How to hail a cab

This article from Travel & Leisure about how to hail a cab in New York made me smile. Did you know that you're supposed to flap your arms like a bird if you want to signal a cabbie that you need a lift to the airport? Hilarious. There are more tips—and fun illustrations by Michael Hoeweler—here if you really want to learn how to snag a taxi like a pro.

I'm curious—do you take a lot of cabs? Since moving to Brooklyn, the subway has been my chariot of choice. :)

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