For my assignment while in NYC, Sister McKenna asked me to observe the people of Manhattan and their behaviors. Before I went, I just figured that New Yorkers were snobby, busy people. While they are busy, most of them are definitely not snobby. The fact is, Manhattan is the most highly concentrated location in all of the US. You literally have people living on top of each other. And they do what they can to have some kind of personal space. One thing I noticed is that on the Subway, you're packed in like sardines most of the time. You could be sitting with someone elses gut right in your face! Then once they exit the Subway, they plow down the street hurrying to their next destination and honestly? You better not get in their way. No apologies are made when you bump into each other. It's just what happens. But more than once on our trip. Someone would notice if we were confused about where we were going next. At least one person would stop and offer directions to us poor country folk. And if you asked for directions? Even more than happy to help out. New Yorkers are a fast paced, career driven species. But very willing to help out with anything you may need.
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