{"id":39786,"date":"2015-03-02T16:47:38","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T00:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=39786"},"modified":"2015-03-02T16:47:38","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T00:47:38","slug":"leaving-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/leaving-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Long Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Most Americans Don\u2019t Really Know What Long Island Is<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User CollegeDegrees360<\/div>\n

Unless you\u2019re talking to someone from the New York area, expect a little confusion when you proudly announce you\u2019re from Long Island. New York City geography can get a little confusing to outsiders.
\nThere\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll think Long Island is a borough, somewhere upstate, or just a neighborhood in the New York City area.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cIt\u2019s That Place Gatsby Lived, Right?\u201d<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Camera on autopilot<\/div>\n

Adding to the confusion, many Americans were reminded that Long Island exists thanks to the Great Gatsby recently spanning the silver screen.
\nThis movie isn\u2019t too clear about what Long Island is, meaning most viewers probably walked away assuming it\u2019s another borough, while in reality, most Long Islanders are proud that they\u2019re not just part of New York City.<\/p>\n

3. But Everyone Knows What A Long Island Iced Tea Is<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Kirt Edblom (cropped)<\/div>\n

While the geographical knowledge of this area might not be at an all-time high, the \u201cLong Island\u201d name definitely travels thanks to Long Island Iced Teas. These booze filled drinks are a favorite nationwide.<\/p>\n

4. People Basically Assume You\u2019re From Guidoland<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Mario Segovia<\/div>\n

Thanks to shows like the Jersey Shore, there tends to be this assumption that the East coast is filled with Snookies and Pauly D\u2019s.
\nWhile Long Island does have its fair share of Italians, new people you meet will be a little surprised to realize you don\u2019t fit all of the typical New York stereotypes and that Long Island is NOT New Jersey at all.<\/p>\n

5. Everyone Will Hate The Teams You Love<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Thomas R. Stegelmann<\/div>\n

Across the country, everyone loves to rip on New York City teams like the Yankees, the Giants, the Mets, and the Jets. Don\u2019t expect to find many people on your side during the big game if you\u2019re far from home.<\/p>\n

6. People Will Assume You Spent All Your Time In Times Square<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User marco_n65<\/div>\n

Until someone has been there, it\u2019s hard to really understand how big and diverse the New York City area really is.
\nWhenever most people hear you\u2019re from New York, they\u2019ll assume you spent all of your time in Manhattan battling crowds of tourists and visiting places like the Statue of Liberty. You\u2019ll have to explain that this couldn\u2019t be less true.<\/p>\n

7. You\u2019ll Discover You Have An Accent<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User bark<\/div>\n

Even though Long Islanders love to deny it, there\u2019s a pretty distinct accent that comes from the area. Your tendency to change o\u2019s into aw\u2019s will definitely get brought up a lot.<\/p>\n

8. There\u2019s An Expectation That You\u2019re Loaded<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User will1ill<\/div>\n

Long Island has a reputation around the country for being the richest part of New York. Expect people to assume you\u2019re upper class when they meet you.<\/p>\n

9. \u201cThe City\u201d Might Mean Something Else<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Keith Allison<\/div>\n

On Long Island, if someone says \u201cthe city,\u201d they obviously mean New York City. However, if you\u2019re leaving Long Island, there\u2019s a good chance this will no longer be the case. It can take a while to get used to.<\/p>\n

10. People Will Find Your Addiction To Egg Sandwiches Strange<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User goodiesfirst<\/div>\n

Even though it\u2019s a popular breakfast item around the country, most people don\u2019t take pride in their egg sandwiches the way Long Islanders do. People will find it odd that you hold your breakfast to such high standards.<\/p>\n

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11. Oh, And On That Note, It\u2019ll Be Hard To Find A Decent Bagel<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User m01229<\/div>\n

Everyone knows that people on Long Island are PASSIONATE about their bagels. All an out-of-towners needs to do is try one to understand why.
\nIf you\u2019re leaving Long Island for the first time, you\u2019ll quickly realize that nowhere else in the entire country can deliver a bagel that\u2019s better than the ones baked on LI.<\/p>\n

12. It\u2019s Impossible To Find Pizza That Tops A Long Island Slice<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Joe Shlabotnik (cropped)<\/div>\n

Home to the best pizza around, if you\u2019re craving a slice and you\u2019re not on Long Island, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be let down.<\/p>\n

13. Traffic Isn\u2019t So Bad Everywhere<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User randychiu<\/div>\n

Overcrowded roads might be a huge problem on Long Island, but it\u2019s not that way everywhere\u2026 I promise. Long Island is one of the worst places in the country to be a driver when it comes to the daily commute.<\/p>\n

14. Everyone Didn\u2019t Grow Up Playing Lacrosse<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User M I K E M O R R I S<\/div>\n

Even though lacrosse is huge on the East Coast, it still tends to be pretty foreign in most places around the country. In places like Midwest, it tends to be unheard of. Kids there grow up playing soccer, baseball, and basketball.<\/p>\n

15. You Can\u2019t Find Ralph\u2019s Everywhere<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Joe Mabel<\/div>\n

One thing you\u2019re sure to miss when you leave Long Island is Ralph\u2019s. The perfect frozen mix of ice and sugar, Italian ice from this joint can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n

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16. No One Will Understand Your Obsession With Billy Joel<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User jeaneeem<\/div>\n

Even though Billy Joel is a nationally famous musician, out-of-towners are likely to label your love for this hometown hero as an unhealthy obsession. However, you should still expect people to sing along if \u201cPiano Man\u201d floats through the air in any dive bar across America.<\/p>\n

