15 Things People From Mississippi Always Have To Explain To Out Of Towners
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published December 25, 2016
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Mississippi truly is a unique place, and unless you’ve lived here for an extended period of time, there are things you just won’t understand. Sure, to those of us that have been lucky enough to live here for years, certain things are just a way of life, but to others, they’re not so obvious. So, the next time you’re dealing with a recent transplant or visiting out-of-towner, be prepared to explain the following 15 things about life in Mississippi.