If you've called Michigan home your whole life, like myself, then you're probably used to the way things work around here. However, if you're new to Michigan, or just visiting, there are might be quite a few things that you're confused by.

One thing that can throw off new comers is our verbiage. I had a friend who recently visited and was completely thrown off when they were asked what kind of "pop" they wanted. Saying pop instead of soda isn't the only thing that weirds out non-Michiganders... have you had to explain the concept of a party store to an out-of-towner, before?

Things Michiganders Do That are Weird to Others

Verbiage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the different ways that people find Michiganders weird.

Check out eight things that non-Michigan natives find weird about us.

8. Party Stores Sell Booze

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When a Michigander says "party store" we're not talking about the places that sell balloons, but rather, the places that sell booze.

7. Mackinac Island Has No Vehicles

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You have the option to walk, ride a bike, or get a horse ride.

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6. Hands are Maps

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Have you every asked a Michigander where they're from? They probably pointed to a spot on their palm.

5. You're Either a Troll or a Yooper

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A Troll is a person who lives "under the bridge", aka the Lower Peninsula, and a Yooper is someone who hails from the Upper Peninsula.

4. Sick? Drink Vernors

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Vernors via Amazon
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Vernors is the drink of choice around here when we're sick. I know it sounds weird, but this pop always seems to help you feel better.

3. Construction Has Its Own Season

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Basically if it's not winter, it's construction season. Heck, even when it's winter it's also construction season.

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2. We Hate Ohio

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I don't really understand where this hate comes from, but at least it's mutual.

1. We Don't Have an Ocean, But Our Beaches Rock

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Just because we don't live along the Pacific or Atlantic oceans doesn't mean we don't have amazing beaches... because we definitely do.

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Reasons Why Michiganders Moving to Florida are in for a Rude Awakening

Before you pack up your whole life and move down to Florida, you may want to consider all the new, and not so great, things that you'll encounter once down there. Take a look at the few things that'll be a rude awakening for you if you decide to move from the Great Lakes State to the Sunshine State.

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