Posted in Mississippi March 15, 2018 by

10 Things A True Mississippian Can Honestly Say They’ve Never Done

Whether you realize it or not, living in Mississippi has helped shape the person you’ve become. As a longtime resident of the Magnolia State, you’re sure to have a few traits that make your roots pretty obvious. And just as these traits include things you do, they also include a few things you don’t do. Not so sure? Read on for 10 things most Mississippians can honestly say they’ve never done.

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1. Talk back to their mama.
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We Mississippians are practically born with good manners. And while we’re polite to everyone, we’re especially kind to our mamas.
2. Compare canned biscuits to real ones.
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Canned biscuits might be okay in a pinch, but they’re in no way comparable to the homemade version.
3. Leave the AC off throughout the winter season.
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With weather that constantly changes, it’s nearly impossible to go an entire week, much less an entire season, without adjusting the thermostat.
4. Show up empty handed to a church gathering or social event.
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It’s no secret that Mississippians are great cooks. It’s also no secret that we love to share our tasty creations. So any chance that we have to whip up something delicious will not be passed up.
5. Mistreat a cast iron skillet.
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As one of the most important things in a southern kitchen, you can bet we Mississippians treat our skillets with respect.
6. Waste money on pre-made tea.
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Who actually buys this stuff?
7. Utter the phrase, "It’s not that hot out," in the middle of summer.
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If you hear someone say this, act fast – they may be suffering from heat stroke.
8. Turn their nose up at gas station food.
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Fully aware that some of the best food in the state can be found in gas stations, no true Mississippian would be above dining in one.
9. Ignored a funeral procession.
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An extension of our hospitable ways, Mississippians ALWAYS pull over for a funeral procession.
10. Use Miracle Whip is place of mayo.
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Technically a "dressing," Miracle Whip is just not an acceptable replacement for mayo when it comes to popular southern dishes like chicken salad, deviled eggs, and tomato sandwiches.

So, how many of these do you agree with? What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section!

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