Most Washingtonians are pretty easy going. Perhaps it’s the laid back West Coast attitude we tend to embody, or maybe it’s because we know life is pretty good out here. That being said, there are definitely ways to get under our skin. If you’re looking for an argument (or at least an eyeroll), one of these 9 things might do the trick.

1. When they tell you where they live, assume it's near Seattle.
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Washington is a large state. Eastern Washington is a good 5-8 hour drive from Seattle, and it’s an entirely different world.
2. Talk incessantly about how much it rains.
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Yes, the west side can get wet. It doesn’t rain nearly as much as most people think, however, and the result of the rain is the most beautiful lush green forests you’ll ever see. And Central and Eastern Washington get so much sun that wine grapes thrive there.
3. Tell us we must drink a lot of Starbucks.
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Nothing against Starbucks, but there are thousands of other options, and any coffee-loving Washingtonian will tell you about all the small coffee shops that serve a superior latte.
4. Tell us the Seahawks suck.
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Not all of us are into football, but that’s still our state team. Keep it to yourself, haters.

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5. Tell us how much Washington sucks.
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It’s not for everyone. You’re free to try somewhere else that’s more suited for you.
6. Tear down a beautiful historic building and build new condos.
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Sometimes new developments are necessary, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t break our hearts.
7. Imply we don’t know how to drive in the rain.
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Most Washingtonians learn to drive in both rain and snow. We get a lot of transplants from other states who haven’t had the same experiences.
8. Litter.
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Go on, litter right in front of us. We dare you. Actually, it’s best that you don’t.
9. Complain about anything related to nature.
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Are you kidding? We have beautiful beaches, mountains, plains, forests and fields. The Pacific Northwest is amazing for the avid outdoor lover.

You’ll probably find that most Washingtonians are pretty laid back. In fact, we can easily laugh at ourselves.

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