You can take the West Virginian out of the Mountain State, but some old habits die hard. Read on to see what quirks will always be a part of us.

1. We put coleslaw on hot dogs.
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People outside of West Virginia tend to think this is pretty weird, but to many, it's not a proper WV dog without it.
2. We like freshly baked bread with every meal.
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Fresh rolls, cornbread, biscuits... if it's baked and full of carbs it's probably a good side to the meal. The best bread is right out of your own oven.
3. We stock up on groceries before a big snowstorm.
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It's often wise to do this before rainstorms, too. West Virginia gets much more extreme weather than some other parts of the country.
4. We keep an eye out for wild foods.
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Ramps, morels, paw paws, wild game... West Virginians are a resourceful people, and there's nothing like eating straight from nature.
5. Or we grow our own food.
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Most West Virginians have gardens, and we take that habit wherever we go. The best tomatoes come right from the backyard.

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6. We'll burst out singing when we hear "Country Roads."
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The song perfectly describes the feeling of coming home.
7. But when we're on those country roads, we're always on the lookout for deer.
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You can quickly blink and find your car totalled in an encounter with one of these guys.
8. We also scan for potholes.
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Those country roads will give you a flat tire if you're not paying attention.
9. But if we do break down, we know that our West Virginia neighbors are quick to offer help.
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We just can't pass by someone who is in trouble. Helping our neighbors is the West Virginia way.
10. Wherever we go, we're always proud to wear blue and gold.
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Go Mountaineers!
11. Somehow, wherever we go, we always find ourselves explaining that we live in WEST Virginia.
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No, we don't live anywhere near Richmond. But we'll show off our knowledge of history and geography for anyone who wants to know about our great state.

For more about life in West Virginia, check out these 11 things that longtime West Virginians wish they could tell newcomers.

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