There’s nothing that sticks out more than someone who is new to a place, but we’ve been thinking about what exactly they’d do differently than us. Not that different is bad, but it is worthy of the occasional chuckle. Here are a few ways to spot someone who might have just moved here or is visiting for a while. Check it out!

1."It's so windy!"
Anthony Quintano/Flickr
Well... what did you expect? We've got open land for a long way, and the wind just takes advantage of that.
2. They're not prepared for inclement weather.
Evan Long/Flickr
You know when they're a recent transplant when they start wearing heavier coats at 60 degrees or if they're running around in flip-flops and shorts while it's snowing.
3. They rush to the store at the first sign of snow.
Bart/Flickr
You know the panic in their eyes as they scan the shelves. They heard the word "snow" and now they need to make sure they've got enough food for a whole week.
4. They don't want to hang out at the lake.
Patrick Emerson/Flickr
What person in their right mind doesn't want to go to the lake? Lakes are just as nice as oceans if you know how to use them. Plus, no sharks! It's a win-win
5. "What's a Dillons?"
Aaron Hall/Flickr
No, it's not like a Dillards. Telling them it's a Kroger is something that usually works.
6. They refer to Hays as a small town.
Roland Tanglao/Flickr
Hays is just a town or small city, but small towns in Kansas are 5,000 residents or less. I mean, Wichita and the surrounding suburbs have only about 800,000. Perspective is everything.

Related Stories

Did You Know Kansas Is Home To The World's Largest Ball Of Twine?

Did You Know Kansas Is Home To The World's Largest Ball Of Twine?

 This Speakeasy Hidden In The Basement Of An Old Theater In Kansas Is Perfect For A Date Night

This Speakeasy Hidden In The Basement Of An Old Theater In Kansas Is Perfect For A Date Night

 There's A Zen-Themed Vrbo In Kansas And It's Just Like Spending The Night At The Beach

There's A Zen-Themed Vrbo In Kansas And It's Just Like Spending The Night At The Beach
7. They are terrified of tornadoes.
Niccolò Ubalducci/Flickr
Tornadoes are frightening if they're headed toward your location, but after living in Kansas for a while, you don't expect them to get there very often.
8. Looking around when the test sirens go off.
Timothy Vogel/Flickr
It's a telltale sign of someone who has lived outside of Tornado Alley, but Kansans are especially used to hearing the signals tested weekly, at the very least.
9. They give directions in miles and don't know how long it will take.
Mr. George1/Flickr
How do you plan a trip without first knowing how long it takes to get there? Crazy people.
10. They'll complain about the "long drive" going anywhere.
David Sanabria/Flickr
Wichita to Kansas City is around three hours? Piece of cake. I can't imagine why you'd be bored.
11. They don't know both Kansas and Missouri have a Kansas City.
Hey Paul Studios/Flickr
Kansas City, Kansas is much smaller, but you'll find that they come together as one huge city with a suburban area that brings their population to around 2 million.
12. They'll make The Joke.
Rennett Stowe/Flickr
You know what we mean. A true Kansan knows how it feels and how big of an eye-roll it deserves every time.

For those of you reading that might be new to Kansas or thinking of moving here, we’ve got a few sentences that perfectly describe life in Kansas.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles