11 Awkward Moments Every Ohioan Has Endured At Least Once

Traveling out of state can be awkward. Likewise, hosting out-of-state visitors can be awkward. Why? Because, in case you haven’t already noticed, Ohioans tend to live life a little differently than most Americans. The following are 11 awkward moments every Ohioan has endured at least once—and if you haven’t endured at least half of these then you’re lying.

1. When you order "pop" at an out-of-state restaurant.

2. When you refer to stores such as Meijer, Kroger and JC Penney in possessive form and an out-of-state visitor laughs at you.

3. When you walk into an out-of-state Walmart and feel like you've stepped foot into a time capsule.

4 When you accidentally insult Michigan in front of a Michigander.

5. When you get caught in an unexpected, mid-March Ohio blizzard.

6. When you have to break the news to your out-of-state friend that they're actually the ones who have an accent.

7. When you throw out an "O-H" and don't hear an "I-O" reply.

8. When the street you need to drive down is just straight up gone.

9. When you have high hopes for spring only to be disappointed yet again.

10. When your out-of-state friends can't pronounce the name of your hometown—no matter how hard they try.

11. When you get caught making fun of Ohio in front of an out-of-stater.

How many of these awkward moments have you endured? What ones would you add to this list? Let us know!

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April Dray

April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.