Ah, New York City. The lights, the sights and the traffic. As one of the biggest cities in the world, NYC is filled with so many great things, like the original Cronut, $1 slices of pizza and more delicious bagels than you could eat in a lifetime. But there are downsides to living in such a popular city (crowded trains, odd smells, and thousands of tourists, just to name a few).

Without all that makes up New York City, New Yorkers would be much more different than they are today. As a native of New York City, I have notice that there are certain traits that only real New Yorkers have.

1. Your “walk” is considered a jog to anyone who isn’t from NYC.

Because you are constantly surrounded by so many people, developing the ability to walk as fast as the speed of light is practically a necessity. Google Maps said it'll be a 10-minute walk to that amazing bakery Downtown? You'll be there in no more than six.

2. You don’t bat an eyelash at the weird things people do on trains.

You've seen it all. From short dance routines to someone preaching about the end of the world, there isn't much room for surprises while riding the subway.

3. You swear that you know the best bagel place in your neighborhood (and possibly the world).

If you're a native New Yorker, you take your bagels seriously -- very seriously. There's nothing worse than a bagel that's too soft or too hard, or just plain awful. Through years of trial and error, you knowthat your favorite bagel store is the best bagel store. Anyone that tells you otherwise is wrong.

4. You avoid Times Square at all costs.

If you want to go somewhere with bright, flashing lights and very little room to breathe, Times Square is the place to be! Theres about 8.5 million people living in New York City, and it seems as though they're all in Times Square.

5. Your bloodstream is probably filled with coffee.

Do you know a New Yorker that isn't dependent on caffeine? I sure don't. Coffee is just as vital to our lives as water and oxygen. Without it, it would be nearly impossible to function properly

6. Slow tourists are the bane of your existence.

As a New Yorker, I pride myself on my abilities to walk fast and multitask. Unfortunately, when there is a group of (clearly lost) people wearing " I Love NY" t-shirts taking a picture of a street sign, I lose these abilities. I get it -- they're in a new city, taking in the sights. But I'm trying to get to the N train as fast as possible.

7. You know that pizza from New York City can't be beat.

Maybe it's the water. Maybe New Yorkers just have a bit more heart. Whatever the reason is, the best pizza is made in New York. Nothing beats a NYC slice, no matter where you get it from, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks this.

8. You feel a great sense of pride in calling yourself a (native) New Yorker.

No matter how annoying it may be to live in New York City, you wouldn't have it any other way. New Yorkers are lucky; they have the chance to live in one of the most amazing cities in the world, something that many people can't even dream of doing. It may be crowded, smelly, and stressful, but most importantly, New York City is home.