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South Carolina—the land of palmettos, peach cobbler, and beach vacations that somehow always end with sand in your car for six months. While folks here are known for their Southern hospitality and front porch charm, that doesn’t mean they won’t take offense if you insult their sweet tea, mispronounce “Charleston,” or confuse them with gasp North Carolina. If you’re feeling a little cheeky, here are 11 subtle ways to instantly annoy someone from the Palmetto State.
Call it “North Carolina’s little sibling.”
Absolutely not. South Carolina walks tall—and barefoot if necessary.
Say “it’s basically Georgia with more humidity.”
That’s not a comparison—it’s a declaration of war.
Pronounce “Beaufort” like it rhymes with “you fort.”
Rookie mistake. It’s BYOO-fert. Learn it or leave it.
Claim that Florida beaches are better.
You clearly haven’t experienced the glory of the Lowcountry.
Call barbecue “grilled chicken.”
Just stop. Real barbecue lives here—and it’s mustard-based.
Complain that everything closes on Sunday.
That’s Jesus’ day and Grandma’s casserole day. Accept it.
Say Charleston is “cute, but kinda small-town.”
Charleston has more history in one cobblestone than most states have in total.
Be surprised when they mention snow.
Yes, it happens once every 3 years—and yes, the state shuts down in full panic mode.
Ask if everyone here just listens to country music.
You forgot gospel, beach music, bluegrass, and Hootie & the Blowfish.
Refer to the Civil War as “a minor regional disagreement.”
Congratulations, you just got uninvited from every family reunion.
Put unsweet tea on the table.
Why would you serve sadness in a glass?
At the end of the day, South Carolinians might forgive you—but not without a little side-eye and a heavy dose of polite correction. Just bring some proper barbecue, praise the coast, and don’t ever, ever mess with the sweet tea.
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