- New York-style bagels and lox with cream cheese
- New York-style pizza: thin crust, large slices, pizza etiquette
- Pastrami sandwich: iconic deli sandwich on rye
- Hot pretzels, roasted chestnuts, and street food culture
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: immigration heritage
- Times Square and Broadway theaters: world-class entertainment
- Niagara Falls: natural wonder on Canadian border
- Metropolitan Museum of Art and world-class museums
New York accent (especially NYC); direct, fast-paced, diverse languages in NYC.
- NYC pace is fast: move quickly, respect personal space
- Tipping 18-20% is expected in NYC restaurants
- Pizza etiquette: fold your slice and don't critique the pizza
- Subway safety and etiquette: avoid eye contact, keep moves efficient