11 simple etiquette rules for riding the New York City subway

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11 simple etiquette rules for riding the New York City subway
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We rely on your support to make local news available to allGothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations. So I'm delighted to return to Gothamist to discuss a perennial topic of etiquette concern: the New York City subway.

The overarching principle is this: You are not alone on the subway. In fact, millions of people ride the city’s mass transit each day, and with just so many passengers, it’s no surprise then that there are going to be some etiquette …But whether or not you can fondly recall the 9 train, or are just visiting the city for the first time, we could all use a refresher on how to use the subway politely. Here are 11 ideas to make the experience more pleasant.

Many transit systems around the world prohibit food and drink, so New Yorkers are very lucky to be able to ride with a beverage or snack. But with great privilege comes great responsibility, so it’s important to keep your crumbs and smells contained within your personal bubble.

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