1. There Will Be Plenty Of Pleases And Thank Yous
Birmingham certainly falls into the Southern stereotype of being super polite—and that's fantastic news for anyone dating a Birmingham local. Men are true gentlemen, so women will get all the missus and ma'ams they could desire.
Not to mention, it never hurt anyone to have the door opened for them.
2. Going For A Drink Means You'll Get The Good Stuff
On a pub date, there are no worries about getting the standard watery pint of cheap beer. Birmingham is known for its wide selection of top-notch craft breweries.
Pour a few glasses of the Spring Street Saison from Avondale Brewing Company or something from the Bearded Reserve series from Good People Brewing Company. As a bonus, you’ll know your date has good taste.
3. Birminghamians Really Know How To Rough It
Birminghamians sure know their way around a mountain trail. With the dog-friendly trails at Ruffner Mountain Park and the beautiful boating and biking at Oak State Mountain Park, it's clear why they'd rather be outdoors.
4. Birmingham Locals Know Where The Best Gourmet Dinner Awaits
Chris Hastings is world-famous for beating the incredible chef Bobby Flay in a head-to-head battle on the Food Network, and he decided to set up shop in Birmingham at the Hot and Hot Fish Club. Anyone who likes to get dressed up for a mouth-watering, gourmet meal could get used to dating a Birmingham local.
5. They'll Have You Swearing By Pops
Steel City Pops have earned their position at the top of the list for favorite Birmingham treats. Let's just say any down-home or five-star meal will certainly be topped off with a gourmet cucumber-lime, pineapple-jalapeno, or buttercream popsicle.
6. Everyone Is One Big Happy Family
Any potential boyfriend or girlfriend should be judged by how they treat their family—from the great-grandparents all the way down to the nieces and nephews.
A Birmingham date won't disappoint. And once the family knows how important you are to their son or daughter, they'll pull you right into the big family love-fest.
7. The Sweet Tea Has Gone To Their Heads
All that sweet tea have made some seriously sweet dates out of Birmingham residents. They’re respectful, polite, and the men know how to treat a lady. And bonus: dates will probably include a pitcher of that good stuff.
8. Birmingham Locals Know What It Means To Be Loyal
Whether it's cheering on the UAB basketball team through its championship wins or choosing a side in the bitter Alabama-Auburn football rivalry, Magic City locals know what it means to be loyal. Whether they're yelling "Roll Tide" or "War Eagle," they stick to their team like they do family. In that same way, they’ll surely stick by their significant other.
9. If You Value Resilience, You’re In The Right Place
There’s nothing that can get a Birminghamian down. They’re resilient and tough, and they can make it through anything. When an F5 tornado hit back in 1977, the whole city banded together to rise up, clean up, and fight through it.
10. Birminghamians Have A Ridiculously Good Sense Of Humor
For a spectacular date, locals know to head to Bottletree Café for some of those famous local brews and to take in a raucous concert or comedy show. But it's not just locals that know about Bottletree, famous Boston comedian Rob Delaney once tweeted to make sure all performers booked a gig there.
11. That Cute Accent, Y’All
There’s just something about the way they say their “ya’lls” and put that twang on their words that’ll make a girl or guy fall in love. “Will you go on a date with me?” just sounds a whole lot better with the accent on it.
12. None Of Them Mind Getting Their Hands Messy
There are loads of incredible barbecue joints in Magic City, but don't worry if they're busy. Any true Birmingham man or woman can cook any date some of the best barbecue they've ever had right in their own home.
13. They Have Seriously Good Taste In Music
Dating someone from Birmingham means you’ll never have to suffer through his or her poor music taste. At parties or just sitting home and relaxing on a date, they know that nothing beats jazz music—and the good stuff, too.
They’ll put on an old record of local Cleveland Eaton or the Count Basie Orchestra or maybe something like the Allman Brothers, a little soul from Percy Sledge, and you’ll have one fine date night ahead of you.
14. Birminghamians Know The Best Way To Get Rid Of The Stress
Work stress getting you down? Locals to Birmingham know how to ease your worried mind. They can give you the most relaxing day ever: a calming float down the Cahaba River in a tube with your main squeeze.
15. They’re Certainly No Scaredy Cats
Growing up in Birmingham, you get used to that blasting noise: it means there’s a tornado in the area. But have no fear, locals don’t get scared by this; they’re used to it. In fact, they live in a part of Alabama that’s in the infamous Tornado Alley. So when you hear that noise, grab your date’s hand and you’ll both get through it together.
What do you love about people from Birmingham? Tell us in the comments below! 
