Sure, there are stereotypes about Vermonters, and based on the people you know, yourself included, you might just have to admit some of these Vermont stereotypes are in fact true. Here are a few stereotypes that just may be true. Do we argue these or embrace them? You decide! Let’s take a look at 14 ways to tell you’re from Vermont!

1. You've worn a winter coat and shorts at the same time.
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Living in Vermont, you never know what the weather will do!
2. Someone in a Home Depot offers you assistance and they don't work there.
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Vermonters know where to find the lug nuts, O rings and spakle without blinking an eye.
3. "Vacation" involves going anywhere south of Burlington for the weekend.
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Obviously, this won’t apply to everyone, but the Woodstock Inn is ALWAYS a great vacation and no airplanes necessary to get there!
4. You’ve had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number.
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Not only does the entire state have the 802 area code, each town (for the most part) has the same three-digit prefix. So the chances are, if someone had the wrong number with area code and prefix, you knew who they were looking for… And you probably had the correct number on hand to give them.
5. You measure distance in hours.
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These roads are windy, and depending on the season (winter, mud, summer, construction, autumn, stick/mud and back to winter) the timing to reach a destination is nothing that can be measured on Google Maps.
6. You install security lights on your house and garage, but leave both unlocked.
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Probably not something to advertise, but, yes, people often leave their keys in the car and their homes unlocked. The neighbors provide the best observations anyway.
7. You can drive 75 MPH through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching.
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All Vermonters don't do this, but we could if we had to. A 45-minute drive could be done in 20 minutes if necessary. Just sayin…

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8. You know several people who have hit a deer more than once.

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This isn't hunting - it’s a wrong place at the wrong time scenario.
9. You switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day and back again.
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I'm guilty of this. All day, every day.
10. You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.

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We have the best biceps around!
11. You’re going 80 MPH on the highway, yet everybody is passing you.

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We can also move fast on our skis and bikes! Try to catch us!
12. You know ALL the seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, mud and road construction.

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Detours and lane stops are necessary to fix the roads from the brutal winters. You don’t need a calendar to remind you when it’s time to take the "back way home."
13. You find 10 degrees "a little chilly.”
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OK, I bundle up in a cozy sweater (coat optional) but some Vermonters are hardcore! Growing up in Vermont teaches you that anything above freezing is perfectly acceptable weather for wearing shorts.
14. If you actually understand these jokes, please forward them to all your Vermont friends. We're all friendly people.
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Let’s all laugh! It’s funny because it’s true.

What other Vermont stereotypes can you think of? Let me know in the comments!

Looking for more about stereotypes in Vermont? Check out this article here of the 12 totally true stereotypes of Vermonters.

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Luke | May 26, 2020

What stereotypes are there about Vermont?

Where to even start. First off, Vermont is an amazing small state that has some of the most gorgeous and peaceful areas in the U.S. So, One stereotype about Vermont is that there’s not a whole lot in the State except for mountains, forests, lakes, and more nature. Vermont also has the stereotype of being the holiday destination spot for people from big cities like New York, Boston, and Montreal. Those from out-of-state think of Vermont as a little getaway, a charming place that doesn’t resemble their busy and hectic city lives. Some other obvious stereotypes are that we never have a spring season in Vermont or that our winters are more than six months long. In reality, Vermont has much more to offer than just cold recaptures and nature spots.

Is Vermont a great place to live?

YES. Not only does Vermont have breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and endless nature spots to explore, but Vermont also has exceptional food, safe cities, great schools, and down-to-earth people. Vermont is an environmentally aware place that focuses on healthy living styles and socially and environmentally aware and considerate, which all makes Vermont a welcoming and prosperous place for all. Not to mention Ben & Jerry's is from Vermont!

What are the best things about living in Vermont?

There are so many wonderful things about living in Vermont. Access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of life, to name just a few. Vermont is a great place to live if you don't mind living in a small city or little town. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.

 

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