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>>8257139
I lived in East Harlem for a bit, which is considered the most dangerous area in Manhattan. I am also white and was usually dressed for white-collar work, which presumably would paint a big target on me. During the day, no one ever gave a fuck except beggars who would single me out, and at night (like 1-4 am) I'd occasionally see some gangsters on corners selling drugs, but as long as you didn't just walk up to them and start talkin you were fine.

The most important part of hanging out in a "bad neighborhood" at night is to:
1. don't look or dress like a tourist or carry touristy things, (backpack, camera, water bottle,etc.)
2. don't be such a tryhard to blend in that it backfires and you look like undercover NYPD instead
3. don't be meek, but don't be rude either

Also, if you're trying to find something in a neighborhood and you're close but not quite able to find it, stop staring at your fucking phone and just ask a shopkeeper, delivery guy on a bike, or a woman. Looking at your phone constantly like you're lost says you're not from around the area and oblivious.

>>8257166
simbly ebin