Just like a canned biscuit, tourists in Mississippi stick out. Not sure you’d know if you were face to face with a tourist? Go through the checklist below to determine the telltale signs you should be looking for.

1. Their accent will be a dead giveaway.
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Especially if they don’t use "y’all, ma’am, or sir."
2. They won’t say hello or wave at everyone they pass.
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3. They’ll attempt some type of outdoor activity, such as visiting a well known landmark, in the middle of summer.
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4. They have a hard time navigating back roads at night.
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5. While at a restaurant, they order “pop” or “soda.”
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6. Or biscuits WITHOUT gravy.
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7. They won’t know what in the world to do with a crawfish.
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8. They’ll second guess buying food at a gas station.
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9. They won’t know what a po’ boy is.
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10. Or a slugburger.
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11. They assume the state fair is about the rides.
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When residents know it’s really all about the food.

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