Do you suspect one of your friends or loved ones may secretly hail from the Sunshine State? Look out for these telltale signs that will help you know how to spot a native Floridian in just about any scenario.

1. They're not afraid of alligators. They actually think they're awesome.
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2. There's a pair of sandals for every occasion, and they own them.
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3. They religiously use sunscreen and have a lifelong hunt for the perfect one.
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4. Tan lines.
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5. They know aloe is a cure for everything, preferably obtained from your own front yard.
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6. They’re literally annoyed when they have to put up with any sign of this thing you call “winter.” (Unless they're so Floridian they've never even seen snow, and then they will totally freak out.)
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7. When you're sick, they'll insist you drink lots of Gatorade. Electrolytes, y'all.
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8. They walk casually through rainstorms.
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9. They’re constantly giving you bags of citrus they got from somebody (or their own tree). And yes, it will be way too much for any one person, and you will be making orange juice every day for two weeks.
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10. They won’t leave the house without something they call a Tervis. How many things today still have a lifetime guarantee?
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11. Growing up they didn't have snow days off from school, they had hurricane days.
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12. They know how to spot real Key lime pie. And it’s not some bright green jiggly thing.
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13. They’re vexed by large hills. If you take them walking somewhere that looks like this, they’ll be confused and a little bummed. Seriously, who has time for hills?
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14. They’re not bad drivers, you’re bad passengers. How are they supposed to gun it across three lanes and slide in perfectly between two semis when you’re screaming and carrying on like that?
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15. They bring the party. Spring break is nothing. You should see their friendly get-togethers.
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16. Wherever you take them, they will find the nearest beach...and complain about it unless it's at least this nice.
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Well, there you have it: some of the best ways to spot someone who hails from the Sunshine State. Do you have any other dead giveaways for how to spot a Floridian? Please share them below — we’d love to hear from you!

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