The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most unique places on earth and are undoubtedly home to some of the most unique people in the world. And while most Americans think their fellow state-ians are truly different, nowhere is it more true that America’s youngest state. From having zero hesitation while saying long Hawaiian words to loving Spam, here are 16 obvious signs you were born and raised in the Aloha State.

1. You feel more comfortable in the water than you do on land.
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That's what happens when you go to the beach any opportunity you get.
2. Sweater weather is any temperature under 65 degrees.
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Forget about trying to visit the mainland during the "winter," you need a winter coat when it's 55 degrees!
3. You don’t hesitate when pronouncing even the longest of Hawaiian words.
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Repeat after me: "The Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is the state fish of Hawaii."
4. You have to spell out the name of your street whenever giving your address to someone over the phone.
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This is especially true when you call any non-Hawaiian company.
5. Bugs don’t bother you.
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Okay, maybe they bother you a little bit, but you have unfortunately gotten used to them.
6. You have a signature pot luck dish.
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Because everyone has that one special dish they make for every barbecue they attend.
7. You say “Aloha” and “Mahalo,” instead of “Hello” and “Thank You.”
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It's just how it is.
8. Daylight savings time confuses you.
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Wait, when and why do we more our clocks back?

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9. You own a rice cooker.
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Really, there's no other way to do it, especially when almost every meal you cool includes rice.
10. And you love Spam.
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Okay, maybe you don't LOVE spam, but you've certainly grown up eating it.
11. The only shoes you own are slippers + hiking boots.
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High heels? Loafers? What do you need those for when you have your fancy slippahs?
12. You know there are only really only two seasons.
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There's endless summer, and then rainy season.
13. You don’t understand directions using traditional cardinal directions.
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In Hawaii, you're used to using Mauka (meaning towards the mountain) and Makai (meaning towards the ocean).
14. You’ve been known to throw a shaka or two - every single day.
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Whether you're posing for a photograph or merging in traffic, the shaka is your go-to hand signal.
15. You know how to properly craft the perfect lei for any occasion.
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What can we say, it's an essential skill to have.
16. You’re super proud of all things Hawaiian.
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Because Hawaii will always be home, and you are proud to be from this beautiful state.

Were you born and raised in Hawaii? How many of these things are true for you? While you’re here, don’t forget to check out these 11 weird things only people who live in Hawaii do.

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