Flat caps, tea obsession, and the sacred art of tutting.

Let’s be honest — there’s Yorkshire… and then there’s PROPER Yorkshire. If you've ever defended the honour of Yorkshire Tea like it’s your nan, or scoffed at the idea of paying more than £3.50 for a pint, congratulations — you’re likely one of us.

Here are 25 things you’ll only truly understand if you’ve been forged by God’s Own County..

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1. You consider Yorkshire Tea a basic human right.

Milk goes in second. Sugar is an abomination. And if someone offers you PG Tips? You leave.

2. You’ve tutted so hard you gave yourself a headache.

Yorkshire communication is 60% tutting, 30% eyebrow raising, 10% saying “Now then.”

3. You say “It’s not that bad” during an actual weather warning.

Snow? Flooding? 80mph winds? "It’s nowt but a breeze, love."

4. You’ve judged someone based entirely on how they pronounce ‘scone’.

It rhymes with gone, and that’s final. You scone-sayin'?

5. You’ve walked uphill both ways and called it a ‘short stroll’.

A “bit hilly” in Yorkshire means bring crampons and maybe a survival tent.

6. You believe fish and chips taste better when eaten in the rain at Whitby.

Ideally with a seagull hovering aggressively and a wasp in your vinegar.

7. You’ve said “Can I just squeeze past ya” in a completely empty room.

It’s not about space — it’s about manners.

8. You can identify a fellow Yorkshireman by their reaction to the word ‘Morrisons’.

Say “Morrisons” and watch their eyes glaze over with pride and discounted bread memories.

9. You’ve spent more money on hiking gear than on actual holidays.

Because “it’s just a walk in the Peaks” apparently requires £400 boots.

10. You’ve done the Yorkshire head nod.

Down = respect. Up = ‘What you lookin’ at?’. Sideways = both.

11. You’ve defended the phrase “breadcake” like it’s a family member.

Cob? Barm? Roll?! It’s a bloody breadcake.

12. You’re suspicious of any pub without a dog and a roaring fire.

Bonus points if there’s a bloke called Dave who’s been sat there since 1983.

13. You’ve used “chuffin” as a compliment, insult, and verb.

And somehow everyone understood exactly what you meant.

14. You’ve bought something from Boyes and felt like royalty.

“£2.99 for a garden flamingo and a 3-pack of sponges? Don’t mind if I do.”

15. You carry emergency tea bags.

Because you never know when disaster will strike and someone will offer you Redbush.

16. You’ve done a full tour of the Dales, but still not seen Emmerdale.

“Is it a real place?” Yes. No. Maybe. Ask your mum.

17. You know a ‘bit parky’ means it’s minus five.

And a “bit of drizzle” means horizontal rain and a ruined haircut.

18. You’ve said “ey up” to a stranger and made a lifelong friend.

We’re friendly up here. Unless you touch our chips.

19. You’ve got strong opinions about Henderson’s Relish.

Not to be confused with Worcestershire sauce. Ever.

20. You’ve used the phrase “She were right fancy” and meant it.

Like, she wore earrings and everything.

21. You judge other counties for their tea-making process.

We see you, Devon. And we don’t like it.

22. You’ve spent half your childhood on a coach to Flamingo Land.

And cried when the pirate ship went upside down.

23. You’ve had a proper row about which is the real Yorkshire pudding.

Dessert version? Dinner version? Giant version filled with stew? All correct.

24. You’ve hiked 12 miles, got covered in sheep poo, and called it a “lovely day out.”

Wouldn’t swap it for Marbella, thanks.

25. You secretly think Yorkshire should be its own country.

We’ve got the landscapes, the tea, the humour, and more Michelin-starred restaurants than London. What else do we need?

🐑 Final Word

Yorkshire isn’t just a place — it’s a personality. And if you recognised at least 10 of these, congratulations: you're chuffin' proper.