Here in Kansas City, there’s just a few rules you’ll end up following one way or another. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way, and other times you’ve grown up to follow these rules anyways.The following are 13 unwritten rules that most Kansas Citians have ingrained in their systems. Which ones do you follow?
- In general, be kind to one another.
Lottie/Flickr There’s no time in a city this big to be bickering about who cut in line at the grocery store.
- Feed your guests.
MissMessie/Flickr It doesn’t matter if you only have macaroni and cheese, you should at least offer it as a possibility. It’s just how we’re raised.
- Never admit if you hate one of our local sports teams.
Seolful Adventures/Flickr It’s okay to not care about sports, but to hate our teams is sacrilege.
- Do make small talk about the upcoming game.
Colin Flanders/Flickr It’s easy to waste time speculating who will win the next ball game.
- Never underestimate the forecast’s power to change at any time.
Matt Meier/Flickr You thought it was going to be 78 and breezy? Well, here’s a thunderstorm I just remembered I had planned. Sorry!
- Don’t pretend like other cities are better.
brent flanders/Flickr Honestly, who would want to live anywhere else?
- There’s nothing better than Quiktrip.
Dave Thomas/Flickr They’re clean, convenient, and everywhere.
- Deer can still get you – you’re not even safe near a golf course.
Mirko Tobias Schafer/Flickr I can count on both hands how many near-misses I’ve had within city limits.
- Accept that roadwork will be happening forever.
sortofbreakit/Flickr I once heard someone say that caution cones are like our state flower – they pop up every spring without fail.
- Don’t pack up your summer clothes until it snows.
Christopher/Flickr Sometimes you’ll find you need them even after it snows. 75 is shorts weather!
- Don’t celebrate warmer weather until Fountain Day.
Rodney T/Flickr Usually, anyways. Sometimes they’re a little early for the weather.
- Worlds of Fun is never that fun during the summer.
Dave Thomas/Flickr Everyone tries it once, and then realizes crowds of tourists just aren’t worth going during peak season.
- Always have pride in your city.
Hey Paul Studios/Flickr There’s so many great things to celebrate about Kansas City, so why not have pride?
What other rules do you think we silently follow? Feel free to check out this awesome drone footage of Kansas City from above!
Lottie/Flickr
There’s no time in a city this big to be bickering about who cut in line at the grocery store.
MissMessie/Flickr
It doesn’t matter if you only have macaroni and cheese, you should at least offer it as a possibility. It’s just how we’re raised.
Seolful Adventures/Flickr
It’s okay to not care about sports, but to hate our teams is sacrilege.
Colin Flanders/Flickr
It’s easy to waste time speculating who will win the next ball game.
Matt Meier/Flickr
You thought it was going to be 78 and breezy? Well, here’s a thunderstorm I just remembered I had planned. Sorry!
brent flanders/Flickr
Honestly, who would want to live anywhere else?
Dave Thomas/Flickr
They’re clean, convenient, and everywhere.
Mirko Tobias Schafer/Flickr
I can count on both hands how many near-misses I’ve had within city limits.
sortofbreakit/Flickr
I once heard someone say that caution cones are like our state flower – they pop up every spring without fail.
Christopher/Flickr
Sometimes you’ll find you need them even after it snows. 75 is shorts weather!
Rodney T/Flickr
Usually, anyways. Sometimes they’re a little early for the weather.
Everyone tries it once, and then realizes crowds of tourists just aren’t worth going during peak season.
Hey Paul Studios/Flickr
There’s so many great things to celebrate about Kansas City, so why not have pride?
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