Hoosiers are pretty easy to spot – no matter where they might be traveling. That’s because Hoosiers carry their Indiana heritage with them at all times – and we’re darn proud of it! Pretending to be a Hoosier, however, is a little more difficult. Here are 9 foolproof ways to help you spot an imposter in Indiana.

1. They ask what a Hoosier is
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This is a clear sign that you're dealing with an imposter. A real Hoosier would never need this explained.
2. They don't know how to play euchre
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Name one Hoosier who doesn't love this game...definitely an imposter!
3. They don't know how to pronounce Terre Haute, Vincennes, or Loogootee
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Yup. We can tell by the way you mispronounce our town names.
4. They order a soda instead of pop or Coke
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...yeah, you're not from around here, are you? No Hoosier calls pop soda. Some of us might call it coke, but never soda.

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5. They expect a day off when it snows
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Rookie mistake, out-of-towner. Your car will need to be absolutely buried before work is cancelled - and even then there's a chance you'll have to show up.
6. When you talk about Nashville, they think Tennessee, instead of this little slice of heaven
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It may not be a bustling city, but Nashville, Indiana is one of the coolest places in the state! Not immediately knowing about this little town is a sure giveaway that you're a visitor.
7. They don't greet you when you say hello
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Hoosiers are friendly people and not greeting us is the easiest way to let us know you're not really one of us.
8. They think oceans are better than lakes
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Clearly, they've never seen Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes up close, because a view like this would surely change their minds.
9. They ask where Pawnee or Hawkins are
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Those are fictional towns from fictional shows. Every Hoosier knows that.

What other ways do you use to spot an imposter in Indiana? For more fun in Indiana, check out these 12 memes only a Hoosier would understand.

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