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Something I learned in the elevators and revolving doors of my days interning at the Condé Nast building this summer is that you should always hold the door open. Not only is it common courtesy (a social rarity in New York) but you never know who’ll walk in behind you. My first week I held a door behind me to a rushing brunette and upon closer inspection,Seattle Mariners Hats, sure enough it was Emily Weiss,Detroit Tigers Hats, author of popular blog Into The Gloss and former Teen Vogue New York intern on The Hills. Of course,Apparel Sale, not every door you hold open will be for a celebrity and even if you do hold an elevator for the vice president of your company,Los Angeles Angels Hats, you won’t get an automatic promotion,From CollegeCandy 5 Tips for Relocating Summer In,Christian Louboutin, but on the off chance that you meet again and that person recognizes you,Los Angeles Dodgers Hats, well,Jimmy Choo, your courteous ways can only do good. Last week I literally rubbed elbows with Anna Wintour in the cafeteria and it was just a reminder that my internship,Wholesale Detroit Tigers Hats, if anything,Houston Astros Hats, is giving me the chance of proximity to the biggest names in the industry I want to be a part of. Plus,yves saint laurent boots, common courtesy is infectious and full of good karma.
Some of the things topping my list right now are visiting the top of the Empire State building, scoring tickets to Shakespeare In The Park and tracking down the famous Carrie Bradshaw walk-up apartment steps. Writing down my New York wish list (in pink gel pen) as cheesy as it feels really is the best way to ensure you experience everything you hoped to. I tucked my list in my wallet and when I had a few hours to kill a few days ago,DC Shoes Hats, I pulled it out and luckily a gelato place recommended by a friend was just a quick subway ride away. The last thing I want is head back home at the end of the summer and kick myself for not having done something so quintessentially New York as going to the Statue of Liberty. Sidebar: Most of the things of your list also make great first dates with a new guy you meet.
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Tip #19 – Make a list of the things you want to do before you leave the city. No,christian louboutin hot red, actually write it down.
Tip #20 – At work,F1 Hats, always hold the door open, you never know who could be behind you.
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A little over a month in the city and just when I feel like slowly but surely the things on my mental to-do-in-New-York list are being crossed off,Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, I think of yet another “must-see” city sight.