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So, it's definitely a culture shock coming here.  I almost think that this sweet experience is lost on us since we have kids, stressed about our jobs, and have little enjoyment.

One funny thing that happened is the wait times.

We got delivery food the other day, and the order was 10 minutes late.  The company kept profusely apologizing, and the guy wouldn't accept his tip.  I was like "wow".  In Philly.. if it was 10 minutes late, the delivery guy would demand his tip for being early.  :O

And we were in Bed, Bath, and Beyond, buying an air conditioner, which they didn't have the price for.  This ended up backing up the line.  People started freaking out:  "None of these lines are moving!"

The lines at Trader Joe's, Whole foods, etc. are amazing... you wait in line and get doled out to tons of cashiers.  There is usually a person hired just to keep the line orderly, like at a TSA line in an airport.

New Yorkers are serious about time.  I guess I had heard that... but it is a culture shock to see it.