Ways to Tell if Someone is From Seattle

  • Knows at least three Microsoft burnouts, of which two are millionaires.
  • Uses more than 5 words [a unique vocabulary] to order a cup of coffee. “I want to order an unleaded, double, short, skinny, wet cappuccino with a shot of Amaretto please.”
  • Designer’ wardrobe comes from REI, Eddie Bauer, Lands End, and Birkenstock.
  • Considers it a sunny day if the sun is visible at some point of the day. On Average, Seattle has less than 3 SUNNY days in February.
  • Feels guilty throwing an aluminum can in the trash, instead of a recycle bin.
  • Stands on a deserted street corner in the rain, waiting for the light to say walk. Did you know that Seattle police issue over 2500 citations a year to pedestrians jaywalking in downtown Seattle? Well, Seattleites can follow the “Don’t Walk” lights to extremes. Once, while I was crossing the street, the “Walk” light started flashing “Don’t Walk” just as I reached the middle of the intersection. Would you believe, the pedestrian right beside me turned around, and walked back to the corner we started from!
  • Have been “snow” skiing in the RAIN more than in the snow.
  • When discussing rainforests and volcanoes, NOT talking about Hawaii.
  • Groans when Seattle gets listed as one of the best places to live. At all costs, Seattleites do NOT want to encourage ANY MORE people to move to Seattle.
  • Takes an umbrella wherever they go!