As South Dakotans, we are each unique and yet similar in many ways. These characteristics are present in everything we do, from the way we speak to the activities we take interest in. No matter where you are, there are some surefire ways to spot someone from South Dakota. If you know someone with most of these characteristics, they are probably from South Dakota.

1. They embrace the cold that most people hate.
They embrace the cold that most people hate.
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2. Which means they will be in shorts...
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3. While most people still have their parkas on.
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4. You'll know them by their pale skin after winter.
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5. In the summer months, they will be either tan or sunburned from always being at the lake.
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6. They will always greet you with a friendly smile.
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7. They love to chat about the weather.
Rolling hills
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8. They'll have jumper cables in their car and know how to use them.
Jumper cables on cars
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9. A little snow won't deter them from taking a road trip.
snowy roads
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10. You will hear them say "pop" in reference to carbonated beverages.
pop
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11. They are especially skilled at avoiding pot holes.
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12. They don't need things to be fancy. A game of cornhole and a cold beer is good enough for them.
cornhole
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What ways do you use to spot a fellow South Dakotan when out and about?

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