Harlem (New York, N.Y.); New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel; New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs
When you see a friend with a squab in a cabaret, don't suggest that you
and your pigeon move to his table and make it a foursome. He may have
IMPORTANT business to discuss.
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If somebody else's dish (and we mean dish, not doll) looks particularly
attractive, don't sample it unless you're first asked to. If you'd like
to try it, order from the waiter!
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Do not eat garlic or onions unless your escort also does. (Or unless
you want to keep the wolf from your door.)
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We've already inveighed against the bore who table-hops and asks to
dance with your dame. Now the might of our wrath is directed toward the
gal who makes things worse for her man by encouraging the intruder.
When a stranger comes to your table, say "No," immediately. Don't
prolong the agony by turning to your escort and asking if you should
dance with the drunk or dope.
33. CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE TO NEW YORK
A_MUSEMENT PARKS_: Back-breaking sky-rides, pink lemonade, cotton candy
and hot dogs are available at Coney Island's famed Steeplechase (BMT
subway); Palisades Park in Fort Lee, N.J. Bring your own gal or pick
one up.
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ASTROLOGERS AND FORTUNE TELLERS: Predicting futures is against the law,
but horoscope readings are not. (Consult Classified phone directory
for "Astrologers.") Many night clubs employ "readers" who "analyze
your palm, handwriting or tea leaves." Service is gratis, but you're
expected to shell at least a buck.
_Inside Stuff_: Society babes have their palms read at the Golden
Earring--54th and Madison.
_Midnight Manners_: When your gal is having her fortune told by the
night club palmist, don't listen in. The seer will say a tall, dark man
is coming into her life. And you're probably short, fat and gray.
_Wisdom of a White Way Wolf_: Slip the palmist a fin before she starts.
A short, fat and gray man will plunge into the gal's life.
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BABY SITTERS: Phone SU 7-6779. If she's over 15 call us.
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BALLET: Personally, it's way above us. We don't like muscular calves.
But the longhairs say we have some of the best ballet in the world.
Consult daily papers.
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BARBER SHOPS, LATE: If you get an unexpected night call, and you
haven't a razor blade, you're out of luck. There aren't any all-night
barber shops any more, since two gorillas were killed in one. Most
of them close at 8; in Grand Central and Penn Terminals, at 9. The
following shops are open until midnight: Victoria, West 51st Street;
Taft Hotel; Spinrad's, 50th and Broadway; Dawn Patrol, Seventh Avenue
and 53rd Street; Claridge Hotel. (All cabaret men's room attendants
will supply safety razors and blades.) Barber shops are closed Sundays,
except in private clubs.
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