Here Are 10 Things You’ll Never Catch Anyone From Delaware Doing

Delaware is a diverse state – just ask anyone from New Castle County about Slower Lower, or ask anyone on the bay about life in Laurel. For being such a small state, we represent farmers, sailors, urbanites, students, bankers, and more – different cultures and traditions come from every corner of our state. There are a few things we unite over, though, like good seafood and good salt water taffy. Here are a few others things we can all agree on – things you’ll never catch anyone from Delaware doing.

Flickr / PlanPhilly Eyes On The Street

There's definitely a divide between Delawareans who call it a "Hoagie" instead of a "Sub" (I'm a Hoagie person myself), but we can all agree that it's definitely NOT a "Hero" or "Grinder".

Flickr / mo01229

We keep it in state - and why shouldn't we?! Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Bowers, Lewes, Fenwick Island - the best beaches and boardwalks in the region are in Delaware! The only reason we'd go to OCMD is so that we'll appreciate the Delaware towns more.

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Slippery dumplings or get out. These round dumplings are un-American.

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We live here for a reason - sure, the scenery is great and the way of life can't be beat, but we all know it's for the tax-free shopping.

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Maryland gets a pass here; we can order them across the Chesapeake. But anywhere else? What's the point? They're just going to disappoint.

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We might love Grotto's, but we know that the best of the best is just over the border or bridge in Philadelphia or New Jersey. We've accepted that. Just don't make fun of us when we say we like Grotto's anyway.

Flickr / Doug Kerr

Do you take the back roads? Which back roads? Oh, trust me, there's a better way to get there - try this.

Flickr / Ron Dollete

Don't ask. Just enjoy it.

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Facebook / Woodside Farm Creamery

With so many amazing creameries in Delaware, we've got some of the best ice cream in the country. There's always room for a scoop.

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There IS one thing that divides us - literally - and that's agreeing on the spot that, well, divides us. Does Slower Lower include anything below the Canal? I think so, but many people seem to think that none of New Castle County is considered LSD. What do you think?

Is there anything else you think you’d never catch anyone from Delaware doing? What other things bring our great state together?

I can stay that good seafood is definitely a unifying force in Delaware, so if you want to feel some state pride, check out the best places in Delaware to get mouth-watering seafood.