- Cincinnati chili: spiced chili over spaghetti ("3-way" or "5-way")
- Buckeye candies: peanut butter and chocolate confection
- Pierogis: Polish dumplings popular in Ohio
- Lake Erie walleye and freshwater fish
- Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Ohio State football: Buckeyes are serious sports tradition
- Cedar Point amusement park: famous roller coasters
- Serpent Mound: mysterious ancient earthwork
Midwestern accent; Ohio dialect; friendly and direct.
- Ohio State football loyalty is strong: respect Buckeye pride
- Tipping 15-18% is standard
- Cincinnatians debate chili style (3-way vs. 5-way)
- Ohioans are proud of industrial heritage and modern innovation