Mississippi is definitely a one-of-a-kind place. Between the people, food and scenery, the state has a lot to offer…and a lot to miss if you leave. Sure, embarking on a new life in a new city or state is exciting, but, just as the saying goes, “there’s no place like home.” Not convinced? Here are 14 things everyone who’s moved away from Mississippi has probably thought least once.

1. “Wow! Mississippi really is the Hospitality State.”
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From opening doors to helping others, southern etiquette is practically ingrained in Mississippians.
2. “There has to be somewhere around here to get some sweet tea…”
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Let’s face it; nothing can compare to an ice cold glass of sweet tea.
3. “…or fried catfish”
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I think it’s safe to say us Mississippians are pretty spoiled when it comes to fried catfish, and unfortunately, no fried fish you find anywhere else will even come close.
4. “I shouldn’t have taken small town living for granted.”
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Once you leave a small town, you quickly realize what a blessing living in one was.
5. “I can’t believe they don’t have Comeback sauce here…”
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Used on everything from French fries to seafood, the delicious condiment will surely be missed.
6. “or slugburgers.”
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Ask for this local creation anywhere else, and you’ll undoubtedly get some strange looks.
7. “Maybe the weather wasn’t so bad.”
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Sure, Mississippi humidity is brutal, but moving away could mean facing freezing temperatures and blankets of snow.

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8. “Where’s the team spirit?”
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From long held traditions to spending the day tailgating with friends, nobody does football like Mississippi.
9. “Rural Mississippi is more beautiful than I gave it credit for.”
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Move to a city, and instead of roosters crowing and wide open spaces, you’ll find crowds and plenty of noise.
10. “My neighbors are not near as friendly as they were back home.”
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In the true spirit of southern hospitality, Mississippians welcome new residents with open arms and… home-cooked food.
11. “I never realized my accent was so obvious.”
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You might not think you have an accent, but as soon as you open your mouth in a new place, you’ll quickly be reminded that you do.
12. “Or that I used so many Mississippi expressions.”
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"Fixin’ to, carry me to…, Nabs, don’t be ugly, give some sugar, and y’all" are just a few expressions that are bound to get some attention…and possibly need an explanation.
13. “I thought all gas stations sold good food.”
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Here in Mississippi, gas stations serve everything from delicious fried chicken to mouthwatering barbecue – something that is (sadly) not the norm all over the country.
14. “I miss home so much more than I thought I would.”
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No matter how much you love your new place, Mississippi will always be home, and there’s no place like it.

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