If you’re visiting Dallas – Fort Worth for the first time, chances are you’ve come with a mighty big list of misconceptions about our area. Some are the fault of a robust tourist industry here, who really do go on about our rich history. Other explanations are needed on account of how much we love to brag about our great state and area we call the Metroplex. Here are 14 things we have to constantly explain:
- We don’t all relive the days of the Wild West around here.
Cattle Raisers Museum While there are tourist attractions and museums of our bygone Wild West days, today’s Dallas - Fort Worth residents may have little in common with the cowboys and cowgirls of yesteryear.
- Many of us have never even been on a horse.
Roderick Eime/Flickr That doesn’t keep us from enjoying a rodeo or a two-step on occasion, however.
- Dallas has a very different identity…
Jeffrey Rolinc/Flickr
- …from Fort Worth.
Dennis Behm/Flickr While only 33 miles apart, the two cities have distinct vibes and interests, which make the area even more of an interesting place to live and work. But the Trinity River is a common bond that brings enjoyment throughout the area.
- The Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium is in Arlington. And the team’s practice facility is in Frisco. Go figure!
Marco Becerra/Flickr
- We don’t all drive pickup trucks.
Dread Pirate Jeff/Flickr Our automobile choices are as diverse as the people who live here.
- And we definitely don’t talk s-l-o-w-l-y.
bp6316/Flickr But we are not above using “howdy” and “y’all” in our conversations… sometimes even in the same sentence.
- We are definitely NOT simple people.
Ralph Arvesen/Flickr Folks from DFW are complex, with many layers of interest and activities. You just never know what will pique our interest or what opinion we may have. Be warned: we are also not afraid to share what we think is right.
- Our weather patterns drive even us locals crazy.
Niccolò Ubalducci/Flickr We can experience all four seasons in a day and don’t even get flustered during spring tornado season or warnings of hail. What does excite us? A chance of snow!
- It’s no exaggeration. It gets really hot here in the summers!
Sandra/Flickr This laser pyrometer pointed at a spot in the open sun shows how hot it feels during August. While we can get into triple digits and upward towards 110-degrees at times, thankfully we haven’t experienced actual temps this hot!
- Women typically don’t wear big hair, either.
FotoPhrog/Flickr Our Texas women are bold and beautiful, but the big-hair reputation has simply got to go!
- We still exude genuine ol’ fashioned Texas charm and manners, however.
themancompany.com Saying “ma’am,” “sir” and “please” isn’t an act. It’s how we were raised. Doors are opened for others as a courtesy… by both genders!
- Tex-Mex is a far cry from Mexican food.
jeffreyw/Flickr Don’t ask us to explain the difference. Come try it for yourself to truly understand.
- A stop at a Texas-only Buc-cee’s always makes us jump for joy.
Buc-ee’s
Tracey S. /Yelp If you have to ask what a Beaver Nugget is, it’s obvious you haven’t experienced this Texas wonder!
What other things do locals have to explain about Dallas – Fort Worth to out-of-towners? Please comment below!
Cattle Raisers Museum
While there are tourist attractions and museums of our bygone Wild West days, today’s Dallas - Fort Worth residents may have little in common with the cowboys and cowgirls of yesteryear.
Roderick Eime/Flickr
That doesn’t keep us from enjoying a rodeo or a two-step on occasion, however.
Jeffrey Rolinc/Flickr
Dennis Behm/Flickr
While only 33 miles apart, the two cities have distinct vibes and interests, which make the area even more of an interesting place to live and work. But the Trinity River is a common bond that brings enjoyment throughout the area.
Marco Becerra/Flickr
Dread Pirate Jeff/Flickr
Our automobile choices are as diverse as the people who live here.
bp6316/Flickr
But we are not above using “howdy” and “y’all” in our conversations… sometimes even in the same sentence.
Ralph Arvesen/Flickr
Folks from DFW are complex, with many layers of interest and activities. You just never know what will pique our interest or what opinion we may have. Be warned: we are also not afraid to share what we think is right.
Niccolò Ubalducci/Flickr
We can experience all four seasons in a day and don’t even get flustered during spring tornado season or warnings of hail. What does excite us? A chance of snow!
Sandra/Flickr
This laser pyrometer pointed at a spot in the open sun shows how hot it feels during August. While we can get into triple digits and upward towards 110-degrees at times, thankfully we haven’t experienced actual temps this hot!
FotoPhrog/Flickr
Our Texas women are bold and beautiful, but the big-hair reputation has simply got to go!
themancompany.com
Saying “ma’am,” “sir” and “please” isn’t an act. It’s how we were raised. Doors are opened for others as a courtesy… by both genders!
jeffreyw/Flickr
Don’t ask us to explain the difference. Come try it for yourself to truly understand.
Buc-ee’s
Tracey S. /Yelp
If you have to ask what a Beaver Nugget is, it’s obvious you haven’t experienced this Texas wonder!
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