How to Lose Your ‘Texas Card’ in 19 Easy Steps

(Jacksonville, Texas) - We are a polite folk in Texas. That doesn't mean we won't back down when we're being disrespected. A perfect example is what happened during a recent Texas Rangers game when a Yankees fan got too mouthy. An angry Texan is something no one wants to deal with.

On the other hand, we can laugh at ourselves. Just don't cross that line in the sand for a cheap laugh. There are some things a Texan can say or do that will revoke their "Texas Card." See those 19 things below and make sure not to do or say them.

A Texan and a "Foreigner" Have a Misunderstanding

Long before I was in radio, I worked at a gas station that was right off of Interstate 20 in Lindale. In my time there, I got to meet a lot of different people. These people were mostly just passing through. One interaction that I will never forget involved a woman who came in and asked about using the bathroom.

Problem was, she wasn't saying bathroom, she was saying washroom. Of course, I had no idea what she was talking about. Finally, after a frustrating back and forth between us, she finally said restroom and I was finally able to figure out what she needed. Afterwards, as she and her family were checking out, I apologized for the miscommunication and asked where they were from. Boston. It all made sense.

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Don't Mess with Our Way of Life

We native Texas folk have a certain way to us just like any other native to their particular region. There are certain aspects of Texas that are ingrained in our DNA, like manners or where to eat or how to say something. That's where this list comes into play.

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