Did you know that people on the East Coast speak differently than those who live on the West Coast? Yep, they do! There are other differences as well, which is why there is actually an East vs West Day. The day is celebrated on April 25th. So, you have plenty of time to prepare! Especially since this national day normally focuses on Eastern and Western cultures. But since we are early to the celebration, I thought it would be fun to focus on the differences between the east and the west coast in the United States.

East vs West: Do You Know the Differences?

Things East Coasters Say

• It’s too far! It’s on the other side of the city!
• The west coast is just too laid back for me.
• It’s not even that cold – when it is ten degrees or colder outside
• Grinder – this is more commonly referred to as a submarine sandwich

Things West Coasters Say

• A grip – this is used when talking about a large quantity of anything
• Best coast – referring to where they live
• Freeway – this is different than the Easterner’s highway
• Hella – this is used to mean a lot, very, and really
• Using the route number of each freeway – so, the 405 or the 10

Other Differences: East vs West Coast

• On the East Coast, recycling is limited. Out in the West, you can spend five minutes determining whether what you are tossing is metal, paper, glass, plastic, or it needs to go in one of the other recycling bins.
• It rains a lot on the East Coast, and other than the state of Washington, it is as dry as a bone on the West Coast.
• The East is fast paced, while the West Coast moves at a more leisurely pace.
• The food. Oh, I can’t even begin to know where to start with the differences in food between both coasts! The East Coast has a lot of fast food, pizza, Italian, and seafood. Out in the West, you will find healthier foods that are organic and local. While there are fast food places, most people will choose a food truck when they want to eat on the go.

Check out this amazing family vacation on the West Coast! 

These are just some of the differences between the East vs West Coasts in the USA. How many others are you aware of?

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