Us Texans are usually pretty easygoing people, but that can change in a heartbeat if you rub us the wrong way. Here are 10 surefire ways to make someone from Texas cringe.
1. Ask us if we rode our horse to work today...
This picture is just as much of a shocker to us as it is to you. Definitely not an everyday occurrence.
2. ...or assume we're all a bunch of dumb rednecks.
Yeah, our attire of choice might be cowboy hats and boots, but that has nothing to do with our intelligence.
3. Put beans in your chili.
It's an abomination that should be punished to the full extent of the law. Seriously, it's that bad.
4. Complain about how Texas is just a bunch of boring flat land with cows.
I don't know how exactly you define "flat," but I'm pretty sure this isn't it.
5. Drive at or below the speed limit.
We like to think of these signs as suggestions rather than limits, so don't be surprised when you see a huge truck barreling towards you in your rear view mirror.
6. Have poor manners.
Here in Texas, it's "yes, ma'am and yes, sir" to your elders, holding doors for people behind you, and chewing with your mouth closed. We simply don't tolerate rudeness.
7. Have "Tex-Mex" restaurants in your state.
Think about that for a second and let me know when you figure out the problem.
8. Say you've been to Texas when you've only been to Austin.
That's cool and all, but what about actual Texas? You know, the parts that aren't full of tourists and transplants.
9. Make fun of our undying love for high school football.
It's okay if you don't understand, but hate on our Friday Night Lights and you'll be sorry.
10. Claim that this is a kolache.
No. Just no.
Has anybody done any of these to you before? What else have out-of-staters done to you that's made you cringe?
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