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Old 07-15-2015, 09:45 AM
 
Location: West Hollywood, CA from Arlington, VA
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Northern Virginia is kind of unique in that if you even have an elementary knowledge of American History, you should know where Manassas, Fredericksburg, Alexandria, and Arlington are. That sometimes makes it easier to explain.
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:16 AM
 
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Domestic explanation:
"Northern Virginia suburbs of DC, 20 miles west of Washington"

International explanation
"5 miles from Dulles Airport"
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Old 07-15-2015, 12:55 PM
 
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If it's a casual question asked by someone who has no familiarity with the area, I usually say "DC area". If it's someone in Virginia, I usually say Northern Virginia or Fairfax County.
Yes, that.
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Old 07-15-2015, 02:13 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA
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I always say Alexandria, VA
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