New Hampshire is a warm, community-oriented state once you’ve immersed yourself in the culture – but we admit that for newcomers it can be a bit overwhelming, and maybe even feel unwelcoming. That’s probably just because we’re not the most outgoing people in the country, and we’re protective of our way of life. But if you want to be accepted as a true New Hampshirite, be aware of these 7 tip-offs that indicate Flatlanders to us. Avoid doing these things, and you have a much better chance of blending in!
- They wear white shoes in the spring
Flickr/Aaron Hall There’s a reason we call it “mud season” around here. Spring is definitely the proper season for Bean Boots, not your nice white sneakers.
- They put away their shovels too soon
Flickr/Bruno Kussler Marques Don’t make this rookie mistake! One 70 degree day in March definitely does not mean spring is here.
- They don’t agree that Dunks has the best coffee
Flickr/m01229 You’re going to have to learn to accept this if you want to blend in in New England.
- They eat hotdogs on side-split buns
Flickr/jeffreyw New England style buns (split on top) are the only correct vehicle for a hotdog.
- You don’t know how to spell the name of this lake
Flickr/massmatt It’s Winnipesaukee, and you’ll want to learn that one and the Kancamagus Highway.
- They can’t identify this meal
Flickr/Juli It’s American chop suey, and it’s a New England delicacy. Try it, and you’ll love it!
- They put too much faith in weather forecasts
Flickr/Elaine Macintyre These are practically never right in New Hampshire – you’re usually better off just looking out the window.
How do you spot New Hampshire imposters?
Flickr/Aaron Hall
There’s a reason we call it “mud season” around here. Spring is definitely the proper season for Bean Boots, not your nice white sneakers.
Flickr/Bruno Kussler Marques
Don’t make this rookie mistake! One 70 degree day in March definitely does not mean spring is here.
Flickr/m01229
You’re going to have to learn to accept this if you want to blend in in New England.
Flickr/jeffreyw
New England style buns (split on top) are the only correct vehicle for a hotdog.
Flickr/massmatt
It’s Winnipesaukee, and you’ll want to learn that one and the Kancamagus Highway.
Flickr/Juli
It’s American chop suey, and it’s a New England delicacy. Try it, and you’ll love it!
Flickr/Elaine Macintyre
These are practically never right in New Hampshire – you’re usually better off just looking out the window.
Looking for a little more New Hampshire humor? We bet you’ll love these memes.
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