Okay, yes I know that I've only been here for three weeks but I think I've caught on by now. Bostonians are usually pretty proud of who they are so its fairly easy to catch on to what makes you a real one. So here it goes; to be a really Bostonian you must...
1) Always have a coffee
It's a must and it doesn't matter what time of day it is. When they say American runs on Dunkin', they really mean Boston runs on Dunkin'. You can find them around every corner and in every persons' hand. And I can't lie, Boston actually has amazing coffee and I'm now addicted as well.
2) You have to walk your 10,000 steps a day.
It's pretty hard at first, trust me. But any true Bostonian can ride the T with their coffee in one hand and their phone in the other and not be phased when we slam on the brakes. They're pretty great at balancing.
4) Go local or go home.
No sir, Boston does not support chain anything. They are very proud of their local businesses and you can find them everywhere. Why would you eat Dominos when you can have Crispy Dough? Even Dunkin' Donuts is local to Massachusetts.
5) You have to have a cute dog
Okay, I guess you don't have to, but Bostonians have some pretty cute dogs. They love to walk them in the park and they usually look at me weird when I yell, "OMG, please look at that puppy," and almost cry. Seriously, they're abnormally cute.
6) You have to love the Red Sox with all your heart.
They LOVE the Red Sox. It's the equivalent to Alabama football at home. They are represented everywhere. You can't be a real Bostonian if you don't have the hat, the shirt, and hate the Yankees.
7) Listen to your headphone everywhere.
They listen to them at all times. Walking down the street, on the T, in the coffee shop, it's doesn't matter. Any Bostonian will always have them in.
So if you want to fit in with a Bostonian, just follow these rules. It's only been three weeks but I think I have it down pretty well. Contrary to popular beliefs Bostonians are actually extremely nice and very proud of where they live. And I don't blame them!
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