12 Things People Always Ask When They Know You're From Maryland
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Jamie Alvarenga
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It’s natural to assume things about other states based on stereotypes and news stories. It’s not surprising that Marylanders get questioned about their state and culture often. Today we’re putting some of those questions to rest with the following list. Here are 12 things people ask when they know you’re from Maryland.
Because they're delicious and with crab season only being a few months out of the year, we engorge while we can.
Magic. It's made of magic.
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It has its bad parts, but we don't let that overshadow the good parts. There's still plenty to do in Baltimore as long as you know where to go.
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Those from out-of-state may find our driving habits aggressive. We prefer to think of our swift vehicular maneuvering as smart.
Yes. And we miss it so much.
Technically, since it falls below the Mason-Dixon Line, it's south. BUT it was a border state during the Civil War. Some say north, some say south. It's up for debate.
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Hahahaha!!! Good one. Marylanders are very passionate about how they feel about O'Malley these days...
While most of our state bleeds purple, we also have our share of Redskins fans, and to the west, those who consider themselves part of Steelers Nation.
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Maryland has some of the highest median incomes in the country so generally speaking, the higher the rent. Add on taxes, and it can be pretty pricey to live here. However, the further away you live from the city, the cheaper the housing. There are actually some very affordable spots in our state, you just have to find them.
Nope. It's Annapolis. Pictured above is the iconic Maryland State House.
Who wouldn't be? Just look at it!
We have mountains in the west and beaches in the east. We have cities, farmlands, and the Bay. We're full of culture and diversity. We're America in miniature and oh so proud.
As a Marylander, are there any other questions people often ask you? Share your experiences in the comments!
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