Shocking New York: 7 most repulsive sides of the city according to tourists

Thousands of people dream of seeing New York with their own eyes. But many, having been here, prefer not to return ever. Why this happens, the author of the channel “50 shades of New York” on the site decided to figure out Yandex Zen.

Many people dream of visiting the largest city in America. Arriving here, they rush to see the Statue of Liberty and billboards in Times Square, walk through the boutiques on Fifth Avenue and touch the bull statue on Wall Street.

“But the paradox is that this city is not trying very hard to please tourists. It does not look like polished European cities like Venice, which are always turned to the traveler with the most beautiful side. New York is honest, real and busy for everyone, ”the author writes.

According to her, often from tourists after visiting the Big Apple you can hear negative reviews. The author tried to figure out what exactly disappoints tourists who were so eager to get into the city of dreams.

1. In first place in this anti-rating was Metro... If you go underground, you will find yourself in a stuffy space full of homeless people and rats, and besides, it smells bad. “If you want to be in time for a meeting on time, leave a lot in advance, because the local metro is full of surprises: trains constantly change directions, skip the stations you need, or just get up for 10 minutes in a traffic jam right in the tunnel,” the author noted. - From the pros - wi-fi at stations and round-the-clock operation. But in general, it is an amateur's pleasure. "
2. The second minus, which the author writes about, is garbage... The fact is that, due to dense development, many buildings in Manhattan do not have container sites. Therefore, in the evening, the sidewalks are littered with huge garbage bags. Here they are waiting for the garbage trucks, which will send them to the landfill. “These mountains of rubbish have already become part of the local architecture. And in the sultry New York summer, they fill the air of the most elite districts, where millionaires and world celebrities live, with stench. I say - New York is the same for everyone! " - noted the author.
3. In third place anti-rating - prices excluding tax... “In the United States, prices for all goods and services are named without sales tax. Every visitor at least once came across this, handing cash to the cashier for payment and hearing a completely different figure in response, ”the message says. The author noted that the tax rate depends on the state and type of product - in New York City it ranges from 4.5% to 8.875%.
4. The fourth position is smell of grass... In New York, it is felt everywhere. And the thing is that there is a complete decriminalization of this case. “That is, the policeman who caught a couple of students with a joint will not even issue a fine to them. This is shocking to many tourists, because in one walk around the center of Manhattan you are guaranteed to breathe in the caustic plant vapors that have flown with the wind, and this will happen more than once or twice, ”the author added.
5. Another disadvantage of the Big Apple, as well as the pain of all tourists, is high tip percentage... So, the recommended percentage of remuneration for a waiter starts at 15%, which is quite a lot. “For good service, it is suggested to leave 20 or 25 percent. And do not think that you can get by with a couple of small coins - in this case, the restaurant manager can catch up with you and start asking what exactly your garcon was guilty of, ”the author added. It is also customary here to leave a tip to taxi drivers, hairdressers, couriers and cloakroom attendants.

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6. Homeless Is another negative point that tourists in New York can face. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of them on the streets of New York - about 58 thousand. Most of these people are mentally ill and drug addicts, ”the author said. The problem is that some time ago America passed a law prohibiting compulsory psychiatric treatment. “And all these people ended up in the status of homeless people. There are state support programs for them, but in order to use them, you need to express a desire, give up drugs and join the labor exchange. As you can see, this path is not suitable for everyone, ”the author noted. At the same time, the city takes care of the homeless: they are provided with temporary shelter and food from charities and responsible businesses, and many restaurants donate surplus cooked food to them every day.
7. If it seems to you that these are all trifles, add to the above the deafening howl of sirens capable of discouraging anyone. You will not find more shrill sirens in any other city. “They scream heart-rendingly, croak and hum each in their own way, and this orchestra is mixed with the noise of eternal road repairs, car signals, the clatter of thousands of feet and a bright human polyphony,” the author shares. Because of this, falling asleep in New York is problematic, and waking up on your own is a great success.

Due to the aforementioned shortcomings of the Big Apple, many tourists prefer not to come back here ever. However, it is worth noting that this city has many beautiful sides.

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