LOL. I had been living and working in Texas for about three years when a co-worker bequeathed upon me a great honor. He said, “Boy, you been here long enough and speak the right language. You can now call yourself a Texan.” Previously, I was “a Yankee.” lol
I actually understood, accepted, thanked him and took it as a high compliment.
My wife (from Philly) rolls her eyes when I tell her Texas isn’t just a state; it’s a state of mind!