Baltimoreans are pretty laid back. We accept all kinds of people into our city, from different backgrounds, upbringings, and diversities.. However, there are some things that we just can’t stand. If you’re spending some time in Charm City, it’s best to avoid these 10 things that are guaranteed to make someone from Baltimore cringe…

  1. Be a Steelers fan.

Flickr / Jocelyn Saurini Here in Charm City, it’s Ravens all the way.

  1. Smash a steamed crab to pieces.

Flickr / m01229 Mallets are to be used sparingly at a crab feast. Not to smash the ENTIRE SHELL to pieces.

  1. Hold up traffic.

Flickr / catharine robertson Traffic is bad enough. Let’s keep it moving, please.

  1. Only visit the touristy spots…

Flickr / Anthony G. Reyes There are so many hidden gems in Baltimore worth exploring. To only visit the Inner Harbor seems criminal.

  1. And only dine at chain restaurants.

Flickr / amslerPIX You haven’t truly experienced flavor until you try one of Baltimore’s mom & pop restaurants.

  1. Assume that all of Baltimore looks like this.

Flickr / Stephen Bess We acknowledge that Charm City has a reputation and it’s not without its crime. But there’s so much more to the city than that.

  1. Diss the Orioles.

Flickr / Keith Allison Listen, we know that the Orioles may not be the best, but we love ’em anyway. Nothing says summer like a trip to Camden Yards.

  1. Only party at Power Plant Live.

Flickr / Rob Lee We love Power Plant Live too, but don’t miss out on all of the local pubs in Canton and Fells Point as well. They’re full of character.

  1. Take the parking spot that we worked hard to shovel out.

Flickr / Zach Ellerbrook Listen, fellow Baltimoreans. This is just plain rude.

  1. Swim in the harbor.

This really happened last summer. shudder

What are more ways to make a Baltimorean cringe? Feel free to share below.

Flickr / Jocelyn Saurini

Here in Charm City, it’s Ravens all the way.

Flickr / m01229

Mallets are to be used sparingly at a crab feast. Not to smash the ENTIRE SHELL to pieces.

Flickr / catharine robertson

Traffic is bad enough. Let’s keep it moving, please.

Flickr / Anthony G. Reyes

There are so many hidden gems in Baltimore worth exploring. To only visit the Inner Harbor seems criminal.

Flickr / amslerPIX

You haven’t truly experienced flavor until you try one of Baltimore’s mom & pop restaurants.

Flickr / Stephen Bess

We acknowledge that Charm City has a reputation and it’s not without its crime. But there’s so much more to the city than that.

Flickr / Keith Allison

Listen, we know that the Orioles may not be the best, but we love ’em anyway. Nothing says summer like a trip to Camden Yards.

Flickr / Rob Lee

We love Power Plant Live too, but don’t miss out on all of the local pubs in Canton and Fells Point as well. They’re full of character.

Flickr / Zach Ellerbrook

Listen, fellow Baltimoreans. This is just plain rude.

  1. Swim in the harbor.

This really happened last summer. shudder

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