5 Things New Jerseyans Do Better Than Anyone Else

We all know that New Jersey is the best state, but have you ever stopped to think about what makes it such a great place to live? Well, New Jerseyans certainly know how to do some things better than anyone else, and our skills truly make it easy to make yourself at home here in the Garden State.

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New Jerseyans are some of the nation's best drivers, and we're not making that up! One study found that Garden State drivers rank among the top in the country - though we would guess that it makes it a bit easier when we're surrounded by Pennsylvania and New York drivers, who are the worst!

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We know the best way to enjoy the beach! From choosing shoulder-season weekends to avoid the crowds, and knowing when the wind is blowing to avoid the greenheads, you'll never have a better beach day than with a New Jerseyan. Plus, we know all the best places to check out for boardwalk food and beach bites!

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The best bagels are made in the Garden State! It must be the water - or the fact that we can make breakfast sandwiches with pork roll or scrapple.

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This one is a no-brainer. Anyone who's eaten pizza outside of the NY-NJ-PHL area knows that it just doesn't compare. New Jersey pizzerias are the best in the country.

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We'll start an argument about pretty much anything here in New Jersey. There are some state-wide topics of debate that really get us going. If you want to see our skills put to use, just ask if it's Taylor Ham or pork roll, or question whether Central Jersey is a myth. That's sure to rile up the crowd!

What do you think the best New Jersey skills might be? Is it our ability to navigate confusing highways, remember directions by landmarks, or something else? Are there any obvious ones we missed in our short list above? Let’s talk in the comments!