We, Pennsylvanians, are a pretty diverse group, wouldn’t you say? Visit our fine state and you’ll run into amazing people in the big cities, the small towns, the quaint villages, and everywhere in between. That said, despite our diversity, we do have our fair share of similarities. Like these 10 unwritten rules that just about every Pennsylvanian lives by.
- Always refer to it PA.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Yep. We’re just about the only state in the entire country that refers to itself by its abbreviation. And, when you think about it, no other state could pull it off like PA.
- Choose a side – Wawa or Sheetz…
Flickr/William F. Yurasko To which does your loyalty lie? Wawa or Sheetz? The answer may depend on in which part of the state you live.
- Pop or soda…
Flickr/Abby Yao Which you choose will give away where you live in PA.
- Eagles or Steelers.
Flickr/SteelCityHobbies Everyone – even the non-sports’ fans – has something to say about the interstate rivalry. Which teams, those in Philly or those in Pittsburgh, have your loyalty?
- Always have your cash and ticket ready at the PA Turnpike toll booth and…
Flickr/Bobby Hiddy None of us like it when cars back up for miles (okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration) while a driver fiddles around looking for cash and a ticket.
- Have a backup plan to avoid the turnpike.
Flickr/Mike We all know those PA toll rates will keep going up every year for the next few decades so pull out the GPS and find alternate routes.
- Keep your eyes peeled for those pesky potholes and…
Flickr/exacta Yep. The Keystone State could literally be changed to the Pothole State.
- Wandering deer.
Flickr/Roxanne Milward The only thing as stressful as slamming into an unseen pothole is having to dodge deer, especially under the cover of darkness.
- Always think outside of the proverbial box.
Flickr/Zach Taylor What makes PA so great? We have our own way of doing things – whether it’s redding up our room, watching wiener dog races, or cheering as an oversized wrench goes skyward on New Year’s Eve.
- Never let anyone make fun of PA.
Flickr/Paul Schrieber Unless, of course, they’re from PA. Otherwise, our beautiful state is off limits.
What other unwritten rules would you add to this list? And, do you agree that these are 10 habits that Pennsylvanians will always have? Share your thoughts below!
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Yep. We’re just about the only state in the entire country that refers to itself by its abbreviation. And, when you think about it, no other state could pull it off like PA.
Flickr/William F. Yurasko
To which does your loyalty lie? Wawa or Sheetz? The answer may depend on in which part of the state you live.
Flickr/Abby Yao
Which you choose will give away where you live in PA.
Flickr/SteelCityHobbies
Everyone – even the non-sports’ fans – has something to say about the interstate rivalry. Which teams, those in Philly or those in Pittsburgh, have your loyalty?
Flickr/Bobby Hiddy
None of us like it when cars back up for miles (okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration) while a driver fiddles around looking for cash and a ticket.
Flickr/Mike
We all know those PA toll rates will keep going up every year for the next few decades so pull out the GPS and find alternate routes.
Flickr/exacta
Yep. The Keystone State could literally be changed to the Pothole State.
Flickr/Roxanne Milward
The only thing as stressful as slamming into an unseen pothole is having to dodge deer, especially under the cover of darkness.
Flickr/Zach Taylor
What makes PA so great? We have our own way of doing things – whether it’s redding up our room, watching wiener dog races, or cheering as an oversized wrench goes skyward on New Year’s Eve.
Flickr/Paul Schrieber
Unless, of course, they’re from PA. Otherwise, our beautiful state is off limits.
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