25 things that people in Florida are tired of hearing
Enough with alligators already!
For those of us traveling only to Florida about once a year for a few happy days of R & R, we tend to think about the state as a haven of sunny beaches and filled with citrus fruits,amusement parkand Piña Coladas - with the occasional alligator thrown into the mix. But just like any other state, Florida is much more nuanced than our presumptions tinged with holidays - and you simply can not jump to conclusions about the people you encounter who call this home destination house.
The truth is, Florida is notall sunshine, swamps, gators and magic mice named Mickey. To this end, we have compiled some of the most overused questions and expressions you should avoid the case when meeting a Floridien, unless you want them to send their GATOR after you. (Kissure, of course!)
1 "Wow, do you live in Florida? Do you have to go to the beach every day!"
Unlike popular belief, all Floridians does not come in a beach house, with a view of the waves that crush just outside their window. For the average Floridien who lives in an urban or suburban postal code, as in all other states, the chances they come out of timeeveryday Stop at the beach are quite thin. Even seaside cities are not necessarily guaranteed by the sea! (Exhibition A: This suburb of St. Petersburg, above.)
2 "Do you have clothes in addition to flip flops and swimsuits?"
Come on, think of it. How could everyone go to work dressed in theirswimwear and blankets? They could own more clothes at the beach you do - but that certainly does not mean that their closets are only stored with bikinis and string sandals.
3 "Do not you ask me what a real winter would be like?"
And treat with having to plow the snow andRisk hypothermia? No thanks! Chances are that the Floridien you dock has already weighed theirSeasonal preferencesAnd they do not need to explain them to you. They will take their winter holiday celebrations with one side of the sun, thank you.
4 "Have you ever been bitten by a shark?"
First of all, if someone actually disappeared with a shark, it should be a traumatic experience and you should let that person decide whether or not to decide to bring him in discussion. Second, the chances that the average Florridian that you meetwill have been bitten by a shark are statistically thin. In 2018, there were only 16 non-conceipted shark attacks in Florida, according to theMuseum of Florida Natural History.
5 "Are you going to Disney World every weekend?"
Everyone is not a fan of the"The most magical place on the earth." Sometimes even people who live next door are less than mentioned above with theTourist flocks Who closed in Orlando Theme Park every day.
6 "If you're from Florida, where are you going on vacation?"
Although blue sand and blue sand beaches may seem irresistible to you, the question is that you are looking for avacationYou are often looking for somewhere in your norm, so do not judge if your Florida friend says their family likes to book with snowcaps for a holiday!
7 "Wait, how far is it from Miami?"
Crazy, we know, but there are other hotspots (literally) in Florida apart from Miami. People seem to forget that, although an incredibly popular vacation destination, Miami is not the only animated place in the sun (Sunshine State).
8 "I thought Florida was only for retirees!"
Of course, Florida is known for its high population ofretirees. (According toAmerican census office, 20% of the state is composed of people aged 65 and over.) They do not need you to remind them! Similarly, you should also avoid asking ...
9 "So if you're from Florida, where are you going to retire?"
Yes, Floridian cities classify disproportionately amongThe best American cities for retirement. But if you talk to someone in the twenties, the 30s or 40s, they will probably roll their eyes if you ask this question. At this point, the last thing you plan to retire!
10 "I thought you would have a better tan!"
First of all:Stereotyping a lot? Second of all: rude. How to really strengthen your own self-esteem of new knowledge!
11 "What kind of sunscreen do you recommend?"
WhatSolar cream You choose is really at your personal discretion, and simply because a Floridien lives in the sun (Sunshine State) does not make them the authority on what product you should choose fromKeep your skin protected of the sun. With all the differentSPF optionsAvailable - Not to mention the overwhelming variety of sprays, lotions, faces only, children, etc. - It is unlikely to be a consensus among Floridians as to the ideal solar cream. As for all things, do your research.
12 "Is there a Gator in your garden?"
Of course, Floridians have acquired a little reputation for their swamp-hidden alligators. At least1.3 million gators Irling around the state, it is inevitable that some flowers have met tanning reptiles on their property. Nevertheless, it does not mean that you should assume thatall Person in Florida has an alligator residing in their garden.
