From Arizona? Here Are Things Only People from the Grand Canyon State Understand

There are a few unwritten rules here, like never judging someone for showing up to a nice event in flip-flops. If someone’s rocking their best boots, we’ll probably give them a nod of respect. But judge? Not our style.

I’ve lived in a lot of different places, but life in Arizona is really different, and you have to live here to truly understand what makes our state so special.

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Why is Life in Arizona so Different?

If you grew up outside of Arizona, our quirks might seem a little odd. But hey, we just live life on our own terms. The first thing you really have to understand about the last continental state to enter the Union is that we do things our own way here, and we’re not great at being told how to handle our business.

There’s a bunch of stuff we do in the Grand Canyon State without thinking twice. Like, you’ll never catch us planning a picnic at noon in June or July—we know better. We may be stubborn, but we’re sensible.

READ MORE: Why Arizona's Dry Heat Feels Different From Humid Climates

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Early mornings and late afternoons are our sweet spot. We’ve learned to roll with the heat, the monsoons, the critters, and the blazing sun. It’s what makes us, well, us.

Read More About Our Adorable Quirkiness Here: 15 Signs You've Been Living in Arizona for Too Long

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11 Ways Arizona is Just Different

All this stuff? Just a regular day in Arizona. While everyone else is sweating through humid summers or shoveling snow, we’re over here enjoying our own way of doing things. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

What else would the rest of the world find weird about Arizona? Read on!