5 Things That Will Upset Georgians (and How to Avoid It)

University of Georgia (UGA) Rivalry

• 🏈 UGA's G logo is often confused with the Green Bay Packers' G logo due to their similar appearance.
• ⚠️ Mentioning the Packers to a Georgian outside of Georgia can be a surefire way to upset them, as their team colors are red and black, not green and yellow.

Southern Food Etiquette

• 🥜 Boiled peanuts are a beloved Georgian delicacy, and expressing disgust towards them will likely offend.
• 🥣 Grits are not just a breakfast food; they can be enjoyed any time of day, as exemplified by popular dishes like shrimp and grits.
• 🚫 Telling a Georgian that grits are only for breakfast will cause offense.

Manners and Southern Hospitality

• 🗣️ Asking a Georgian to "speak proper English" is considered rude, as they perceive their dialect as correct.
• ✅ Manners are paramount in Georgia, with frequent use of "yes ma'am" and "yes sir."
• 💔 A lack of manners can result in a "bless your heart," which in this context is a polite way of saying something negative.

The Sweetness of Sweet Tea

• 🥤 Sweet tea is a non-negotiable staple in Georgia; offering unsweetened iced tea is a significant faux pas.
• 🚫 If a restaurant doesn't serve sweet tea, a true Georgian might walk out.
• 🍬 Adding sugar packets to unsweetened tea is not the same as authentic sweet tea and will be recognized as such.