Life in South Carolina is seldom boring. We may have our own way of doing some things here that people from out of state just don’t get. But that’s okay. When it comes to changing, we just don’t see a need. Following are some things true South Carolinians can say we’ve never done.

1. Shrug off a snowstorm, like it's nothing.
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Even if it's just a prediction of flurries, we worry it will be the ONE TIME the weatherman is wrong.
2. Let anyone make fun of our state.
Flickr/ Keturah Stickann
State pride runs deep in these parts. We'd never make fun of our people or places — and won't let others do it either.
3. Seen a pothole we didn't eventually fall into.
Flickr/ Peretz Partensky
I don't know about you, but if it's there, I'm going to hit it SOMEDAY.
4. Turn the station when Jame's Taylor's "Carolina In My Mind" is on.
Flickr/ Bryan Ledgard
It's practically the unofficial state song, right?
5. Feed one of these!
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Natives don't need those signs put out for tourists that say: DON'T FEED THE ALLIGATORS.
6. Or feed one of these!
Flickr/ Robert Snache
Why do tourists think alligators and bears are so awesome, anyway?!

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7. Ask the server for a pop.
Flickr/ Robert Wallace
If it's not a pop, then what do you call it? Coke? Soda? ANYTHING is better than saying "pop!"
8. Be rude to a complete stranger (or anyone on purpose).
Flickr/ Tina Leggio
We like to think we've never met a stranger in the Palmetto State. We're known for our hospitality.
9. Point at something without somehow working the word 'yonder' into the very next thing we say.
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If it's 'over yonder,' then it's over yonder. Enough said.
10. Accelerate rapidly without first mashing the gas pedal.
Flickr/ Arnet
Everyone from South Carolina knows you have to mash the pedal to make it go.
11. Back down on something we believe in.
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Asking us to back down on a principle we believe in is just asking for trouble.
12. Thought any place else is better than home.
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No matter where else we've had to live, we always consider South Carolina home.

If you just moved to South Carolina, then welcome to paradise. This really is the best place in the country to live. And if you’re from here, what other things would you never, ever do? Feel free to add to the list!

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