1. Winston-Salem Locals Will Stick With You Through Thick And Thin
Winston-Salem locals are a dedicated bunch, and that's a crucial quality if you want to have a long-term future with someone.
Whether they’re up or they’re down, locals cheer their hearts out for the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Winston-Salem State University basketball team.
2. Hello, Bartender?
Chances are, your date has spent a lot of time studying the incredible bartenders at the Old Winston Social Club and Tate's Craft Cocktails, so he or she knows how to shake (or stir) a mean classy cocktail.
3. They've Got Some Of That Down-Home Soul
People in Winston-Salem really appreciate their barbecue and they're willing to fight over who does it better. You’re in for a treat with some seriously good home cooking.
4. You'll Always Know The Band Before It's Famous
If you date someone from Winston-Salem, chances are they'll be letting you know about the up and coming talent from their area that is going to blast through your radio and iTunes by the end of the year.
5. If You Value Tradition And History, Snag A Winston-Salem Date
People from Winston-Salem never forget from whence they came—probably because it stares them in the face every day.
There are major areas where the old Moravian culture stands proud, and they’re a welcome part of the Winston-Salem community—not just because they make killer cookies.
6. Faithful Is Practically Their Middle Name
If you want a faithful partner, you've come to the right place. A sunrise religious service in Winston-Salem is often packed to the brim, so just wait for the holiday celebrations. This of course, also means that'll they'll always be looking sharp in their Sunday best.
7. People From Winston-Salem Are As Sweet As Their Favorite Treats
Don't even try to tell someone from Winston-Salem that there are better donuts in the world than Krispy Kreme. And you aren't a true Winston-Salem local unless you crave traditional Moravian sugar cake from Winkler Bakery.
It's hard not to be sweet with all that sugar in you.
8. Winston-Salem Locals Will Keep You Young
You don't have to worry about your Winston-Salem date being a stuffy, no-fun, straightlaced person.
You'll find grown-ups at all of Winston-Salem's favorite children's hotspots—like Trampoline World, Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, and SciWorks—getting in on the fun.
9. They’ll Show You Their Artsy Side
Winston-Salem is known as the City of Arts and Innovation, and you can bet that artsy attitude rubs off on its residents. These men and women can talk football, but just as much, they can talk Monet and Degas.
10. Everyone Loves The Life Of The Party
Great parties are the lifeblood of Winston-Salem because when they have iconic parties like the St. Patrick's Day party somethinGREEN at Finnigan's Wake, it's hard not to learn from the best.
Your date will be the life of the party, cracking jokes, dancing, and pouring drinks for all your guests.
11. Winston-Salem Residents Are The Best Of Both Worlds
Dating someone from Winston-Salem means you get the cultured man or woman that thrives in the noise of the city, but who also can take you hiking, boating, and fishing like a pro.
12. They’ve Been Bit By The Culture Bug
Dance, drama, film, music—you name it, Winston-Salem locals either participate in it, or love to watch it. The city is a hub for the arts, and locals ensure that they experience it to the fullest. With so much going on, culture soaks right in to the spirit of those from Winston-Salem.
13. You'll Always Know Where You Stand With A Winston-Salemer
Winston-Salem residents truly live by their state logo, "To be rather than to seem." They're confident, ambitious, and their actions speak much louder than their words. If you date someone from Winston-Salem, you never get someone who’s wishy-washy with their feelings.
14. Adversity Won't Beat Them Down
Remember how your father or grandfather used to say that they had to walk to school uphill both ways … in the snow … without shoes? Well, if they grew up in Winston-Salem, that might be true.
West End Winston-Salemers really did have to walk uphill both ways to get to school, and it only made them stronger.
15. You’ll Never Be Bored With A Winston-Salem Local
Whether she's watching NASCAR at Bowman Gray Stadium, sipping wine at a local vineyard, or hanging out at Tanglewood Park, life will definitely not be a snooze around a Winston-Salem local.
What do you love about dating someone from Winston-Salem? Tell us in the comments below! 
