13 Foolproof Ways To Spot An Imposter In Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published October 04, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
There is a lot of diversity in Cleveland and its surrounding region. So much so, in fact, that we’re slowly becoming populated by visitors and tourists. We don’t mind, of course, but it is a tad bit laughable that they sometimes think they blend in. Did you, my dear out-of-towner, know that Ohioans swear more than residents of any other state? We’re not all foul-mouthed folks, but we locals can tell you might not have known this, based on your not-so-subtle reactions during casual conversations. If you’re a native Clevelander, you may spot tourists throughout familiar places, and they can’t help but stand out.
1. They don't consider sunrises to be anything special.
The sun casts enchanting colors and patterns across Lake Erie as it rises and sets, and true locals can't get enough of these familiar colors. If you spot someone walking on by while the rest of us have stopped to appreciate the stunning sky, they're probably a tourist.
2. They're disappointed when work and school don't close down for snow.
Northeast Ohio gets a lot of snow, thanks to its location on Lake Erie. Locals have learned to love and/or live with the snow, which means we rarely let it stand in the way of our day-to-day lives; however, out-of-towners have a hard time adjusting to the fact that the world doesn't stop in the midst of a snowstorm. We'd never get anything done if we just waited around for the snow to melt!
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3. And they seem to forget how to drive once it snows.
Snow can be a little scary at times, but we've all encountered drivers that are shell-shocked by the onset of winter. Rule #1: slow down. You never know when you might hit a patch of ice. Rule #2: don't slow down too much. Unless the weather is truly terrible, inching your way along at five miles per hour is unnecessary and you're delaying the rest of us. We have places to go and things to do, remember?
Say... what? With the Cleveland Metroparks, local parks, state parks, and a national park all just a short trek from home, there's no way one can live here and not appreciate the great outdoors.
10. They turn up their nose at familiar comfort foods.
With so many old-fashioned downtown areas in neighboring suburbs, it's hard to not adore a day spent in places like Chagrin Falls, Vermilion, or Medina.
13. When you're discussing The Best Location In The Nation, they ponder Cleveland's (appropriate) nickname.
"Yeah, well you've obviously never been to..." No, Susan. You've clearly not spent enough time here in Cleveland. Allow us to show you around town. We've got a lot to offer, and you'll fall in love with the city.
There’s a lot to love here in Cleveland, and we love that our incredible city is bringing in visitors… even if we poke fun at them a little. Take it in stride and you’ll learn quickly. Welcome to our city!
