During your travels around the state, you’ll encounter plenty of people that fit the “Kansan” persona and plenty of people that don’t. There’s not much to say about true Kansans, besides the fact that we’re uncomfortably nice, and we love our beautiful state. We figured out a list of things a true Kansan would never do, no matter what you paid them. Here are a few things most of us won’t be guilty of.
- Ignored someone in need.
Leticia Bertin/Flickr A true Kansan has never ignored someone that is really in need of some TLC or even something as simple as directions. If we don’t know, we’ll at least point you to someone who might.
- Not offering food to a guest.
Mark Bray/Flickr I can’t believe that people in other places will entertain guests and not even offer them something to drink. How dare they!
- Being rude to someone they’ve just met.
Christopher Martin/Flickr There’s no reason to be rude when you first meet someone. I’ve met people who get in car wrecks and are nice to each other no matter whose fault it was.
- Cheered for Mizzou.
ryan melaugh/Flickr Yeah, we know they’re not competing against us anymore, but we’re still going to hold resentment for a while.
- Hated how flat our state is.
Advantage Lendl/Flickr It’s flat in some places and hilly in others. How can you be a true Kansan and not like Kansas?
- Ignored a Kansas sunset.
Patrick Emerson/Flickr Simply speaking, Kansas sunsets are a gift to anyone that has the chance to see them. Maybe it’s Kansas’ way of apologizing for the weather?
- Refused to defend Kansas against those that call us boring.
Steve James/Flickr Kansas is only boring when you drive along I-70 and never explore anything. If that were all you needed to be boring, then most U.S. states would fit the bill too!
- Spoke bad about a farmer.
United Soybean Board/Flickr There’s absolutely no reason you should be anything but thankful for all the hard work these people do.
- Forgot a hair tie when you’re going to be outside.
Judith Doyle/Flickr The best you can do at this point is try to braid it and look for some string. Save what you can!
- Complained about our style of cooking.
Lava Me Crazy/Flickr You might not like fried foods or gravy, but if you haven’t found a favorite Kansas meal yet, maybe Kansas isn’t for you?
- Enjoyed a “you’re not in Kansas anymore” joke when you travel.
Mraz Center for the Performing Arts/Flickr Come on, at least give them an eye roll.
- Not bring anything to a potluck.
Young Rok Chang/Flickr There’s nothing worse than showing up empty-handed to a potluck. It doesn’t matter if you only bring chips, at least it’s something!
- Expect the forecast to go as planned.
David DeHetre/Flickr You’ll notice that everything we plan has a rain date attached to it, and it’s for good reason.
What else do you think a true Kansan would never do? Tell us your ideas in the comments below!
Leticia Bertin/Flickr
A true Kansan has never ignored someone that is really in need of some TLC or even something as simple as directions. If we don’t know, we’ll at least point you to someone who might.
Mark Bray/Flickr
I can’t believe that people in other places will entertain guests and not even offer them something to drink. How dare they!
Christopher Martin/Flickr
There’s no reason to be rude when you first meet someone. I’ve met people who get in car wrecks and are nice to each other no matter whose fault it was.
ryan melaugh/Flickr
Yeah, we know they’re not competing against us anymore, but we’re still going to hold resentment for a while.
Advantage Lendl/Flickr
It’s flat in some places and hilly in others. How can you be a true Kansan and not like Kansas?
Patrick Emerson/Flickr
Simply speaking, Kansas sunsets are a gift to anyone that has the chance to see them. Maybe it’s Kansas’ way of apologizing for the weather?
Steve James/Flickr
Kansas is only boring when you drive along I-70 and never explore anything. If that were all you needed to be boring, then most U.S. states would fit the bill too!
United Soybean Board/Flickr
There’s absolutely no reason you should be anything but thankful for all the hard work these people do.
Judith Doyle/Flickr
The best you can do at this point is try to braid it and look for some string. Save what you can!
Lava Me Crazy/Flickr
You might not like fried foods or gravy, but if you haven’t found a favorite Kansas meal yet, maybe Kansas isn’t for you?
Mraz Center for the Performing Arts/Flickr
Come on, at least give them an eye roll.
Young Rok Chang/Flickr
There’s nothing worse than showing up empty-handed to a potluck. It doesn’t matter if you only bring chips, at least it’s something!
David DeHetre/Flickr
You’ll notice that everything we plan has a rain date attached to it, and it’s for good reason.
For most of us Kansans, there’s nothing better than a stunning sunset at one of these amazing locations to compliment a wonderful day in our favorite state.
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