restaurant, this is totally kosher.
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New Yorkers know their north, south, east and west. By looking up at tall buildings, you can tell where you are.
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Even meeting someone for the first time, it's perfectly okay to ask them how much they pay for rent. This can be done before you get to know someone.
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