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Wondering if the girl you’re dating qualifies as basic? Are you curious if you’re a basic girl yourself? While the idea of being basic is a little flexible, it generally refers to anyone who has a mainstream, unoriginal, and mid-American vibe. We’re here to break down what makes someone basic to begin with so that you can keep an eye out for all of the classic signs. Keep in mind that there isn’t really anything wrong with being basic. Even if certain women dress, look, and act the same way, everyone is a unique person with their own lived experiences.

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She’s always posting on social media.

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  1. If a girl is basic, she’s likely to be super active online. She’ll post about where she’s going, what she’s doing, and how she’s feeling. She’ll likely be active on Insta, Twitter, and Snapchat, and she won’t hesitate to share how poppin’ the party is or how popular the brunch spot is. [2]
    • A basic girl may even delete posts that don’t get a lot of traction online.
    • She may fixate on how many followers or friends she has, and add random people to get more exposure online.
    • A basic girl is also likely to be active on Pinterest.
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She listens to top 40 music.

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  1. Taylor Swift, Adele, One Direction, and Beyonce are the key ingredients in a basic girl’s playlist, but anything that you’d hear on the radio can qualify. Whether it’s country, hip hop, pop, or EDM, a basic girl will be super interested in whatever’s popular at the moment. [4]
    • Basic girls rarely have vinyl collections or listen to obscure artists. This isn’t to say they don’t have good taste, just that they’re not going to dig deep to find new music.
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She watches reality TV.

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  1. Reality TV won’t be the only thing a basic girl watches, but it’s likely to be something she follows quite closely. Basically, if it’s still on basic cable and most people would consider it “trashy” TV, she’s probably going to be super interested in following it. [5]
    • Keeping Up with the Kardashians is also a common reality show.
    • Popular non-reality TV basic viewing might include Grey’s Anatomy , Arrested Development , The Office , Law and Order , and Gossip Girl .
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She loves fancy coffee.

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She loves wine.

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  1. Offer a basic girl a Budweiser and she’s likely going to ask, “Got any chardonnay?” When it comes to harder stuff, a basic girl is more likely to prefer vodka and rum over whiskey and gin. Popular basic girl cocktails include the mimosa, vodka cranberry, the Moscow mule, and Cosmopolitan. [7]
    • Wine tends to be a little fancier than the average domestic beer, and beer isn’t particularly a good idea if you’re counting calories. Basic girls often try to take care of themselves, and they enjoy the finer things, so skipping beer makes sense.
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She abbreviates unnecessarily.

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She has average, typical interests.

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  1. If someone has a really unique hobby, like metalworking, painting, or slam poetry, you can’t really call them basic. The archetypal basic girl is going to have super standard interests, so if she mentions how she loves hanging out with friends, going on road trips, or hanging out with her cat, she fits the bill. [8]
    • Basic girls may talk about “going on adventures,” but they’re usually just talking about going to brunch or going hiking.
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She doesn’t know she’s "basic".

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  1. Being basic is kind of like being uncool. If you crack jokes about being a dork and having a lame wardrobe, it can kind of make you cool so long as you’re confident with who you are. If a girl revels in her pumpkin spice and Taylor Swift tunes, she knows that’s basic behavior, and she still doesn’t care what people think, she’s actually not all that basic. [13]
    • If a girl has started to reclaim “basic b*tch” and use the insult as a term of endearment, it’s a surefire sign she’s not really basic.

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    What should I do if my girlfriend is basic?
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    You shouldn't really "do" anything. If she's just being herself, doing what she likes, and she's considered to be "basic," break up with her if you don't like the way she is. If you decide to stay with her, accept who she is. Don't try to change a woman or confront her because she's "basic". Remember, being basic is just an internet insult used on girls who like fancy coffee, wear Forever 21 clothing, and listen to to the newest music. Even if your girlfriend is basic, treat her with respect.
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