1.
Not being happy until you've transposed London boroughs onto NY boroughs and hating yourself for it.
2.
The sliding scale of manners from pavement to storefront.
3.
Tipping. Oh God tipping.
7.
Coffee being the same but different.
8.
The grid system that makes it feel like you're in a human version of Snake.
9.
Still having to sign when using your cards.
10.
Spotting actual celebs — not just TOWIE cast members and the Primrose Hill set.
12.
'Suggested donation' aka the most passive-aggressive phrase known to man.
13.
People reacting weirdly when you announce that you want to get pissed.
14.
People discussing their policy about going South at the weekend.
15.
Cabs asking for directions is a novel experience.
16.
The indurability of the Metrocard.
17.
At least Subway and Tube etiquette is the same.
18.
And commuters are just as strange in NY as they are at home.
