I have spent all of my life in Southern New Jersey and I love every second of it.

However, I have noticed that no other state has the same qualities as the Garden State I have grown to love. For example, no state has better tasting, fresh corn on the cobb quite like Jersey.

Here are 10 other things that happen when you leave South Jersey:

1. You’ll notice an accent you never knew you had.

Drinking “wooter” and “cawfee” breaks won’t ever be the same. And “jawn” will be interpreted as someone’s name, leaving everyone to ask who he is.

2. You have to pump your own gas.

That includes opening the gas tank, taking the cap off, putting the pump in and removing it when finished, as well as putting the cap back on, therefore closing the tank.

3. Bagels and pizza will never be the same.

Fresh pie and New York style bagels are interpreted as Domino’s and either bags of Thomas’ or dry, hard bagel imitations.

4. No one understands the importance of Wawa runs.

Everyone else has 7-11, Sheetz, Golden Eagle or other convenience marts. Not many others can go to Wawa for their snacking needs or lunches, nor will they know what they’re missing. Fall is especially delicious with pumpkin spice lattes and Turkey Gobblers (did I mention they make mashed potatoes?).

5. ...Or 24-hour diners.

While some people turn to McDonald’s for late night McMuffins, South Jersey natives turn to their local diner for french toast, pancakes, or the beloved disco fries.

6. Pork roll and Taylor ham will cease to exist.

South Jersey calls it pork roll but regardless of the name, you can’t find it anywhere else but New Jersey. The only options for your breakfast sandwiches are bacon, sausage, or Canadian bacon/ham. :(

7. Everyone and everything is technical.

Slang terms are left within state lines. “Water ice” becomes “Italian ice”, “jimmies” are sometimes referred to “sprinkles”, and “hoagies” are “submarine sandwiches” or “heroes”.

8. Roadways are more tranquil.

No one really rides your ass, cuts you off, honks at you, and/or flips you off. It’s surprisingly refreshing, yet a part of you will always miss getting rowdy. Hell, sometimes you forget and do it to someone else.

9. The Jersey Shore is misrepresented by the MTV series.

No, we aren’t besties with the cast, nor do we party like a bunch of assholes and fight each other for no reason. Hell, Wildwood Crest was named the #1 beach in the whole entire country. You’re really gonna assume the beach is nothing but a reality show??!!??

10. Other states aren’t heavily divided by “northern” and “southern” regions.

No one else takes “North” and “South” quite as seriously as we do, and the myth of “Central” is strictly Jersey too.

...Nor do the other 49 states compare to how unique and amazing New Jersey is.