If you’ve lived in Maryland for a while, then you’ve likely picked up a few or ALL of these habits. Take a look at this relatable list and see how many are true for you!
- How to pick crabs…
Flickr / Alan Levine It’s like riding a bicycle. Once you learn how to pick steamed crabs, the skills never leave.
- And knowing that a table covered with brown paper or newspaper means it’s seafood time!
Flickr / Deb Tremper One of the most beautiful sights during summer.
- Sprinkling Old Bay on absolutely everything
Flickr / Mike Mozart Here in Maryland, it’s the spice of life.
- How to safely drive across bridges…
Flickr / JoshuaDavisPhotography Don’t attempt to pass others on a bridge, and always be aware of your surroundings.
- And around traffic circles
Flickr / thisisbossi If someone looks lost and is constantly stopping in the middle of a traffic circle, they likely aren’t from around here.
- Going to the grocery store a few days before a snowstorm…
Flickr / Paul Townsend We know that if you procrastinate and wait until the day before, the bread, milk, and eggs will likely be gone.
- And how to prepare for snow
Flickr / oddharmonic During winter, Marylanders are always prepared with at least one snow shovel, an ice scraper in the car, and snow boots on standby.
- Feeling superior when it comes to judging crab cakes
Flickr / ehpien We’ve grown up eating crab cakes so we know a thing or two about what makes ’em good.
- Yelling “O!” during the National Anthem
Flickr / Navin75 Even when I’m at a sporting event out of state, I still have the urge…
- Leaving early in case of horrific traffic
Flickr / Ken Lund … just in case.
- Bragging about the Maryland flag
Flickr / Jack Lyons We can’t help ourselves. It’s just so perfect.
What are some other habits you’ve picked up while living in the Old Line State? Let us know below!
Flickr / Alan Levine
It’s like riding a bicycle. Once you learn how to pick steamed crabs, the skills never leave.
Flickr / Deb Tremper
One of the most beautiful sights during summer.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
Here in Maryland, it’s the spice of life.
Flickr / JoshuaDavisPhotography
Don’t attempt to pass others on a bridge, and always be aware of your surroundings.
Flickr / thisisbossi
If someone looks lost and is constantly stopping in the middle of a traffic circle, they likely aren’t from around here.
Flickr / Paul Townsend
We know that if you procrastinate and wait until the day before, the bread, milk, and eggs will likely be gone.
Flickr / oddharmonic
During winter, Marylanders are always prepared with at least one snow shovel, an ice scraper in the car, and snow boots on standby.
Flickr / ehpien
We’ve grown up eating crab cakes so we know a thing or two about what makes ’em good.
Flickr / Navin75
Even when I’m at a sporting event out of state, I still have the urge…
Flickr / Ken Lund
… just in case.
Flickr / Jack Lyons
We can’t help ourselves. It’s just so perfect.
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