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About This Quiz
If you are in the habit of looking up a restaurant's health grade before ordering and slow-walking tourists drive you completely crazy, you might just be a true New Yorker. Let's take a closer look.
What is your personal space bubble?
I honestly don't think I have one anymore.
As long as you're not touching me, we're good.
I need a foot or so of personal space.
I need an arm's length, for sure.
Have you ever done grocery shopping at the corner bodega?
What's a bodega?
I never have. That would be a lot of expensive junk.
I've done that a few times in a pinch.
I do that on a regular basis. Convenience over quality.
Have you ever walked by a man on the street in his underwear and it didn't faze you?
Of course, it is shocking, but you get used to these things.
I would definitely raise my eyebrows. What in the world?
Yep, I wouldn't even think twice.
Oh my goodness. No, that would shock me a lot.
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How embarrassed would you be if you started crying in public?
I wouldn't think twice about it.
I would definitely be embarrassed and try to hide it.
I would be completely mortified.
It might bother me a little, but you see it all the time.
What is the most prominent color of clothing in your closet?
Deep greens and blues.
Grays and browns.
I prefer bright colors.
What closet? Yeah, but it would be black.
What pace do you move at in life?
I move at a very slow and deliberate pace in life.
I'm rushing even when there is no particular need to do so.
I generally take my time, but I sometimes need to pick it up to meet a deadline.
I keep a pretty brisk pace, but I do stop to smell the roses occasionally.
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How quickly can you give directions via the subway?
It is an automatic response. I know how to get you anywhere.
I might have to think about it for a minute, but I'll get you there.
I might have to double-check my route to make sure.
It would take me a long time. I would have to pull out a map for sure.
If a tourist asked for directions and you didn't know, how would you handle it?
I would admit that I didn't know and suggest where they might find out.
I would tell them that I'm too busy to help.
I would just ignore them and move on.
I would point in a random direction.
Have you ever eaten something on the subway?
I've done that a few times, but I try not to make a habit of it.
I haven't done that yet, but I'm sure the day will come.
I do that all the time. What can I say, I'm in a hurry.
I would never do something like that.
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How would you react to a price tag of $14 for a cocktail?
That seems reasonable to me.
That seems pretty expensive to me.
That is highway robbery!
I've paid less, but it wouldn't shock me.
Will you be attending the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree?
I would like to check it out, but it seems like a hassle.
I went once; now it's just kind of an inconvenience.
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
I avoid a 10-block area around that nightmare.
How do you feel about Times Square?
It's the most wonderful place in the whole world.
I honestly despise that part of town. What a joke.
It's pretty fun, but it can get kind of crazy down there.
Let's put it this way, there are parts of New York I like a lot more than Times Square.
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Do you jaywalk?
Of course I do.
Most of the time, but I do the whole crosswalk on green thing once in a while.
I generally cross at a crosswalk, but sometimes I'm just in a hurry.
I never jaywalk. That is illegal and very dangerous.
What do you call the red things on the street that the fire department uses?
Hydrants.
I haven't gotten used to calling them pumps yet, they're still hydrants to me.
I know, it's weird, but we call them pumps.
Pumps.
Have you ever gotten into a screaming match with a cab driver?
I have done this a couple of times. It's not a big deal.
Not yet, but I could totally see that happening.
Yep, sometimes you've just got to do it.
Oh no, I would never do something like that.
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Are you waiting "on line" or "in line"?
On line, of course.
Are we talking about an internet date here? I've heard "on line" but I prefer "in line".
I've never even heard someone say "on line".
I use each one just about equally.
Where is the best place to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve?
Maybe from one of the hotel rooms overlooking Times Square.
New Jersey.
Times Square is the place to be.
At home with a beverage in hand, watching on TV.
How likely are you to say "sorry" when you bump into someone?
Of course I would say that I'm sorry. I'm not rude.
Nah, I'm walking over here.
I generally say that I'm sorry, but sometimes I'm in too big of a rush.
I do sometimes, but it has to be a really bad collision that is obviously my fault.
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Do you avoid eye contact with panhandlers?
Nope. I look them right in the eye.
I don't make eye contact with anyone, so panhandlers are not special in that regard.
I guess it depends on my mood.
I have to admit that I tend to avoid eye contact.
How do you feel about dollar pizza?
It sounds terrible.
I'm not a huge fan, but it can be good when you're drunk.
I've had bad slices, but they were still good.
It's hard to go wrong with dollar pizza.
How would you describe the smell of New York City?
I used to be offended by the smell of New York, but I hardly ever notice it anymore.
I'll go with a touch of urine and garbage. It's an acquired smell.
What smell?
Kind of a hot trashy smell.
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Can you recall what business used to be in a certain location before a Duane Reade moved in?
Yeah. I also know what was there before the Starbucks and Citibank.
There are a couple spots where I know what used to be there.
I really have no idea. It's all the same to me.
Sometimes I do, it's hard to keep up.
What's the longest line you've ever stood in for bagels?
Maybe four or five deep would be the longest.
It was out the door for sure.
I don't think I've ever stood in line for a bagel.
It wrapped around the block.
How big is your living space?
I have a very spacious home.
I think this used to be a closet.
I probably have more space than most people.
I've learned to live in a small space. It feels roomy to me now.
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Do you get excited about seeing a film crew shooting on the street?
No, it's totally annoying to me.
I have to admit that it's still interesting to me, but it's more of a headache.
I know it causes all kinds of problems, but I still get pretty excited by it.
Absolutely, I get very excited to see the stars.
How do you feel about Derek Jeter?
I'm not a fan of him.
He was a good player, but I don't see what all the fuss is about.
He's one of the best of all time.
Sorry, I just got a little choked up. I love Jeter.
What is your reaction to seeing two rats chasing each other on the subway tracks?
Why would I have a reaction to that?
What in the world?
Awww.
Ewww.
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Have you ever been on a sightseeing bus in NYC?
Heck no. Those things are awful.
I've been on a few, but I don't think I'd do it again.
I love to go on those tours.
I did it once, but I'm all set on that for this lifetime.
What is your first thought if you see an empty subway car?
I have some trepidation, but I still check it out.
I might peek my head in to make sure, but it's most likely going to be disgusting in there.
Wonderful. It must be my lucky day.
I avoid it at all costs. I wasn't born yesterday.
Do you drive a car?
Of course, I do.
I can't remember the last time I drove a car.
Not as much as I used to, but I do from time to time.
It's pretty rare. I think I've driven a car a few times this year.
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