"Only in New York": The New York City Personal Experience Narrative.

This essay presents the narrative experience of New Yorkers and the social norms in New York City. Standards of a civil society; Significance of the people's sense of humor; Importance of public and personal safety among New Yorkers.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of Folklore Research Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 217 - 245
Main Author:	Cody, Cornelia
Format:	Essay
Published:	Indiana University Press May-Aug2005
Subjects:	Essays Social norms Manners & customs Social control Civil society New York (N.Y.) New York (State)
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Description
Summary:	This essay presents the narrative experience of New Yorkers and the social norms in New York City. Standards of a civil society; Significance of the people's sense of humor; Importance of public and personal safety among New Yorkers.