17 Ways You Can Always Spot Someone From Rhode Island… No Matter Where They Are
Let’s be honest, most Rhode Islanders rarely leave the state and rightfully so! With so many great restaurants, fun attractions, and of course the coastline, why would we? Some of us do leave on occasion, and when we do it’s easy to identify us. Here are 17 sure fire ways you can always spot someone from the Ocean State.
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1. If you see someone wearing shorts, flip flops and a jacket in the winter, there's a good chance you've found another Rhode Islander. This is especially true if it happens to be snowing!
8. If that same person gets in the passing lane just to cruise, there's an even better chance they learned to drive in Little Rhody. Don't worry, we're not saying they're bad drivers because they know they'll never be as bad as Massachusetts.
10. They don't understand why their "extra extra" (extra cream, and extra sugar) coffee order comes as just an extra large black coffee in most other states.
16. They assume every state still observes Victory Over Japan Day, a Rhode Island state holiday commemorating the day Japan surrendered during World War II. Really it's just an excuse to take the day off and go to the beach and have barbecues.
17. One thing true about most Rhode Islanders is they will eventually need to be near the ocean. If traveling and the ocean is not available, some large body of water will have to suffice.
There are just some things most Rhode Islanders have in common. Can you think of any other ways to spot a fellow Rhody resident? Tell us in the comments.
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Jeana is a freelance writer, musician, and student. She is in the Providence based acoustic duo Tammy & Jeana, and the folk act known as Great Gale. Jeana commutes to Northeastern University in Boston where she is pursuing an M.S. in Organizational Communication. As a long time Rhode Islander who was born in Warwick, she loves promoting the state's wonders.
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