Kindness gets you really far here!
New York has a reputation for being a city full of jerks, and it's honestly a reputation that's rightfully earned. But kindness really is a gift, and it will make your life so much easier if you make a point to be kind to others. Your barista has probably been barked at by like, 5 different corporate douchebags by 9 a.m., so it would make them really happy if you're congenial and personable with them. And it doesn't hurt that they'll have your back and look the other way when your card gets declined but you desperately need a latte. New York is known for being miserable and dreary, but if you practice kindness - like authentic kindness, not fake kindness - you will see New York through a more optimistic lens and reap the benefits.
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