35 Things Only True New Yorkers Know

By: Annette
Estimated Completion Time
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35 Things Only True New Yorkers Know
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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.
Must you go to the Statue of Liberty?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Is it worth paying $14 for a cocktail?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Must you go to the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

No New Yorker in their right mind is getting within ten blocks of that. No, no, no, no.

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Is it all right to assault a cab?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Is it okay to pay $1 for pizza?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Paying $1 for pizza is perfectly acceptable. In fact, it's delicious, and ridiculous to spend more.

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Can you order takeout past midnight?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yes, it's okay. Nay, you must. If you're drunk at 3am, ordering takeout is quite necessary.

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Must you heed walk signs?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Which do you pair with a pastrami on rye?
Spicy mustard​
Mayonnaise
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pastrami on rye can only be accompanied by spicy mustard. Do not utter the word mayonnaise in the same breath.

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Do you enter the one empty subway car?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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It is best to party when?
Weekends
Weeknights
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Weekends are when the tourists go out to party. New Yorkers like to party on weeknights.

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When you order a "coffee regular," does it have milk and sugar?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The "coffee regular" actually has about three grams of sugar in it, plus a splash of milk.

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What do you do before biting into a slice of pizza?
Sponge off the oil
Fold it
Massage it
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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When horrible, things happen around you every day, you must do what?
Ignore it
Do something!
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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What's the best meal of the day?
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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What's the best way to get around?
Walking
Uber
Subway
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Every New Yorker knows that walking is best. Nothing compares, and it sure does beat taking the subway.

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How do you pronounce Houston?
Hews-ton
House-ton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You pronounce it House-ton, like a heavy house. Texas has it wrong.

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Does an egg cream have egg in it?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Should you eat on the subway?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Just refrain. It's too crowded, and people will stare at your food. Find a park bench.

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You don't wait "in line" you wait ______?
Up line
On line
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Do you look at panhandlers?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You don't have to avoid eye contact with panhandlers. They won't bite. You just give them your money.

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Are iconic NYC foods the best?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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What is more terrifying?
Rural​ areas
The suburbs of Connecticut
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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What do tourists look like?
Foreigners
New Yorkers
Either
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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What is "platforming"?
An oratory speech
Knowing where to wait for the subway
Wearing platform shoes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Is it okay to grocery shop at CVS?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Grocery shopping at CVS is perfectly acceptable. In fact, it means you can avoid the crowds at Whole Foods.

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Which is worse?
Mice
Roaches
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Should you always wear black?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

It's a stereotype that all New Yorkers wear black all the time. But it's never a wrong choice.

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Do New Yorkers prefer going to a bank?
Yes
No
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

What's the point? There's an ATM on every street corner. Are there even banks in Manhattan?

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Summer is ______.
Glorious
Awful​
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For New Yorkers, summer is a terrible season. In fact, most New Yorkers try to get out of town.

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When tourists ask you for directions, it's a source of what?
Pride
Frustration
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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The worst part of New York is ______.
Central Park
The Upper East
Times Square
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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Fire hydrants are actually called what?
Spits
Pumps
Hydros
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In New York, fire hydrants are known as pumps. You still can't park in front of a pump.

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How do you order at a restaurant?
May I please have...
I think I would like the...
Hey, let me get a...
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"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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When it comes to directions, New Yorkers are ______.
The best
The worst
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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For New Yorkers, it's never too soon to discuss which of these?
Someone's dating history
Someone's income
The price of rent
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

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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