We yinzers might be a diverse group. But, we also share some similarities that come from living in the Burgh. We just accept that we’re going to stop before the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, that stores will jam-packed on Black Friday, and that the best views are from Mount Washington. We also tend to live by some unwritten rules, including…

1. Never make plans on Sundays during football season.
Flickr/David Fulmer
Make that Steeler Sundays because, well, there’s a game to watch and a team to cheer on.
2. Have black and gold attire ready at all times.
Flickr/Sean
Living in the City of Champions can be rough with all the winning that goes on. It’s important to have plenty of black and gold outfits, for different seasons, ready for cheering on the Steelers, the Pens, and the Bucs.
3. Always expect the unexpected when it comes to weather and…
Flickr/Nick Amoscato
We use the air conditioner and the heater in the same day sometimes then change from our shorts into our winter coat. It’s a Burgh thing.
4. Don’t worry about frizzy hair.
Flickr/Chrissy Hunt
We all have frizzy hair during those humid days of summer.
5. Use your GPS during construction, ahem, summer and…
Flickr/formulaone
We should just officially change the name of summer to construction season. Thank goodness for smartphones and GPS.

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6. Have your toll money and ticket ready when driving on the turnpike.
Flickr/Mark Danielson
Or, else you’re going to have a whole line of people calling you jagoff as you desperately search for some spare change and your ticket.
7. Always keep an eye out, when driving, for pesky potholes…
Flickr/Matt Niemi
What would life in Pittsburgh be without potholes? And, how could we judge our driving skills without being able to avoid those potholes so flawlessly?
8. Galloping deer and…
Flickr/ewitch
We always have to be on heightened alert.
9. Drivers who refuse to use a turn signal.
Flickr/Joe Ross
Not only are they dangerous but they also earn the title of jagoff.
10. Always speak Pittsburghese ‘n at.
Flickr/PA Resources Council
Otherwise, you’ll confuse the rest of us.
11. Only Pittsburghers are permitted to make fun of the Burgh.
Flickr/Paige Shoemaker
Yep. We can make fun of Pittsburgh all we want. But, for an outsider to do such a thing? Unheard of.

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