Tourist rules for your city

[casualmadness]

Another thread inspired this one. We've all traveled. Some more than others. We all know that when tourists come to our towns, there are certain things that they do that drive us crazy because everyone in our towns know not to do that (whatever the offense). For example, in DC, you never stand on the left side of the escelator. The reason for this is because most people don't like to stand on the escelator in DC. Most of us like to continue walking on it as if it were stairs. However, on the rare occassion that we want to stand, we simply stand to the right. This way, the lef side is open for anyone who wants to keep moving. Everyone in DC knows this. But tourists do not. So help out TB. What's a no no in your city?

[bongomania]

When I lived in San Francisco, I would have advised: if someone comes up to you and starts talking, do not respond or make eye contact. Here in Portland, it's the opposite: if someone comes up and starts talking, be sure to engage with them, as it would be rude not to.

In SF, carry a windbreaker and sunglasses, but forget the shorts. In Portland, leave the umbrella at home as it marks you for a tourist.

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by casualmadness

Another thread inspired this one. We've all traveled. Some more than others. We all know that when tourists come to our towns, there are certain things that they do that drive us crazy because everyone in our towns know not to do that (whatever the offense). For example, in DC, you never stand on the left side of the escelator. The reason for this is because most people don't like to stand on the escelator in DC. Most of us like to continue walking on it as if it were stairs. However, on the rare occassion that we want to stand, we simply stand to the right. This way, the lef side is open for anyone who wants to keep moving. Everyone in DC knows this. But tourists do not. So help out TB. What's a no no in your city?

That's funny. In Japan this is opposite.

[NJL]

me to tourists in San Antonio=stay out of my hood.

peace.

[unclekebm]

In Vegas...no rules!
what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas

[burk48237]

In Detroit we shoot those who get on the wrong side of the escalator.

[Visirale]

Those bastards better not leave disney. If I seem them anywhere in my neck of the woods, they are fair game.

[5andFretless]

NYC - Anything goes.

The "anything goes in Los Vegas" is not quite accurate. They wait for walk signs in Vegas. Try that in NYC and see what happens

[Relic]

New Jersey, we don't have tourist problems. (nice state slogan, no??)

[Rudyboy98]

Originally Posted by burk48237

In Detroit we shoot those who get on the wrong side of the escalator.

That's why no one considers Detroit a tourist destination.....

Duh!

[Joe Gress]

Colorado Springs: It's called the sun, yes you need lots of sunscreen here, your three thousand to four thousand feet closer to it here than you were in Texas. It’s called oxygen, that’s what your missing at the top of pikes peak. Yes, we love our military men and women, they bring lots to the economy here, and would be first to defend our asses if we got in trouble. Yes, most of us believe in a God. And drive slow, our city generates a lot of income from idiots who speed.

There’s a few.

[unclekebm]

Originally Posted by 5andFretless

NYC - Anything goes.

The "anything goes in Los Vegas" is not quite accurate. They wait for walk signs in Vegas. Try that in NYC and see what happens

so many people where getting run over on the Strip from not waiting,
or better yet standing in the middle of the road to take pics,
they had to build a bunch of pedestrian bridges...

yet, I make my living because of these mindless idots...
eh, one of many ironies

[Mark Wilson]

Niagara Falls:
"We turn off the Falls about the same time we roll up the sidewalks"

Also "Rumours Nightclub is a dive. Don't stand in line on the street to go there."

[Lalabadie]

Posted in the other thread but it works better here.

This is mostly for our western neighbors.

Don't friggin' get drunk at 8 to vomit on everyone at 12 when the party's supposed to really kick in. Or at least, if you're feeling really good, don't shout it at everyone in an approximate frenglish. It is both annoying and a little offensive. I know the legal drinking age is lower, but heck don't compensate for two years of non-drinking within a single night. It just won't go right.

Rant over, enjoy the city

[DigMe]

Don't ask how to get to the Koresh compound. No one really knows anyway since it wasn't actually in Waco.

bc

[ksandvik]

In Silicon Valley, if you walk along expressways or bigger roads, most likely a cop car will stop at some point and ask: what's going on?

--Kent
PS: Wish more people walked and biked around here...

[ksandvik]

...also, those who drive around with non-Arizona number plates in Arizona, there seems to be many small communities in Arizona that raise money from traffic tickets based on semi-hidden speed signs...

--Kent

[bmc]

Canadians and Americans talk very loudly in public compared to Europeans. Very noticeable in restaurants over here. I have to point it out to family when they visit.

[casualmadness]

Originally Posted by joeinsprings

Colorado Springs: It's called the sun, yes you need lots of sunscreen here, your three thousand to four thousand feet closer to it here than you were in Texas. It’s called oxygen, that’s what your missing at the top of pikes peak. Yes, we love our military men and women, they bring lots to the economy here, and would be first to defend our asses if we got in trouble. Yes, most of us believe in a God. And drive slow, our city generates a lot of income from idiots who speed.

There’s a few.

Co. Springs also has crazy weather. I spent a few weeks there a couple of years ago and in two weeks the weather went from mild 70's to a blizzard to a heat wave to an all day rain. Then when we went to Pike's Peak, I couldn't believe how fast I lost my breath up there. But maaaaaan what some donuts!

[BassManPatsFan]

Originally Posted by burk48237

In Detroit we shoot those who get on the wrong side of the escalator.

Oh please. You don't have any tourists.


In Boston, not waiting for walk is usually the way to go--follow the crowd, not the little white man/red hand. Don't ask for directions, buy a map. Boston is one of the toughest cities to navigate and its lack of street signs makes it even worse. It's funny when tourists think they'll be able to follow directions, but it's way easier to just buy a map and plan out your route that way.