Which area code to pick? 703 571 or 202?
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Anonymous
| This reminds me of that Seinfeld episode when Elaine lost her 212 number and was going nuts. Use 202. It's more immediately recognized across the country. |
Anonymous
| 703--that's its older and sounds like a "real" area code because it has a zero in the middle. People know its Northern Virginia; 202 would be confusing. |
Anonymous
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703.
202 is for DC proper. 571 is blah. |
Anonymous
Some of the comments in this thread are beyond 
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Anonymous
I hear ya, OP! When I got my cell phone, I was told that 703 was not available, but did I want 571? No way! I said. I grew up in the inner burbs and no way no how wanted a 571 area code. I took 202 and have had that for about 10 years, and have always been glad I did.  I associate 571 with outer burbs, new money, mcmansions, etc etc etc also and didn't want that association.
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Anonymous
| SO is it weird if I go with a 202 home number but live in arlington? |
Anonymous
| People really spend more than 2 seconds thinking about this? Too much time on your hands. |
Anonymous
Absolutely not. You are closer to 202 (DC) than 571 (outer burbs). I went with 202 when I lived in Arlington. |
Anonymous
| Too much time on YOUR hands to go into a thread you have no interest in contributing useful information to! |
Anonymous
| 202 it is! Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Half of the accomplished people in this area came from out of state and have their original area codes. I would not worry. |
Anonymous
My useful information is that navel gazing about dumb issues is ridiculous. |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| Hahah. YOu cant afford to live in DC but you want to pose and act like you live in DC. This thread encapsulates the mindset of Arlington residents. |
Anonymous
| Back in the day I chose 202 because I do most of my business in DC proper. I've also moved between DC, MD, and VA so keeping DC made the most sense as it's the central hub. |