Help out a foreigner here. What are some of the things you NYers in the office know you have to read in between the line?

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When someone asks you how was your weekend, you say it was good irrespective of how it was and finish the conversation

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We're very up front and direct. Not being mean or anything but that's just how we are.

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If someone has headphones in, it means don't bother me. "Interesting..." In response to something means it's not interesting or notable at all or it's notable in a bad way.

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Also, we are very upfront with how we feel about you. If we like you we'll treat you as such. If we don't like you we'll treat you as such and not care about your feelings. We're the only city in the USA where you don't have to try and interpret what we say

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🤔 not in my experience

Very brash culture. It is every man for himself. Much crazier than Europe if that's where you are from. Very long lunches.

I meant no long lunches.

Say what you want and don't be apologetic about it. In my experience, if it's not offensive in any way, people will appreciate your candidness.

If somebody holds open the door for you, don't forget to tip them. $1-3 is customary.

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