10 Undeniable Ways You Know You Re From The State Of New Jersey

If you’re from New Jersey, you know it and you’re proud of it. You know what New Jersey is really like, and don’t mind the stereotypes. You think our state is so silly? Fine, stay out! We’re crowded enough as it is. We know how great Jersey is – so great, it doesn’t even need the “new”. We cringe when outsiders say “Joisey”, we proudly represent our exits and we are never too far from a mall. Here are ten other undeniable ways you know you’re from New Jersey.

You never need to pump your own gas.

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You live within walking distance of a diner, or two.

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You know a jughandle has nothing to do with dinnerware.

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You know where to find the best pizza, bagels and cannoli.

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Your property taxes never fail to shock you.

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You remember Palisades Amusement Park.

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You spent (or spend) your summers at the shore.

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Traffic is expected and planned for. It still stinks.

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You know why we’re called The Garden State.

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You’re never far from anything - mountains, lakes, museums, big cities…we’ve got it all.

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Of course, there are other ways to know if you’re from New Jersey. What would you add to this list?