Hair

Maybe it's Mabelline or maybe it's full of secrets, but it is undoubtedly larger than life and always fabulous. Snooki might have invented the “poof” in 2009, but Jersey girls have been rockin’ the volume long before the "Jersey Shore." And I can say from experience, big hair is still the way for many ladies for the Garden State. Swipe left to the lady with limp locks, she’s not from Jersey.

Attitude

At first, you may peg her as mean, but her wit will win you over. Typically sharp as a tack, with a lethal tongue, many Jersey women are unable to let even the smallest of things slide. Her attitude isn’t always negative. With the confidence of Kanye and the unwavering ability to back up her closest friends and family in an instant, she’s an asset to keep around. With her chest held high and her loud mouth open wide, there is no doubt she’s a Jersey girl.

Style

No, she will not always be bathing in all things cheetah print, nor will she always be wearing the hottest pink pumps she can find. If she is, forget every other point, she’s as Jersey as they come. She may have a style some consider louder than normal. But to her, leather leggings and sequin top is a subtle ensemble. Track suits might be a staple in this young woman’s wardrobe – the more bling the better. What does she wear when she goes out clubbing with her girlfriends? The brightest and tightest dress she can find. If her outfit is wavering on the edge between classy and trashy, she’s from New Jersey.

Driving

You have never experience road rage like this before. Known to drive well over the speed limit, a Jersey driver is the epitome of rebellious. A little too quick to lean on the horn and give a firm middle finger to anyone who dares even think about crossing into her lane. If you ask her, she’s just keeping up with the flow of traffic, but really she’s headed to the mall for the third time this week and must get a quick tanning session in before she gets there. You’ll know a Jersey girl even when she’s in the car behind you. If you see the quick flash of her high beams, move the hell over. She has no patience for you slow Pennsylvania drivers. Criticize her driving if you must, but remember point number two (attitude).

Accent

If you have the pleasure of interacting with a Jersey girl, her adorably obvious accent will be the first thing you notice. Despite your initial shock, her Jersey twang will endear you, nonetheless. Don’t ask her to say “cawfee,” “dawg” or “tawlk.” See item number two. Peppered (or smothered) with profanity, you must admire her honesty, right? No matter how long it’s been since she’s been home, she’ll always have a piece of Jersey with her. And lucky you, she’s willing to share that part of herself with you, very loudly, aggressively and through lips that are perfectly painted with a shiny gloss.

Food

She’s a diner snob and she will never change. Maybe she’s spoiled from too many late-night runs to the town diner for chicken fingers after a night out. Regardless of the cause, Jersey women know how to place the perfect diner order and (obviously) get upset when they don’t see their favorite items on the menu. Let’s face it, no dinner-run is complete without pork roll – a New Jersey delicacy made of processed pork meat. It’s delicious. If a slice of pizza or a bagel is not from New Jersey, it won’t meet her standards either. Her Italian heritage keeps her partial to only the best quality Italian food, so don’t you dare serve her Ragu.