We’ve all had that one relative who just doesn’t get it, right? Meet our Manhattan Maverick, a 27-year-old local who’s lived in the Big Apple his whole life. His excitement to host his 22-year-old cousin from Detroit quickly turned sour as his guest’s touristy behavior began to grate on his nerves. Let’s dive into this family drama that’s as bustling and unpredictable as the streets of Manhattan itself!
The Excitement Before the Storm ️
When the Tourist Antics Begin ♂️
The Bike Lane Blunder ♂️
The Counterfeit Controversy
The Transportation Tussle
The Unrealistic Expectations ️⏰
The Late Riser Limitations
The Brush-off and the Detroit Dig ️
The Farewell and the Future Visit Fallout
The Unwanted Announcement and the Miami Misdirection
The Confrontation and the Cut-off ️
The Life Lesson and the Lingering Doubt
The Friends’ Verdict ⚖️
The Text and the Tension
Manhattan Maverick vs. Detroit Tourist: A Family Feud for the Ages ️ vs.
From slow walking to bike lane blunders, our Manhattan Maverick’s patience was stretched to its limits by his Detroit cousin’s tourist antics. Despite attempts to explain the city’s unwritten rules, the cousin brushed off the concerns, even suggesting that without tourists, New York would be just another Detroit. After a tense three-day visit, the Maverick declined his cousin’s request for a future stay, causing a rift in the family. While his local friends back him up, others accuse him of being a stereotypical New Yorker. As the drama unfolds, let’s see what the internet has to say about this family feud…
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NTA. Entitled tourist expects free lodging, but you set boundaries.
Entitled tourists are the worst
Avoided trouble by not letting him get hit by a bike. NTA
Walking in NYC is like driving in Detroit. NTA.
NTA. Ungrateful tourist expects too much, offers too little
NTA: Don’t play tour guide for your rude, uninvited guest
Tourist’s inconsiderate behavior angers local, sparks heated debate
NTA: Explain the differences between NYC and Miami, mention his dislikes.
Detroit native defends city against Manhattan tourist’s insult. NTA
NTA. Family feud: Manhattan native vs. Detroit tourist. Visit separately?
“NTA. NYC locals make the city what it is. Tourist troubles!”
>he took his time walking and refused to walk any faster
Let me guess, he also stopped abruptly right in the middle of the pavement with no regard to the human pile up forming behind him?
>he would suddenly stop in the middle of the street
There we go.
>He would walk in the bike lane
Man’s straight up lucky he didn’t die, honestly. I get about 5 neighborhood alerts each day about someone getting mowed down by a bike/car.
>He also honestly thought we just drove or got Ubers everywhere
Hahahahahaha. I mean, if you want to sit in traffic for 30 minutes to go 4 blocks, sure.
Look, I’m sympathetic in a way: NYC isn’t for everyone. My mom hates visiting me. I’ve been here for a long time now and I’m not even sure I like it here, so I definitely understand how it can be an overwhelming place for someone who’s never visited before.
*That being said*, I hate people who go to different/new places and make no effort to adapt to the local culture/vibe while also complaining that the culture/vibe sucks. Maybe it does, but you chose to visit. Besides being a nuisance and actual danger to himself, it doesn’t sound like you “travel” well together. Perhaps it would be better for him to visit with his girlfriend, stay at a hotel, and you can meet for dinner while he’s in town. He can do what he likes and you won’t be annoyed. Win-win. I would warn him, however, that crime rates have increased and the more he walks around like a befuddled, ogling tourist, the more of a mark he’s making out of himself. NTA.
NY vs. Detroit: Fiery feud that’ll make your blood boil
NTA. Don’t rush, enjoy life! But wasting time? Unbelievable!
Empathy for a fellow New Yorker dealing with intolerant relatives
NTA. Tourist’s lack of consideration for time disrupts New York.
Tourist’s cluelessness and slow pace annoys Manhattan native
Cousin visits, acts like tourist, and insults OP. YTA
“NTA. NYC’s fast pace isn’t for everyone. Flexibility and grace.”
Tourist vs. Native: A Feud Fueled by an A**hole
NYers embrace their reputation as jerks with a laugh!
NYC vs. Detroit: Cousin’s terrible visit, hilarious body damage
The tourist who caused a stir in Manhattan ♂️
NTA, he sounds exhausting
“NTA I grew up in the Bronx, his behavior is rude anywhere though tbh. I live in the suburbs now and no way is someone stopping in the middle of the street to take pictures or walking into the bike lane. Sounds like he’s one of those people who block the whole lane at the grocery store to talk to their friends lol.”
TikToks and fast-paced New Yorkers: A hilarious clash of cultures
NTA, hilarious response to a clueless tourist
NTA, but manners matter when crashing at someone’s place
Let him figure it out himself
“Holy shit, I just want to dump you in the river” NTA
Explaining cultural norms to tourists: a delicate balance of patience
Detroit native defends city against Manhattan cousin. NTA, protect peace
Tourist’s rude behavior vs. local’s judgmental attitude ♂️
“Figure it out.” ♂️ Resolving a family feud with understanding and communication.
Engaging with a low-key jerk, but not the AH ♂️
Showing family around Paris: Walking tour from hell
YTA ruins cousin’s tourist fun. Let him enjoy the city!
Embrace the tourist spirit and explore new cities like a local!
“NTA, become Casper and ghost him and his rude self.”
NTA: NYC wasn’t for them, but expecting change is selfish. ♀️
Bad houseguest? Not the a**hole!
Lovely locals in NY, but cousin’s behavior was definitely rude
New Yorker vs Detroit Tourist: Battle of Expectations and Attitudes
Non-New Yorker gives understanding perspective on family feud in NYC ♂️
Expecting a tourist to act like a local? YTA, buddy!
Curious if he’s on the spectrum? Let’s discuss
Respectful tourist becomes a safety hazard, ignoring helpful advice.
NTA. Hosting a difficult guest? No thanks! ♂️
NTA. Race walkers, speed walking, and tourist etiquette.
Is he trying to become your new roommate?
Being a Manhattan native is tough, but messing with tourists is fun! NTA
NYC: Fast-paced, no outsiders allowed. NTA stands their ground.
NTA. Frustrations of being a tour guide in the Big Apple
No clue what he did wrong? Two weeks of that? NTA
NTA: Don’t be his tour guide, let him explore NYC!
Vacation sleep-ins causing family feud? NTA but time-sensitive plans!
NTA: NYC’s fast pace and basic human decency explained
Tourist criticizes rude behavior in NYC, questions New Yorkers’ reputation
NTA: He’s overstaying his welcome! 2 weeks? That’s excessive!
Nostalgic for buses and subways in NYC? I feel you
Enthusiastic West Coast visitor loves Manhattan, especially Grand Central Station!
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Visitors in NYC: Rules, safety, and avoiding the Empire State
Follow local etiquette or pay for a hotel.
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NTA. Being a tour guide isn’t your responsibility
NTA: No room for rude tourists in our city.
Small town to big city: the struggle of being misunderstood ♂️
Aussie loves NYC, calls out slow walkers and Detroit comparison
Tourist vs. Native: No hosting for you!
“Be kind to the natives when you’re in their cities”
NTA. Your cousin sounds irritating. NYC doesn’t revolve around him
NTA: Tourist’s deplorable behavior sparks family feud in Manhattan
