If you've lived your life in Maine, there's a good chance you've picked up some pretty unique habits over the years. Whether it's the way you speak, the things you do, or how you approach life, chances are these habits run deep! Think a move to a new state will erase them? Nope! The things you learn to do as a wee-Mainer stay with you. And, if you're like us, you couldn't be happier about it! We honestly just have to laugh at these funny things about Maine, because, at the end of the day, they are very true. Here are those undeniable habits - the ones you'll never unlearn. Which ones sound familiar to you?

1. Inviting everyone, just in case.

Mainers know that there's nothing more wonderful than having a seat at the table. That means we're always prepared for just one more. You never know who might drop by! It could be a weird uncle or your best friend but chances are someone will show up right when it's time to eat.

2. Heading to Renys just to look around.

It IS a Maine adventure, after all! You never know when you might need so discounted groceries, a board game, some yarn, or a sensible pair of slacks, You never do know what you might find at this great treasure hunt of a bargain store. It's a Maine classic.

3. Loving that perfect plaid.

Some of you might deny it, but even if you don't wear it you appreciate when others are decked out in plaid. Doesn't it remind you of winters and Dad taking you sledding? Don't judge we know you have one in your closet.

4. Ending up with a porch or front yard filled with seasonal "things."

In the summer it might be paddles or swim trunks, in the winter it might be snow boots or bibs. But, you can always tell the season by the state of a Mainer's front porch area! Perfect example, this picture was taken during the summer, see, easy.

5. Grabbing your best pals and getting outside.

It might be a walk, it might be a sunset, but nothing warms a Mainer's heart more than getting together with the friends who know us best. especially when it starts to get warm. People come out of their houses even if they have been hiding for the last six months.

6. Always looking up at the night sky.

Parts of Maine are so free of light pollution that the stars feel otherworldly. File this under "things that Mainers know." Fun fact: we also have the best dark sky park in the whole New England region.

7. Breathing an audible sigh of relief anytime you cross the bridge back into Maine.

It's not the most beautiful bridge in the world, but it's the one that takes you straight to Kittery which means you're back on safe ground! After all our state is the way life should be.

8. Always knowing the tide schedule.

You might move inland or to a landlocked town, but you'll always somehow know in your bones when to expect the tide!

9. Looking for an alternate route in the spring.

Mainers know that spring doesn't just mean warmer weather and less snow. It also begins construction season, which means this view is a daily occurrence. The best line of defense is simply finding a new route. Then again, you always have to remember the old Mainer saying "You can always get there from here."

10. Dropping those unnecessary "r" sounds.

Who needs 'em anyway, we say! Am I 'ight?

11. Finding the first snow majestic.

Followed by immediately wondering why you spend winters in Maine.

12. But, really, always always always absolutely loving that you DO live in Maine.

And shouting it from the rooftops. Or, our lapels, as the case may be.

Do any of these look like you? We have a feeling that if you grow up in the state then there are quite a few of these funny things about Maine that you can claim as your own. How many of them have you done? let us know in the comments below!

Another thing that comes with being a longtime Mainer is experiencing all that Mother Nature has in store for us, including the epic ice storm that ravaged Maine in 1998! Do you remember it?