If You Grew Up In Small Town Mississippi, You’ve Probably Done These 13 Things
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Growing up in small town Mississippi is truly an amazing experience. One that’s full of both perks and quirks. And whether you like to admit it or not, there are certain things everyone who’s grown up in small town Mississippi has done at least once. Not so sure? Here are 13 perfect examples.
Folks from a big city may turn their nose up at the thought of dining at a gas station. But if you grew up in small town Mississippi, you know that some of the best food – from barbecue to po’ boys – can be found in southern gas stations.
From fresh fruit to boiled peanuts, you never know what you’ll find being sold on the side of the road in small town Mississippi. But what you do know is that it’ll be good.
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Waving, in general, is practically second nature if you grew up in small town Mississippi. So waving back at someone, even a complete stranger, is like a knee-jerk reaction that just can’t be stopped.
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When you’re a teenager in a small town, you have to be creative when it comes to things to do. And spending time with friends in vacant parking lots is at the top of the list.
Just like we said, there’s not a lot to do in small towns, so the Friday night football game is a big deal. You’ll find everyone, from young children to senior citizens, at the high school game.
When you live in a small town, the chances of running into someone you know is pretty likely. So, even though it might not be safe to stop in the middle of the road for a quick chat, you’ve probably done it a time or two.
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We’ve all done it; drove to a nearby store or restaurant only to find out it’s closed. Then, the only option is to drive the 30 minutes "to town" to find something that’s opened.
In small town Mississippi, everybody knows everybody, so it’s not uncommon to be talking to someone and find out they know a relative of yours.
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You know they’ve never heard of your small town, so why not make things a bit easier for everyone?
From groceries to homes, things tend to cost much more in larger cities. And those prices can be pretty shocking after living in a small town for an extended period of time.
In small town Mississippi, Sundays are reserved for family and church. So you can count on just about everything, especially locally owned businesses, being closed for the day.
What’s the point? Everybody knows everybody. Not to mention your neighbors, who are like family, can be counted on to look out for you.
You’ve most likely used this phrase when travelling anywhere further than the local Dollar Store, like to Wal Mart.
So, how many of these things have you done? What would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section!
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “12 Phrases That Will Make You Swear Mississippians Have Their Own Language.“
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