Only Real New Yorkers Know These 6 Things! Do You?

Never lean on the subway or bus poles

Leaning on the subway or bus poles is one of the most common rude behaviors that people use to do when they visit a new city. This is also an impolite act performed by individuals who are simply lazy to adopt a normal position when they use public transportation. However, according to experts and real New Yorkers, leaning on the subway or bus poles can be considered disrespectful, because these poles were created with a specific purpose: to help you stay safe during the ride. 

It’s no secret that you don’t want to put your hands on those poles because they are probably full of germs and viruses (maybe even the new coronavirus, Sars-Cov-2) but you have to use hand disinfectant or a paper towel if you want to stay safe. In fact, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the subway and bus poles are often disinfected.