TDX

Translating NYC text messaging.

My sister is an actor.

She recently moved from Los Angeles to NYC.

I recently moved from NYC, but that was after a decade of residing in the concrete jungle.  

I feel like I should help her.  Well, maybe just with the nuances only New Yorkers can appreciate.  Like, for example, text messaging.  Residents of Gotham interpret texting differently than others.  A few illustrations;

• Text Message:  in a cab
• Translation: I’m outside.  I’m looking for a cab and feel confident that I’ll snag one in less than 5 minutes.

• Text Message:  leaving in 5
• Translation:  leaving in 15 minutes

• Text Message:  b there in 5
• Translation:  I’m 15 minutes away

• Text Message:  where is it?
• Translation:  If the restaurant/bar/club/lounge you’re suggesting is above 14th street, there’s a strong possibility I will not attend

• Text Message:  I’m going to a birthday party.  After?
• Translation:  we will not see each other tonight

• Text Message:  dining in
• Translation:  I ordered from seamlessweb

• Text Message: Where do I get the J?
• Translation:  I don’t leave Manhattan.  Ever.

• Text Message:  What r u doing after Macy’s?
• Translation:  I would not go to Herald’s Square unless my entire family was being held at gun point.

• Text Message:  call me when get in 
• Translation:  we’ll do something another day

Good luck, sis!

-The David Xperience