Palm trees, sunny weather, and sandy beaches – it’s no wonder that most people find Southern California to be the dream life. It’s one of the most idolized places to live, and with that come some stereotypes and misconceptions about the lifestyle. With that in mind, here are some of the most dangerous things you can say to a Southern Californian. (Now, this is all tongue in cheek, so keep in mind it’s all in good fun!)
- You must spend every day at the beach.
Ron and Patty Thomas/Getty Images It’s always assumed that Southern Californians spend every day at the beach and surf on their lunch breaks. But with traffic and busy work schedules, it’s not always as easy to get away to the beach as it seems.
- SoCal is too sunny.
Camille Puche/EyeEm/Getty Images There’s no such thing as too much sun for us. We never get sick of it, and the lack of seasons is not boring.
- Everyone you know must be rich and famous.
shutterjack/Getty Images Not really… maybe we spot a celebrity here or there, but Southern California has a diverse population, and not all of them are celebrities like you may think!
- Californians don’t know how to drive.
Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images Blame it on the traffic or the 24/7 lifestyle, but we don’t see the problem with our fast driving. Besides, we have places to go and people to see.
- Everyone in LA is fake.
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images While it’s known as the land of celebrities and influencers, LA is more than what the stereotypes say. It has a rich arts and culture scene with a lot of diversity.
- SoCal never gets cold.
Andrew Friedman/All Trails Think again! What most people out of state don’t know is that you can drive up to the mountains where it snows in the winter. And when it drops below 60 degrees, it’s time to break out the sweaters (yes, that is cold to us).
- Everyone’s an actor or in the entertainment industry.
Carlo Prearo / EyeEm/Getty Images There are tons of industries in LA outside of the entertainment industry. Although that’s a big part of the city, many different professionals live here.
- Do you eat In-N-Out Burger all the time?
In-N-Out management/TripAdvisor Maybe we’re not eating burgers and fries every day like our out-of-state friends think. But we do like to indulge on occasion.
- The style is too casual.
Image Source/Getty Images Sure, we don’t wear business suits to the office. Why overdress when you can be ready for the beach?
- Your life must be super glamorous!
JGalione/Getty Images Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t… not everyone in SoCal is living it up like in the movies. In fact, everyday life might be a little more normal than you think.
What kind of things do people say to Southern Californians that drive you crazy? Remember, this is all for good fun! Check out our previous article on 10 phrases that only Southern Californians use.
Ron and Patty Thomas/Getty Images
It’s always assumed that Southern Californians spend every day at the beach and surf on their lunch breaks. But with traffic and busy work schedules, it’s not always as easy to get away to the beach as it seems.
Camille Puche/EyeEm/Getty Images
There’s no such thing as too much sun for us. We never get sick of it, and the lack of seasons is not boring.
shutterjack/Getty Images
Not really… maybe we spot a celebrity here or there, but Southern California has a diverse population, and not all of them are celebrities like you may think!
Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images
Blame it on the traffic or the 24/7 lifestyle, but we don’t see the problem with our fast driving. Besides, we have places to go and people to see.
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images
While it’s known as the land of celebrities and influencers, LA is more than what the stereotypes say. It has a rich arts and culture scene with a lot of diversity.
Andrew Friedman/All Trails
Think again! What most people out of state don’t know is that you can drive up to the mountains where it snows in the winter. And when it drops below 60 degrees, it’s time to break out the sweaters (yes, that is cold to us).
Carlo Prearo / EyeEm/Getty Images
There are tons of industries in LA outside of the entertainment industry. Although that’s a big part of the city, many different professionals live here.
In-N-Out management/TripAdvisor
Maybe we’re not eating burgers and fries every day like our out-of-state friends think. But we do like to indulge on occasion.
Image Source/Getty Images
Sure, we don’t wear business suits to the office. Why overdress when you can be ready for the beach?
JGalione/Getty Images
Maybe it is, maybe it isn’t… not everyone in SoCal is living it up like in the movies. In fact, everyday life might be a little more normal than you think.
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