If you, by chance, find yourself falling for someone from South Carolina there may be a few things you should know. I think being prepared is better than not. Therefore, I have compiled a list of 10 things that you might want to know if you’re dating someone from South Carolina.

  1. You must be smart. We may talk slow, but we don’t think that way.

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  1. Have a good sense of humor.

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  1. You must understand and be fluent in sarcasm.

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  1. Meeting the parents is inevitable and you will have to eat…. a lot.

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  1. Hopefully, you won’t be a vegetarian unless that’s what your significant other is as well. Otherwise, they like to see you eat meat.

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  1. South Carolinians can be a tad tenacious. That’s a good thing…right?

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  1. We love little public displays of affection such as hand holding, opening doors…you get the idea.

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  1. You must love long walks because they are the best.

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  1. You might as well get used to the idea that summers are indeed sweltering and, yes, we know they are too.

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  1. And, last but not least: Familiarize yourself with the Southern slang/sayings. You will hear them often.

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Congratulations guys! Here’s to hoping that you have a lifetime of good memories together!

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