11 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Vermonters Have Their Own Language
Kristin Grimes
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If you’ve spent time in Vermont, you’ve probably heard some words and phrases that make you wonder if people have their own language in VT. Perhaps you, your parents or grandparents have grown up here, in which case there’s a good chance you’ve heard these things growing up. Heck, you may even say them yourself. If so, congratulations! You’re fluent in Vermonter! And if you haven’t heard some of these things people from Vermont say before, take note because the old timers still use these distinctive words and phrases and now you’ll be ready to translate.
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If you are familiar with these words and phrases, then you’ll likely have these 17 undeniable things that you’ll find in every Vermont home.
What other Vermont stereotypes do you know? And what are some more things Vermonters say that we didn’t cover in this list? Let us know below by leaving a comment.
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What are the best things about living in Vermont?
There are so many great aspects of living in Vermont. Access to pristine and natural areas and parks, organic and healthy food, environmentally and socially aware residents, friendly locals, and a relaxed and casual way of life, to name just a few. Vermont is a great place to live if you don’t mind living in a small city or little town. If you love nature and want to live a healthy life, Vermont is one of the best places to live in the U.S.
What are the worst things about living in Vermont?
Vermont is a wonderful place to live, but every state has some negative components to it. So here are a few of the worst things about living in Vermont: 1. It can be frightfully cold in the winter, and our winters can last half a year, no joke. 2. If you want nightlife and other popular city activities, Vermont doesn’t rank so well in comparison to other states. 3. Vermont can be rather expensive to live in. Rent prices, groceries, and real-estate can all be on the pricier side. But these negative aspects pale in comparison to the reasons why living in Vermont is amazing (read below).
What stereotypes are there about Vermont?
One stereotype about Vermont that is prevalent is that there’s not much else in our state except for mountains, forests, lakes, and well, more nature. There is also the stereotype that VT is only a holiday destination spot for people from big cities like New York, Boston, and Montreal. Some other obvious stereotypes are that we never have a spring season (instead it’s mud season) or that our winters last longer than half a year, or that everyone is a ski bum and loves maple syrup (this last one is actually pretty true of Vermonters). In reality, though, Vermont has much more to offer than just cold temperatures and nature spots.