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Mellissa Dzinzi

10 things you should never, ever say to someone from Leeds

People who live or have lived in Leeds know that there’s a strong identity.

The city is full of history, culture and things to do all year round, with something for everyone.

However, people who have never ventured into Leeds or met someone from here always have the most to say.

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While there aren’t many bad things to say about the city, someone always says little things that offend Loiners.

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So what shouldn’t you say to someone from Leeds?
  1. Don't call me love. There’s a bit of controversy with this one but anyone from Leeds knows there’s no maliciousness. It just rolls off the tongue. This is just how northerners from Leeds talk.

  2. I love Manchester United, they’re my favourite football team. I won’t go too much into this but whoever supports Manchester United supports the wrong team.
  3. What division will you be in next season? I’m not going to respond to negativity but pnwards and upwards for Leeds.

  4. You’re from where? Never heard of it. Probably the biggest lie ever. How can you have never heard of Leeds? It’s one of the biggest and best cities in the UK.

  5. How do you make Yorkshire pudding? Not sure why anyone would ask this but its definitely happened to a few of us.

  6. Do you know Mel B? We all wish we did to be fair.

  7. Calling a bread bun, a bread cake. I’m not saying this is blasphemy but there’s something wrong with calling it a bread bun, a bread cake. It’s just not right.

  8. Where's the castle? In Kent, around four hours away. We have Harewood House and Temple Newsam though, they’re nice too.

  9. Is it going to stop raining soon? Soon we hope but thanks to the rain the grass is always greener in Leeds.

  10. Why do you call dinner, tea? We just do because its the Yorkshire way.

Is there something we should have added to our list? Let us know in the comments.

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