No matter where we go or the situation we're in, a Michigander is always going to be a Michigander.

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What's that old saying?

..."You can take the person out of Michigan, but you can't take the Michigan out of the person"... or something like that.

You Know You're From Michigan When...

There are some things that are just so integral to the experience of being a Michigander that it's hard to shake them from our routines and habits.

That's why this phrase caught my attention; "You know you're from Michigan when...".

It's a "fill in the blank" type statement, waiting for the true Michigander to speak up and say something that so thoroughly relates to all their fellow Michigan brothers and sisters.

Things All Michiganders Do or Say

If you thought that you could hide your "Michigan", I urge you to think again. Check out the list below, and you might be surprised at how many of these "Made in Michigan" statements you relate to.

You know you're from Michigan when...

1. You love olive burgers

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2. You use your hand as a map

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3. You Say "ope, I'm gonna sneak right past ya" instead of "excuse me"

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4. You drink Vernors for medicine

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5. You say pop and not soda

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6. You can experience multiple seasons in a day

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7. You know how to play and spell Euchre

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8. You grill when it's below zero out

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9. You drive through 5 roundabouts on your way to work

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10. You can drive from Hell to Paradise in one day

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