17. The Long Island Rail Road Kinda Spoils You<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User m01229 (cropped)<\/div>\n

It might not be super posh, but it\u2019s a major convenience. Most places you move won\u2019t have public transportation that\u2019s this easy to use.<\/p>\n

18. And Drinking In Public Isn\u2019t Always So Acceptable<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User m01229<\/div>\n

It\u2019s pretty common to see people with a beer in hand when they\u2019re out and about, especially if they\u2019re on the LIRR. Don\u2019t expect the same leniency towards brown paper bags everywhere.<\/p>\n

19. So Plan Ahead For The Drunk Trip Home<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User s2art<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re living on Long Island and out partying in the city for the night, it\u2019s always easy to get home. You just hop on the train. However, most places around the country it\u2019s important to plan ahead, whether it\u2019s with a designated driver or a cab company.<\/p>\n

20. You\u2019ll Really Miss \u201cThat Friend With The Boat\u201d<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Vibragiel<\/div>\n

While boating is a way of life on Long Island, most people across the country aren\u2019t as willing to get a little wet and wild. It\u2019s a sure thing you\u2019ll miss the many boat days that warm weather brings. Sitting on a raft in a pool just isn\u2019t the same.<\/p>\n

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21. A Good Deli Is Hard To Find<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Bryan Pocius<\/div>\n

While delis are becoming more popular around the country, most aren\u2019t quite up to a Long Islander\u2019s standards. Make sure you take a few trips to your favorite hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop before you leave.<\/p>\n

22. Coke Doesn\u2019t Always Mean Coke<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User JeepersMedia<\/div>\n

People on Long Island might call soft drinks \u201csoda,\u201d but unfortunately this isn\u2019t always the case everywhere else.
\nMost places around the country either use the term \u201cpop\u201d or \u201ccoke\u201d for anything that\u2019s carbonated and sugary. Don\u2019t be too shocked when you order a Coke at a restaurant and the waitress asks you \u201cwhat type of Coke?\u201d you want.<\/p>\n

23. You\u2019ll Crave Buttered Rolls<\/h2>\n

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Source: Lakewood Bakery via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

A breakfast favorite on Long Island, buttered Kaiser Rolls are simple, sweet, and to the point. For some reason, these haven\u2019t caught on across the entire country. New friends are likely to find it a bit strange if you start your day with one of these.<\/p>\n

24. It Sucks Being Far From A Beach<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User pennuja<\/div>\n

One of the many perks of island life is that there are beaches everywhere. It won\u2019t take long after moving away for you to start having sand withdrawals.<\/p>\n

25. Half & Half Means Something Else Most Places<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User \u2013Abdik-<\/div>\n

Made famous by Arnold Palmer, this half iced tea \u2013 half lemonade mix is a favorite on Long Island. While you can get this when you\u2019re out and about in this area, ordering a half & half in most of America will get you coffee creamer.<\/p>\n

26. Sweet 16 Parties Weren\u2019t Such A Big Deal Everywhere<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User desireedimuro<\/div>\n

There\u2019s a reason most episodes of MTV\u2019s \u201cMy Super Sweet 16\u201d seem to be set on the East Coast\u2026it\u2019s really one of the only places in the country that make such a big deal out of these parties.
\nSure, turning 16 and being able to drive is cool, but it\u2019s not \u201cspend thousands on a party\u201d cool. If you make friends from outside of Long Island, don\u2019t be too shocked if you find out they didn\u2019t have a party for their sweet sixteen at all .<\/p>\n

27. You\u2019ll Have To Skip Your Favorite Meal Of The Day<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Clotee Pridgen Allochuku<\/div>\n

When it comes to Long Island food, it doesn\u2019t get much better than the many late-night diners around the area.
\nIf you leave this part of the country, expect restaurants to shut down much earlier. Unfortunately, that means that if you\u2019re craving something late at night, you\u2019ll probably be stuck with fast food.<\/p>\n

28. It\u2019s Not Always A Hero<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User jeffreyw<\/div>\n

Huge awesome sandwiches are called \u201cheroes\u201d on Long Island, but asking for one of these elsewhere is likely to get you either a strange look or a muscular man in a cape.
\nThe rest of the country tends to bounce between calling these sandwiches subs, grinders, or hoagies.<\/p>\n

29. Get Your Italian Food Fix Before You Say Goodbye<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User stevendepolo<\/div>\n

With so many Italians, it\u2019s not too surprising that Italian food on Long Island is a pretty big deal. You\u2019ll never find better Italian cuisine anywhere, not even in Rome.<\/p>\n

30. You\u2019ll Miss Long Island More Than You Thought You Would<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User Charles16e<\/div>\n

With miles of beaches, awesome food, and a vibrant nightlife, there are few places in America that truly \u201chave it all\u201d the same way that Long Island does. If you find yourself leaving this awesome part of New York, there\u2019s a good chance it won\u2019t be a one-way ticket.
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1. Most Americans Don\u2019t Really Know What Long Island Is Source: Flickr User CollegeDegrees360 Unless you\u2019re talking to someone from the New York area, expect a little confusion when you proudly announce you\u2019re from Long Island. New York City geography can get a little confusing to outsiders. There\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll think Long Island is a borough, somewhere upstate, or just a neighborhood in the New York City area. 2. \u201cIt\u2019s That Place Gatsby Lived, Right?\u201d Source: Flickr User Camera on autopilot Adding to the confusion, many Americans were reminded that Long Island exists thanks to the Great Gatsby […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":39863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinions","post--single"],"yoast_head":"\n30 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Long Island<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A few things make Long Island a little different than the rest of the country.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, 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