Some Things I've learned about Texas

After being here for just over a month, I thought I'd share some things I've learned about Texas...
1)Those who live in Texas, love Texas!
2) Texans also love their Barbecue!
3) Country music plays on most store speakers
4) "Ya'll" replaces "You Guys."
5) Trucks replace cars
6) Whataburger replaces McDonalds
7)The beverages of choice: Sweet Tea or Dr. Pepper
8) Breaking a sweat at 7:00 AM is typical
9) Texan flags and stars hang high and proud
10) Texans believe in "One Nation Under God," proudly displayed on restaurants and stores
11) Football... enough said
12) Frogs are like deer to the road; only they do less damage to the car
13) Doughnut shops are found on every street corner
14) No basements
15) Sonic replaces stop signs
16) When individuals do not understand something, instead of saying, "What?" they reply, "Do what?"
17) Rather than saying, "When..." people say, "Whenever".

I am sure there are more trademarks that make Texas Texas but for now, these are what I recognize.

All my love,
Gennavieve

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