Ordering Lunch in NYC – A Lesson in 12 Languages 🦞📚

Just when I thought NYU midterms were the ultimate test, a simple lunch break in Midtown taught me a whole new kind of lesson — in global etiquette! I walked into The Original Soup Kitchen craving a lobster roll, only to be greeted by a wall of instructions in what felt like every language on the planet: 🇨🇳 “！” (Stay in line!) 🇰🇷 “！” (Order when called!) 🇯🇵 “！” (Move left after ordering!) 🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇸🇮🇹 …and more, all basically saying: Don’t mess this up! For a second, I felt like I was back in a language proficiency exam — but hungrier and more stressed 😅 But then came the hero of the day — the $18 Lobster Roll 🥹✨ Packed with generous, fresh chunks of lobster — no fillers, no fluff — this roll was worth every second of the multilingual pressure. Standing on a busy NYC street, savoring each buttery bite, I had a moment of clarity: “Okay, New York, you win. You’re chaotic, you’re loud, you overeducate me even at lunch… but I still love you.” 💛 If you can handle the linguistic warm-up, this spot is a solid yes for a quick, satisfying bite. #NYUlife #NYCFoodStory #LobsterRollLove #OnlyInNewYork #InternationalStudentDiaries