If you’re not from around here, chances are you’ve heard a few things about Buffalo. Snow, playoff droughts, and chicken wings probably top the list. While all of these are certainly regulars in the lives of Buffalonians, there are several other traits that you’ll pick up on pretty quickly after moving to the 716. Here are eleven things you’ll learn while you’re falling in BuffaLove:

1. All major roadways start with "The."
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For instance, in this photo: The 33, The 90. Because saying Intersection and Route would just be too cumbersome!
2. In Buffalo, it's "pop."
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Not soda, not soda pop. It's pop. If you call it anything else around a native Western New Yorker, you will be mocked. Consider yourself warned.
3. You'll learn how to pronounce difficult names.
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Cheektowaga, Lackawanna, Scajaquada... Buffalo names aren't always easy, but you'll get the hang of it eventually!
4. Sahlen's is the only real hot dog.
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Please don't show up to a backyard BBQ with anything but a bag of Sahlen's. Anything else is a sorry excuse for a hot dog.
5. Buffalo skills: Timing whether or not snow storms will result in snow days.
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It's not enough to see feet of snow in the forecast. The lake effect needs to dump at exactly the right time to keep snow day hopes alive. If it's too early, our experienced road crews will have it cleaned up in time for your morning commute.

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6. Last call takes on a whole new meaning.
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You thought you could call yourself a night owl before. Moving to Buffalo puts "last nights" into perspective pretty quick!
7. Buffalonians are serious about their wings.
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Yes, it's true. We love them. And here's a bit of insider knowledge for you: calling them "Buffalo wings" is a dead giveaway that you're an out-of-towner.
8. You'll learn to appreciate the smell of Cheerios.
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Nothing perks up a morning drive into the office quite like the fresh smell of the General Mills plant downtown!
9. You'll understand how to REALLY attend a football game.
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None of that fair-weather fan stuff works around here. Our tailgating skills are next level, even when our team's record doesn't match our enthusiasm.
10. Appreciating architecture is a Buffalo benefit.
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Our city has some of the most stunning structures in America. You'll learn to appreciate the art of architecture the more you discover downtown.
11. We really DO have good neighbors.
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Whether you're talking about our Canadian neighbors to the north or the fellow Buffalonians we encounter on every block, you'll never have to go a day without seeing a smiling face in Buffalo!

Are you still learning what it means to be a Western New Yorker? Share what you’ve discovered about the Queen City in the comments!

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