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10 Signs You’re from New York and living in the Midwest

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mich chapter.

1. You’re the one with the accent, not me…

2. Only your fellow New Yorkers will understand what you mean when you justify the difference with “it’s the water.” 

3. You begin to forget that these exist:

4. And this:

5. “Where are you from?” “Right outside the city.” It’s not worth explaining in further detail…

6. The fact that you actually have to stop for this now frustrates you:

7. Speaking of waiting, your friends wonder why you’re always in a rush.

8. Nothing is open late enough.

9.  Toto, I have a feeling we’re not at LaGuardia anymore…

10.  Let’s face it: you love it here, but you’re too proud to ever want to settle anywhere else than home sweet, New York. 

 

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