I will not meet this kind of situation like this in Thailand,Surprised? NO.One evening, during my way home after class around Madison Av, One guy approached me by chatting with me starting about how heavy my bag look like, where I work; with good manner way of communicating though so I don't mind comtinueing the conversation anyway.We walked pass Byant Tree park and then he said would you like to have a drink .To be politely, I said I would I could but I am so (damm) tired here.In Addition, for no reason, I said I am originally from Thailand and and just have been like for 4 weeks.He was surprised by the fact and said you look like ones who live here for a period of time .HAAHA,I was thinking,of course, I wore my working clothes and tried so hard not to look like tourists sort of things due to afraid of attract weird people again. I was only thinking in my mind though and SMILLE outside.Another story, during lucnh time at restuarant in the bank, a good looking guy came to me and said if you want anything here just tell me and gave me his business card since he is a restuarant manager .This is acceptable.But wait, Do I look clumsy again as the manager had to show me manything after I finished my lunch.I was thinking in my mind again, I has been here for awhile.Thank you for your kind concerns.Also I met this kind of hmm new events for me on subway, two guys asked whether I am married or not,my friends said, no of course not!LOL,what I did was standing there with the funniest smile I never put on my face ever because they though I couldn't understand english so they  kept asking my friend about me and it was my new experienecs to be outsider while I was there  to enjoyed  and acted the look of "I have no ideas what you guys has been chatting. But,Pardon, I am not illegal working immigrant here.But they are forgiven due to the degree of cuteness.LOL

LOL ---watch out for the smooth operators in NYC!

and acting the part of a non=English speaker may afford you

a worthwhile advantage for you, from time to time,

( without being too unfair, of course, to your company at the time)

-----> good that you have some friends to ask for some sincere advice..I hope ..have fun!

Which parts should I have to be aware of ?

Thank you anyway for the advice of smooth operators.To be honest, I never pretend to be unable to speak english.It might because..hmm for example my english friends normally are easy to get to know than myself since I find it is pointless somewhat to get to know everybody or even one person for a specific times, you know what I meant..I hope:)

LOL - NYC is great!

Also, I have been surrounded by "strang" people lately,I dont think that it is kinda normal to start talking with someone on the street even I am such a slow walker comparatively.Otherwise, it is normal practice here.I will continue to observe.!

Manhattanites typically do not smile at strangers, nor do they even make more than fleeting eye contact. A smile or a prolonged look from a woman is usually interpreted as flirting. Always be wary of strangers who are friendly. A gentleman might occasionally strike up a conversation in a safe place such as a museum or bookstore; but rarely on the street.

Thank you Rob,, First guy I mentioned here, beside walke me to mass transis,nothing happen really,after I gave him somehints of " I am a shopaholic girl by stopped by every cloth stores every now and then and I talked a lot about fashion than really killed him.Over all he is nice ,even it seemed strange at the beginining he started talking with me on street.

Plus, I never smiled at any one first since I came here,since I have been told that it will be one kind of flirting,in case you don't want to be in the situation.All I do was;normally never done in BKK ever, that kept walking as if there is a group of perple chasing me,perhaps made the serious face all the way as well, that what I have seen so far here.

so Exploring ... how did that NYC thing and your American adventure work for you!!! Did you have any new unique experiences; was there any real flirting or did you meet any Americans worth spending time around? I know a beautiful Thai woman could never be lonely or without company if she was in a good mood... I hope we were helpful to you and not boring --- you should come back some day and see more of the country i think O___o!