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Im in Jersey. Just be friendly, and like others said, use your accent on the girls. Dont try to use any slang you heard on tv, you'll use it wrong. Dont go to gas stations for directions, they will get you lost faster than you would on your own.



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A Bad Clown said:

You'll here alot of people talking in a "New Joisey" accent. Also, the emergency number is 911.  Walmart is probably the cheapest plan to stock up on Spam and Pretzels. DO NOT EAT "ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS". Bring a jacket ot two. When you eat a resturant, don't blow your nose and shove it in your sleeve. If you have to spit something out, spit in a napkin. Don't pick your teeth infront of people. Don't say "You know","Dawg", or any variant. There's probably going to be other people from around the world if you're going. And also go to DisneyWorld if you have a break or Busch Gardens. Don't drink the tap water! And most importantly, know what you're going to order before you go into a fast food place like McDonalds.

Oh, the tap water's fine. I'm from a small town in Western PA, but i thrived off of Philly City water, and anything in New Jersey can't possibly be worse than that. A Brita filter might be okay, but don't advocate for that overpriced tap water that just happens to come in bottles.



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Also, more than just fast food, be quick and decisive. Know what you want in any restaurant. If you're walking somewhere, walk with a purpose. If you're driving, get in a lane and stay there, preferably on the side you'll need to be on. In Jersey (or, I'm one of those who calls is Joisey), get used to making right turns for U-turns. Left turns there seem to be a taboo. Otherwise, yeah, just in general, be nice. As stated, people in the area don't bite, unless you're rude to them, or if they're an NYC cab driver.



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Mmmmh, a few excerpts from my "Collection of Offensive Clichés" (COC):

 

 

Do not sleep with a minor, seriously, that's worse than drug-smuggling in Thailand.

Do not go calling people of colour "boy", that will only get you shot and raped (and in that order).

Always remember that an americans' house is only next to his garage, you can touch the lady, not the car.

Do not bring geography into discussion, wait for them to start a war there so they'll know you're not inventing.

If they start asking about kangourous, it's a good sign, it's the first step to an eventual normal discussion.

Do not talk politics unless you want to lose friends.

Do not start a fight with a latino, the whole neighborhood will stab and rape you (and in that order).

Avoid the pause/blank after someone says "you mean soccer".

 Do not kick an american kid, he might bounce to death.

Do not bring up the fact football is both "foot" and "ball".



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Just don't try to erect any mosques, and you'll be fine.