Here in New Hampshire, we’re a proud bunch. On occasion we’re open to change, but there are some things that no self-respecting New Hampshirite would never do. Here they are:

1. Pay someone else to stack our firewood.
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We know that time spent stacking is good for the body and soul.
2. Assume that "April Showers" will be rain.
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We know that it can snow even after the May flowers are out.
3. Pay sales tax.
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No way, no how. This is why we only shop in New Hampshire.
4. Root for the Yankees.
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No way we would ever want The Evil Empire to prevail.
5. Let their elderly neighbor shovel.
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We're always willing to lend a hand.
6. Insult Tom Brady.
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Or utter the word "deflate."
7. Eat pancakes with anything other than real maple syrup.
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None of that cheap stuff for us.
8. Jump in water that's not crystal clear.
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No mud bottom lakes in this state.
9. Forget the snow tires.
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We know that those are essential for winter travel in the Granite State.
10. Try to buy beer at the state liquor store.
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Only tourists make that mistake. Liquor and wine only, my friend.
11. Refer to themselves as "leaf peepers."
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We like looking at the foliage, but we won't embrace the label.

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