9 Foolproof Ways To Make Someone From Idaho Cringe

Idahoans are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. It must be something in our blood. However, there are a handful of things that are bound to make the people from Idaho cringe. If you do one of these things in front of an Idahoan, you might just discover a side to us that you never knew existed. Check out these nine foolproof ways to make people from Idaho cringe and avoid doing any of them at all costs.

1. Tell us you just moved here.

A surefire way to make an Idahoan's blood boil is to tell us you just moved here. Add "from California" and "for the cheap housing prices" for an extra bonus. Don't get us wrong. We're welcoming people but we have our limits.

2. Disrespect our natural areas.

Here in Idaho, we respect our natural areas more than anything. We consider ourselves lucky to have access to pristine, untouched landscapes. However, they've stayed pristine because we keep them that way. "Leave no trace" isn't just a saying here — it's a way of life that you better abide by.

3. Mispronounce our town names.

Peopel from Idaho will know right away if you're new to the Gem State by the way you pronounce places like "Moscow," "Coeur d'Alene," or even "Boise." Before moving to Idaho, maybe you should study up on your pronounciations.

4. Complain about the weather.

Yep, our summers are hot and our winters are cold. Complaining about the weather just isn't something we do here, especially since it's known to change in an instant. We're just thankful to experience four distinct seasons!

5. Assume that we all live on a potato farm.

Every Idahoan has told somebody where they are from, only to get "So do you, like, live on a potato farm?" in return. Not only is this a totally preposterous idea (why would everybody in Idaho live on a potato farm?), it's just downright ignorant. Yes, we are famous for potatoes, but there's a lot more to Idaho than that.

6. Claim that Idaho is "boring."

Another question that Idahoans are familiar with is, "So, what do you do there?" It is as if Idaho is some distant, remote island that lacks electricity, running water, and other signs of civilization. Nope. If anything, there is an endless amount of things to do and recreational opportunities here in the Gem State. If you find yourself bored, you're probably doing it wrong.

7. Confuse us for Iowa ... or worse, Ohio.

How is it possible for some people to go their entire lives without hearing about Idaho? Every Idahoan has experienced what it's like to have their home state confused for Iowa or Ohio.

8. Have bad manners.

Idahoans are well-mannered people who will say hello to you on the street and hold the door open for you. It's just the way we do things around here, so be sure to take note if you visit our state.

9. Insult our wonderful state.

As we just mentioned, the people from Idaho are nice. However, we won't hesitate to show you our "not-so-nice" side if you insult our home. Idaho isn't just a place to live for many of us. It's part of who we are and we couldn't be more proud of it.

What do you think? Is there anything you would add to this list? If so, please share! We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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