17 quirky things only people from Northern Ireland say & do
It’s not just our ‘cracker’ accents and hilarious phrases that cause confusion sometimes. Living in Northern Ireland, we almost always have an alternative way of saying something, or our own special way of describing it.
We’ve put together a list of some of our quirkiest traits, that just make sense living here in NI.
How many do you do?
Call your parents "mummy" and "daddy" even when you're a grown adult
Say "bye" multiple times before ending a call/zoom meeting
Order a "chip" on a Friday night, knowing you're getting a full portion of chips, not just a singular chip
Sing along with Julian as he reads "But now on the UTV" in a proper thick accent
Drink an excessive amount of tea
Stress about the immersion being left on
Refer to everything as "wee"
Start every conversation with "here"
Finish almost every sentence with "so it is"
When meeting someone new, ask where they're from and what school they went to, instantly try to figure out a mutual friend
Apologise when someone bumps into you in the street
Cannot take a compliment EVER
Use the term 'the big light' for the main light in any room
Call Primark – "PREEMARK"
Go "down the town" when you're heading shopping
Keep your bedding and towels in the hot press
Complain about the weather 24/7
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