(Of course, it does not help the business of Florida that some people have adopted alligators like "animals", like the couple who used aAlligator to help with the kind of sex of their baby announcement.)
13 "What does the alligator like?"
AsFood and wine Reports, it has a "texture similar to chicken with dark meat, but with a weakness of the skin." Next question!
14 "You must be an expert swimmer!"
According to a survey conducted by theRed Cross, more than half of all Americans "do not know how to swim or not have all the basic skills of swimming". But if you are in this majority, do not ask your local Floridien for lessons! All persons born and raised at Sunshine State are not a pro in the water. After all, can all Californian surfers?Can all Texan Lasso? (The answers are not and not.)
15 "Were you already a rescuer?"
Similarly, everyone from Florida has not been a lifeguard as summer work in high school or college. In fact, in some premises of Floridian, being a lifeguard is a career choice. In Miami Beach, for example, the emergency team on the ocean is actually aDivision of the Fire Department of the City.
16 "Oh, then you're a Pro at Beach Volleyball, is not it?"
Here we go again with the hypotheses. There are an infinite number of activities available forbeachgoers, more active (like Boogie Boarding or Beach Volleyball) with the most passive (sitting in a folding chair and looking at the waves rolling). For everything you know, maybe the Floridians talk to you to prefer you to find yourself on a beach towel with a good book!
17 "How many times a week are you going to fish?"
Unless you stumbled through a Floridien who is a business fisherman, there are opportunities, they will often fish throughout the week as often as you do.
18 "Do you eat fish every day?"
Because no one would ever get tired of eating only seafood, right? Wrong. Flowers like their beef and their chicken too (andIguana, apparently) -or, for vegetarians andcalves in the state, their greens and tofu.
19 "Is it true that you should pee on a jellyfish sting?"
Honestly, it's a questionYou should ask a health professional-Apas someone who just has just lives a few kilometers from the ocean. For what it goes, theCleveland Clinic warns that you shouldnot Urinate on a jellyfish sting, because studies have shown that urine has a zero effect or may aggravate the situation.
20 "You only have palm trees, right?"
All Florridian with a trend towards sarcastic is required to answer with: "Yeah, it's just crazy how we succeed in being the nationfirst producer of oranges (by a long shot) with only palm trees pushing in our state. "
21 "How often do you do with freshly squeezed orange juice?"
On the condition that you realize that Florida has indeed a vegetation beyond palm trees, you are wrong with assuming that most people have an orange growing near the place where they live. (There are about 74 million citrus fruits in the state, according toTourist site of Florida.) But while a Floridien could have passed through the effort of worn sufficient oranges to make a complete pitcher of fresh orange juice at least once, you can not assume that it is a frequent task for everyone.
22 "What is the difference between UF and FSU?"
Besides the fact that the Florida University is located in Gainesville and Florida State is parked in Tallahassee, you mean? Well, when it comes to football, a Floridien will have no birth to tell you that there isall The difference between the University of Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles.
23 "Florida is not even good in football."
Who is respecting Football fan in Florida could accommodate the chance to participate in a lively debate on the strengths and weaknesses of strategies, team composition, and other technical aspects that the country's love fans to discuss. But if you are dead put to be stubborn on the domination of California or Texas in the field of favorite sport, no fan in Florida will take too much kind you.
24 "What is your plan for the hurricane season? »
This is a point of evil, people, and for a good reason, as an example, FEMA felt that Hurricane Irma has destroyed 25 percent of homes in Florida Keys in 2017, as reported byWall Street newspaper. You probably should not dive into this subject without doing some research to determine if the recent hurricanes could have personally affected that the Floridian's taking your question about casual a delicate subject not only ignorant, but potentially insensitive. And for more insight in these ferocious storms, here is18 hurricane facts to put you in an impression of mother nature.
25 "Why would you ever go? »
Floridians sometimes need a breath of fresh air to get out of the place where all spring circuit breakers andin winter holidaymakers seem to flock to! Of course, there are other practical considerations that could cause a Floridian to seriously weigh the benefits of life elsewhere, see information onhurricanes, to start. But everyone's decision to call a house of place is personal and unless you know a particular Floridian, it is better to leave this question on the table. And for a look at certain holiday places seriously surprising, see these50 destinations so magical you will not believe they are in the United States in
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