You’re close, but not quite close enough. When people ask where you’re from, part of you wants to blurt out, “Philadelphia." But you’re not, so you settle for a more general statement: “Outside of Philadelphia.” You’re certainly not the first person to use this expression, and you’re definitely not the last.

You know you’re from “outside of Philly” when…

You know exactly how long it would take you to drive into the city – with and without traffic.

…But you’ve learned that it’s a hell of a lot easier most of the time just to take SEPTA's RR.

You have a bunch of Wawa's in your hometown, but there’s one that you consider “yours.”

When you go to “your” Wawa, you order a hoagie, not a sub.

You genuinely feel bad for anyone who hasn't experienced Hoagiefest.

You and your friends love going to concerts at Susquehanna Bank Center every summer.

…And you only ever buy lawn tickets for those concerts. Always.

You know all of the surrounding high schools in your area, and which ones are rivals.

You partied at Temple at least once when you were in high school (but probably more than that).

You don’t understand why people compare Auntie Anne’s pretzels to Philly Pretzel Factory’s because they’re not even remotely the same.

You say you’re going “down the shore” not “to the beach” because “the beach” is where the sand meets the ocean. Duh.

You know better than to go anywhere near King of Prussia Mall during the holiday season.

You refuse to eat cheesesteaks from any other surrounding region because they simply don’t compare.

You’re usually complaining about Philly sports teams - and have every reason to – but you’re still loyal to them.

You notice how people pronounce “water.”

You’re constantly arguing with people whether it’s “jimmies” or “sprinkles” that you put on your ice cream.

You wouldn't trade your hometown for anywhere else -- ESPECIALLY one near Pittsburgh.