Showerthoughts • 3 months ago

New York City is the only city in America (or maybe the world) where people are expected to have a general understanding of the geography in casual conversation.

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New York City is the only city in America (or maybe the world) where people are expected to have a general understanding of the geography in casual conversation.

Showerthoughts • 3 months ago

Like why do I feel like I’m supposed to be able to name the seven boroughs? I can’t tell you anything about L.A., Chicago, Boston, etc.

Edit: to clarify: I mean that everyone in America are expected to know NYC. Not just New Yorkers. Obviously everyone should know the layout of where they live.

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9•3 months ago
Yeah, which nobody would “expect” you to if you’re not from there

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