12 Things That Make People From Small Town Mississippi The Best People
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published November 13, 2015
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Daniella DiRienzo
Author
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Between its rich history and culture, Mississippi has a lot to offer; but all that would mean nothing if the residents weren’t decent people. From big hearts to a true understanding of what a community should be, here are 12 reasons residents of small town Mississippi are the absolute best!
1. They are the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.
2. Whether it’s something small, like changing a tire, or something a bit larger, like rebuilding a neighbor’s home, a Mississippian will always lend a helping hand.
6. You’ll never go hungry because small town Mississippians often show their love with food. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or going through hard times, you can count on your neighbor delivering some much-needed home style cooking.
8. Honesty is a priceless characteristic that seems to be harder and harder to find these days, but that’s just because you haven’t looked in Mississippi. And if you did look, you’d quickly realize it’s still a place where doors don’t need to be locked, or closed, for that matter.
10. They’ve never met a stranger. There’s an undeniable sense of community in small towns, and that’s because residents actually take the time to form friendships and, in turn, know they can trust and rely on one another.
11. Forget neighborhood watch; simply move to small town Mississippi. Neighbors in these towns care about each other and keep a watchful eye on one another’s homes, guaranteeing a sense of security.
12. An extension of southern hospitality, Mississippians are some of the most compassionate people you’ll ever meet. Tell a Mississippian about a problem and you’ll quickly receive an empathetic “bless your heart” and a glass of sweet tea.
