11 Ways You Can Spot An Oregonian, no Matter Where They Are

The first meeting. That time when you make awkward small talk. Where did you go to school? How about that weather? Somewhere after the icebreakers though is when you really get to know someone. It’s the little things a person says or does that makes you think, hmmm, where is this person from? Well, there are a few surefire ways to tell whether an Oregonian is in your midst, and we’ve listed them here.

11) They can’t fight to urge to correct the way you say Oregon.

10) They have absolutely no problem drinking water from the tap.

9) You catch them casually sifting through your wastebasket in the office to separate the trash from the recyclables.

8) Put a blindfold over their eyes and have them taste test where you got your coffee and they'll know.

7) They have at least eight favorite ways to drink coffee.

6) They appear especially forgetful about locking their front door.

5) You never hear the end of the complaining when they have to pump their own gasoline.

4) They call you a wimp when you pull out the umbrella when it's only drizzling.

3) They always seem to have a raincoat to match any given occasion.

2) They always seem to pay particular attention to California license plates.

1) They always tell people what a great place Oregon is to visit...

So, have you ever been pegged as an Oregonian? I know I have. Please, share those moments you were discovered when traveling out of state in the comments below.

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11 Ways You Can Always Spot Someone From Oregon... No Matter Where They Are

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