After spending years in the Magnolia State, some things simply become second nature, and you may not have even realized it. Everything from your taste preferences to your daily life has undoubtedly been molded by living in the state. Not convinced? Here are 15 perfect examples that you’ve spent way too much time in Mississippi. (Of course, you wouldn’t want it any other way.)

1. When someone mentions a hurricane, one of your first thoughts is “party.”
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2. You know the difference between “dinner” and “supper,” and assume it’s pretty much common knowledge.
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3. To you, catfish comes one way – fried.
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4. You expect every restaurant you visit to serve sweet tea.
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5. You leave your doors unlocked because the area in which you live is so rural, there is no one around for miles and miles.
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6. A visit to a county or state fair or local festival is a common pastime.
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7. From honeysuckles to berries, you’ll eat things growing from bushes without a second thought.
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8. An animal walking out into the road doesn’t faze you. After all, you’ve seen pretty much everything.
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9. Gravy is a common part of your breakfast fare.
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10. “Dinner on the grounds” is a normal concept to you.
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11. From waving and smiling to holding doors open and offering help to anyone in need, you just can’t help but be hospitable to everyone you meet.
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12. When looking for a good restaurant, you don’t even consider a chain restaurant because you know they can’t compete with local eateries.
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13. When a houseguest asks for a coke, you respond with, “What kind?”
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14. Buying food from the side of the road is totally normal to you.
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15. When someone mentions peanuts, you assume they’ll be boiled.
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Even though living in the Magnolia State is wonderful, what are some other signs that you’ve spent too much time here?

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