Michiganders are pretty open about our likes and dislikes. We’re easily spotted when we travel elsewhere thanks to our little quirks. Still, there are some things that are just not said out loud as they can be, shall we say, touchy subjects. Here are some such examples.

11) We're not all hunters.
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Sure, hunting season is wildly popular in Michigan, but that doesn't mean we all partake in the sport.
10) ...Or the meat and potato types.
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Come to think of it, what's with the emphasis on proteins and starches with every meal?
9) Some of us are vegetarians.
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With the bountiful farmland that surrounds us, more and more people are indulging in a plant-based, locally-sourced diet. Pictured here, an heirloom tomato salad from Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails in Detroit.
8) We're not all obsessed with the Tigers.
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Head to the west side of the state and you're bound to run into plenty of Cubs fans. It's all about geography.
7) Party stores can be scary.
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The party store is one of those neighborhood necessities. However, some of them admittedly are pretty sketchy.

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6) We don't all have a relative who works in automotive.
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Actually more and more people are turning to other industries for career paths.
5) We're not all the outdoorsy type.
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I mean, the scenery is beautiful to look at, but some of us are more city people types. Photographed here, Chapel Rock Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
4) But then again, we're not all fans of Detroit.
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That doesn't automatically mean that Detroit is our favorite place. There are plenty of other awesome cities across the state to enjoy.
3) Kid Rock is not on all of our playlists.
photo by Serena Maria Daniels
C'mon, he's so early '00s.
2) We're not all Midwest polite.
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Don't get us wrong, Michiganders aren't rude or mean, but we've also got a toughness to us that sets a part from other Midwesterners.
1) We wish the tourists would go away so we can enjoy the state's natural beauty.
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As encouraging as it can be to see folks visiting from out of state, we gotta admit, we'd rather keep this place our own private hidden gem.

Sound about right? Tell us, what do you think are some things that Michiganders just don’t talk about in the open?

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