I've been here for a little under a week now, but I think I've managed to get the hang of things.
1. Some doors are electronic and open up when you walk up close enough to them. That one really freaked me out the first time. I had to stop and walk through it a couple more times before I trusted it entirely.
2. Some computers are "touchscreens" like the one where you buy your subway pass. You have to actually touch them to get them to work. Someone in line behind me finally started pushing the buttons for me because they were really impatient, but at least now I know how to work it.
3. I was too afraid wary of the Empire State Building's elevator system so I took the stairs. I had go slow because I was behind an elderly lady trying to make the same trek, but the view was the most beautiful I've ever seen in my life. I wish I could see it at night.
4. I'm not sure what pastrami is, but it's my new favorite thing. I've never eaten so much meat in my entire life. Don't even get me started on the ice cream and frozen goods. We never had anything like that back home.