We’re very excited about our upcoming WordCamp RI to be held at New England Tech in East Greenwich (Sept. 25 and 26). \u00a0As a public service to those who are new to Rhode Island or to help any foreigners who might come to WordCamp RI \u00a0(you know, like someone from Massachusetts) here is some background to help you understand Rhode Islanders. \u00a0 First off, the town where WordCamp RI will be held is pronounced “eest gren-ich.” \u00a0There is no “green” and no “witch” in the pronunciation.<\/p>\n
Then, there is a misconception that people from Rhode Island speak English with an accent. \u00a0Nothing could be further from the truth. \u00a0We speak English wicked good, and it is those from elsewheres – youse have an accent. Daniella points out that Rhode Islanders put extra\u00a0effort into speaking English correctly, for example taking the step of adding an “r” to the end of words which do not have one. \u00a0Doing more is surely a sign of dedication. \u00a0Karen observes that to recover from all that additional work, Rhode Islanders then take a\u00a0rest\u00a0from using the “r” included in some words. \u00a0You bettah understand that.<\/p>\n
Many Rhode Islanders have stories of having people assuming\u00a0“Long Island” when we say “Rhode Island.” \u00a0Yep, that’s us. Just take the bridge right into NYC.<\/p>\n
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Jennifer points out three things which distinguish a Rhode Islander: we may live in the smallest state, but\u00a0if it takes more than 30 minutes to get somewhere we pack a lunch and change of clothes; vanity license plates are not a privilege they are a right! and we have the highest per capita number of yellow cars as well.<\/p>\n
Gurukarm explains\u00a0that while someone from Massachusetts may be a foreigner, anyone who arrives here from west of\u00a0the Eastern Seaboard is a “damn furriner.”<\/p>\n
It hardly needs to be mentioned, but for the one or two who don’t know, of course a cabinet is a blended drink of milk, syrup and ice cream. \u00a0What did you say? \u00a0“Milkshake?” \u00a0Ask for a milkshake at a REAL Rhode Island establishment and you’ll get milk and syrup shaken together. \u00a0No ice cream. You want ice cream? \u00a0Then you want a cabinet.<\/p>\n
Every kid in RI wants to live in Foster\/Gloucester because they NEVER have school. \u00a0It snows 365 days a year there. \u00a0Ask anyone between the ages of 6 and 18. \u00a0It’ll be dry as a bone in every other town, but Foster and Gloucester are buried in a blizzard.<\/p>\n
A true-blue Rhode Islander will refer to the second Monday in August as “The Holiday.” \u00a0You know: \u00a0Like “The Holiday” in November is Thanksgiving, clearly\u00a0“The Holiday” in August is Victory Day. \u00a0It is so obvious why belabor the point?<\/p>\n
You give a phone number with seven digits. \u00a0Area code? \u00a0Area code? \u00a0Is there any area code besides 401?<\/p>\n
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