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photo-smart t1_j92npiv wrote

Reply to comment by Darrackodrama in I just wanted to ask a girl for directions on the subway, and she absolutely made my day by skyeyemx

> It helps to know if you are standing near an avenue and if there is a subway grate below. That is giveaway for me of north south vs East west and the rest is context

I feel silly for asking, but how exactly are you orienting yourself based on the avenue and subway grates?

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Darrackodrama t1_j93niow wrote

For example if there is a subway grate below you and you’re on an avenue you know that train (usually the one you just got off of is running below you depends on the station though)

Then you can look down the block and see if the street number decreases or increases and get a sense of north south if you’re on an avenue !

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