What can only real Chicagoans do?

We asked what only real Chicagoans can do. Here’s what you said, lightly edited for clarity:

“Do you know that the crosswalk buttons on the lampposts are not actually wired and are just for show.”
– John N. McClorey, 65, South Loop

“Order an Italian beef: beef. Immersed. Sweet/spicy.”
—Thaer Hasan, 35

“Turn into a gangway with your bike at top speed. Then you hit the brakes and slide all the way down.”
–Chris Jay

“In winter, reserve a parking space in front of the house with a garden chair.”
–Chris Laman

“To go 100 years without a World Series.”
–Marcelo Enrique Ruiz Lopez

“Use the footpath.”
–Avery Benderoff, 17

“Refuse to accept change because it doesn’t make sense. Sears Tower, Comiskey Park forever!”
–Ida McCarty, 59, West Pullman

“Eat a real hot dog – no ketchup.”
–Kate Collins

“Footsteps.”
–Lynn Curtis

“Spend a magical holiday evening gazing at the hot chocolate storefronts on Michigan Avenue.”
–Kris Baron

“Use building reflections to perceive the surroundings.”
—Paulina Czupryna, 22

“Pronounce ‘Touhy Avenue’ correctly.”
–Emily Whalen

“Shovel an entire alley to get your car out.”
—Chris Kolcz, 60, dunning

“Know a Chicago native from a suburbanite or a transplant.”
–Sandie Belluomini

“Stay off the highway and use arterial roads.”
–Denise Fricano

“Make the Chicago River green.”
–Lynda Garbutt, Ravenswood Manor

“Listen to ‘Wiener Circle’ without laughing.”
—Brielle Kohlbeck, 19

“Tell the difference between a police, fire or ambulance siren without seeing the vehicle.”
—Fred McAllen Sr.

“Drive on Lower Wacker Drive without GPS or panic if the GPS stops working.”
–Laura Sabransky

“Maintain the direction Lake Michigan is heading in our minds at all times.”
–David Davy

“Exit the Merchandise Mart Brown Line stop through the Mart.”
– Summer Lanier

“Identify a Chicagoan’s neighborhood by their accent.”
—Dave Rogers, 60, Aurora

“Get as many cars as possible to turn left when the light comes on.”
–Bre Abo