When you make your way to a new place there can be a steep learning curve. Whether you're talking about food, transportation, cost or recreation one place is never exactly like another. For outsiders, Connecticut is probably a little bit weird in some ways. But you know what they used to say, the more you know.....

Just got to Connecticut? There are some things you'll need to know that everyone here knows but rarely talks about. These are 17 Unspoken Truths About Connecticut That Newbies Should Know

17 Unspoken Truths About Connecticut That Newbies Should Know

Just got to Connecticut? There are some things you'll need to know that everyone here knows but rarely talks about. These are 17 Unspoken Truths About Connecticut That Newbies Should Know

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IMPORTANT HONORABLE MENTION: Not all Connecticut people are rich and/or white. This state is extremely diverse culturally and economically. You might be very surprised to learn how different Connecticut is from it's national stereotype. The people here are all very different and I think that is the best way to live. I'm not comfortable living in an echo chamber.

Just like anywhere else it's not perfect but it works for me. I'd rather have a couple of rude interactions a day than stop and chat with every person I see. I'd rather eat great pizza than BBQ all the time and I certainly appreciate our Northeast history and architecture more than what I've seen in other regions.

Want more Connecticut content? If so, check out the Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Podcast. The show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple and Spotify. The program is the same one we do on the radio but with limited commercials and no music. You can also listen live by streaming the show on the I-95 Rock Mobile app, or tune into I-95 (95.1FM).

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