15 Things To Never Say Or Ask Someone From South Carolina…Ever!

At some point in your life you have heard someone say something that has knocked you off your rocker, made you gasp with indignation, or choke on your retort. Actually, I’m pretty sure it has happened everywhere, but I’m going to give you a few things to never ask or say to someone from South Carolina.

Really it just doesn't sound right coming from anyone outside of the South.

There are times in the summer when you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. Yes, it is hot. Too hot and at times it feels like our skin is frying instead of that egg.

It is not that we don't like it. It is that we don't get enough of it unlike the North that literally could live in igloos during the winter. We are not prepared for such things.

Don't say this...ever. We own shoes just like everyone else. Some of us just prefer to go barefoot in the summer. It is healthy for you!

We live in South Carolina. It is not a foreign country and we were not brought in by UFOs.

This may be a very important tip. We can get mighty carried away about our guys.

Have you ever tried to tip a cow? And, why would you? It is mean and those beasts can get pretty mad. Not to mention they weigh a ton. As for mud bogging...we do have other interests and we are not the only ones and it is not inherent to South Carolina.

Don't ask this. Don't even think this. In fact, where did this come from?

This is something you don't ask someone you don't know. Yes, I'm sure there are those of us who have tried it, but in general the answer is 'no'. That's just gross.

That's a BIG no-no and you will likely regret it in the end. We are pretty protective of our barbecue.

One, just because we talk slow doesn't mean we are slow. Two, to ask this is insulting. Three, in fact, we have a very high rate of college graduates in our state.

I would tell you to forgo your opinions on this particular item. South Carolinians are picky about their grits and don't like to hear negative comments on a dish they have grown to enjoy quite a bit and quite often. They're not just for breakfast anymore!

We have quite a few bustling cities in South Carolina and because of this we are never far away from one. So, the answer would be 'no'. We are not a bunch of country bumpkins.

We don't handle snakes in our churches!

I'm laughing so hard at this question my ribs hurt! Don't ask this, you might be quite surprised with the answer and the person answering may not be so nice.

I, myself, have heard a few of these and I have to say that I did choke a time or two on a retort, but I lived to tell about it. What are some things that you have been asked that really took you by surprise?