<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01N8rH_0vklTbal00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01N8rH_0vklTbal00" width="1000" height="600" ><p>Delaware may be small, but it packs a punch when it comes to state pride. Whether you’re breezing through the tax-free shopping or explaining where exactly Delaware is to someone from another state, being a Delawarean comes with its own set of quirks. So, how do you know if you’re truly from “The First State”? Let’s see if you’re checking off these 18 signs!</p><p>Table of Contents</p><h2>You take tax-free shopping very seriously</h2><p>You’ll gladly remind out-of-staters that Delaware is where you get the best deals, no sales tax needed.</p><h2>You’ve given someone the “We’re not in New Jersey” speech</h2><p>Just because we’re small and on the East Coast doesn’t mean we’re Jersey’s little sibling.</p><h2>You know the Blue Hen isn’t just a bird</h2><p>It’s the proud mascot of the University of Delaware, and yes, it’s tough.</p><h2>You’ve been stuck behind a convoy of chicken trucks</h2><p>And now you know way more than you ever wanted to about poultry farming.</p><h2>You’ve gone crabbing or eaten blue crabs at least once</h2><p>Bonus points if you’ve got a favorite spot on the Delaware Bay to catch your own.</p><h2>You’ve taken the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for fun</h2><p>It’s the mini-adventure every Delawarean has to take at least once, even if it’s just for the views.</p><h2>You have very strong opinions about Delaware’s beaches</h2><p>Whether you’re Team Rehoboth, Dewey, or Bethany, you know exactly where the best beach day happens.</p><h2>You’ve eaten scrapple, and you’re not afraid to admit it</h2><p>Sure, you might not want to know <i>what</i> it is, but it’s a Delaware breakfast classic.</p><h2>You’ve explained that Delaware is a state more times than you can count</h2><p>No, it’s not a city, and yes, it’s actually the first state. Google it!</p><h2>You know how to survive NASCAR weekend</h2><p>Whether you’re a fan or not, you’ve learned to navigate around the Dover Speedway chaos.</p><h2>You’ve been to the Firefly Music Festival</h2><p>Even if you’re not a festival person, you’ve probably made the pilgrimage to this major Delaware event.</p><h2>You know the pain of Delaware Memorial Bridge tolls</h2><p>But you also know that once you’re across, you’re home free (and toll-free).</p><h2>You’ve got at least one DuPont fact locked and loaded</h2><p>Whether it’s about the family, the company, or the legacy, DuPont is Delaware’s unofficial royalty.</p><h2>You’ve complained about how long it takes to drive through Wilmington</h2><p>It may be a small city, but somehow, the traffic is always a mess.</p><h2>You have strong opinions on which Delaware brewery is the best</h2><p>Dogfish Head is the big name, but you’ve got your own favorite local spot.</p><h2><b>You’ve tried convincing people that Delaware isn’t</b> <b><i>just</i></b> <b>about corporations</b></h2><p>Sure, there are a lot of LLCs here, but it’s also a beautiful state, okay?</p><h2>You think the Delaware State Fair is a top-tier summer event</h2><p>Whether it’s the fried food, livestock shows, or weird carnival games, you’ve done it all.</p><h2>You’ve watched the New Year’s Eve “Horseshoe Drop”</h2><p>Times Square has the ball, but here in Delaware, we’ve got a giant, lit-up horseshoe to ring in the new year!</p><p>If you’re nodding along to most of these, then congratulations—you’re a true Delawarean! From tax-free shopping to surviving chicken truck convoys, you’ve embraced everything that makes Delaware the hidden gem of the East Coast. Now, go grab some scrapple, hit the beach, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life in “The First State”!</p></div></body>

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How Delaware Are You? 18 Signs You’re a True Delawarean

Delaware may be small, but it packs a punch when it comes to state pride. Whether you’re breezing through the tax-free shopping or explaining where exactly Delaware is to someone from another state, being a Delawarean comes with its own set of quirks. So, how do you know if you’re truly from “The First State”? Let’s see if you’re checking off these 18 signs!