12 Things People Say When They Hear You're From New Hampshire

It's always interesting to hear people's thoughts on New Hampshire, whether they're lifelong locals, new residents, or visiting tourists.

In the past, we've talked about things that shock people after moving to New Hampshire, things you should never do in New Hampshire, and even things you'll only understand if you live in New Hampshire. These conversations made it clear that there are countless things only us locals can understand and relate to, and these experiences bring us together in humorous ways.

But when someone hears that you're from New Hampshire, what are the first words that come out of their mouth? This writer has seen several TikTok videos where a person is talking about New Hampshire, and a commenter says something to the effect of "wait...people actually live in New Hampshire?" Believe it or not, they do.

What are some other things people say when they find out you're from New Hampshire? Here's what locals think. How many of these questions and comments have you heard before?

12 Things People Say When They Hear You're From New Hampshire

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