If you’re not from Indiana, you may not know some of the quirks to expect in this state. While we’re friendly, helpful people, we’re still human and there are definitely things out of towners do that are just not cool. Here are 10 foolproof ways to make someone from Indiana cringe.
- Call us Indianans
wikimedia We get it - throw an “n” on the end of most state names and you’re golden. But not here. We’re Hoosiers, not Indianans. Which brings us to point #2…
- Tell us what you think a Hoosier is
pixabay The history of the word Hoosier is complicated to say the least, but it’s our story to tell, not yours.
- Tell us you’re not really a country person
pixabay Look, we’re proud of our cities, but rural Indiana is the backbone of our state. We love our small towns gorgeous landscapes, so saying you aren’t interested in seeing them is pretty insulting.
- Rush us
zense/Flickr Things are a little slower here in the Hoosier state, and that’s just the way we like them. We’ll talk to cashiers, baristas, waitresses, and just about anyone we encounter. Rushing us or not saying hi is considered rude in Indiana.
- Ask us how we survive without real beaches
pixabay Between the dunes along Lake Michigan, our golden spot along the Ohio River, and the dozens of gorgoues lakes, rivers, and creeks within our state, we get along just well, thank you.
- Tell us you don’t like sports
America’s Power/Flickr We’re pretty proud of our sports teams here, whether it be basketball or football. We don’t care if you’re into college or pro sports, but to not like them at all is something we really don’t understand.
- Ask where Pawnee, Indiana is
Ken Lund/Flickr Pawnee was a made up town for the TV show Parks and Recreation. It’s not real and this building isn’t even in Indiana, it’s in California…
- Ask us what there even is to do in Indiana
trevorklatko/Flickr How about anything you want? Indiana gets a bad reputation as a fly over state, but we have unique cities to explore, incredible architecture, amazing caves, lakes, and state parks, and more activities than you could ever hope to participate in.
- Assume Indiana is completely flat
Mark Moschell/Flickr Sure, most of the state is pretty flat when compared to others, but our state is definitely not all flat land. I mean, have you even seen southern Indiana?
- Insist we all love John Mellencamp
Sean Rowe/Flickr Look, John Mellencamp is a legend and whether we’re into his music or not, we’re pretty proud of all of our famous Hoosiers. But that doesn’t mean he has to be our favorite musician.
Remember, we’re not all as stereotypical as you might think, so don’t make us cringe by making these mistakes. For more about Hoosier life, check out this article about awkward moments every Hoosier has experienced.
wikimedia
We get it - throw an “n” on the end of most state names and you’re golden. But not here. We’re Hoosiers, not Indianans. Which brings us to point #2…
pixabay
The history of the word Hoosier is complicated to say the least, but it’s our story to tell, not yours.
Look, we’re proud of our cities, but rural Indiana is the backbone of our state. We love our small towns gorgeous landscapes, so saying you aren’t interested in seeing them is pretty insulting.
zense/Flickr
Things are a little slower here in the Hoosier state, and that’s just the way we like them. We’ll talk to cashiers, baristas, waitresses, and just about anyone we encounter. Rushing us or not saying hi is considered rude in Indiana.
Between the dunes along Lake Michigan, our golden spot along the Ohio River, and the dozens of gorgoues lakes, rivers, and creeks within our state, we get along just well, thank you.
America’s Power/Flickr
We’re pretty proud of our sports teams here, whether it be basketball or football. We don’t care if you’re into college or pro sports, but to not like them at all is something we really don’t understand.
Ken Lund/Flickr
Pawnee was a made up town for the TV show Parks and Recreation. It’s not real and this building isn’t even in Indiana, it’s in California…
trevorklatko/Flickr
How about anything you want? Indiana gets a bad reputation as a fly over state, but we have unique cities to explore, incredible architecture, amazing caves, lakes, and state parks, and more activities than you could ever hope to participate in.
Mark Moschell/Flickr
Sure, most of the state is pretty flat when compared to others, but our state is definitely not all flat land. I mean, have you even seen southern Indiana?
Sean Rowe/Flickr
Look, John Mellencamp is a legend and whether we’re into his music or not, we’re pretty proud of all of our famous Hoosiers. But that doesn’t mean he has to be our favorite musician.
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