Discover 15 common phrases with racist origins that may surprise you. Let's choose our words carefully to promote inclusivity and understanding in our community.
Each area of the world has its own nuances and phrases. It can be something as simple as what you call soda, pop, coke. There are some phrases that mean something completely different to people who grew up in Twin Falls than to those who grew up elsewhere. It took me some time to learn them all.
Idaho has some unique language quirks. If you want to sound like a native Idahoan, you may want to learn these words and phrases. I bet people would be surprised to know that you were from out of state if you used this lingo.
It isn't even just Twin Falls teachers, it is all teachers. Teachers are sick of saying the same things over and over again. I honestly don't know how they do it. I admire teachers for what they do.
Idaho has been an awesome and welcoming community to me. I have also tried to avoid saying anything super controversial. If you are new to the area, Idahoans will be friendly but don't say these phrases or it may end up in a fight.
There are lots of jokes and phrases that get used over and over and over again. Whether they are dad jokes or from out of towners, Idahoans are over these cringe worthy phrases. They need to just go away.
Every state has their own different forms of communication and ways to say things. If you are from Idaho you have definitely said these things, some of them you have probably screamed, while driving down the road, or at your children.
People in Idaho are very proud of their state and where they are from. Even though I am not a native, I feel like I should have grown up here. If you recently moved here or are visiting, there are things no one should say to an Idahoan.