The Little Things That Bring Texans True Happiness

Texans aren't too hard to please, but if you want to make one EXTRA happy, it's all about focusing on the little things. That's what we get the most joy out of around these parts. We're talking brisket done right, a glass of lemonade, and a nice shady tree, for starters. Easy peasy and right up our alley.

Texans Appreciate Simplicity

Simple doesn't have to mean "small," it just means "real." A sunset over a dusty porch might not mean much to most, but to us, it's everything. It's the moments that don't need filters, hashtags, or any other mumbo jumbo to mess them up. We live for those moments. They are full of wonder and beauty, and they speak to us.

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How To Make A Texan Smile

Whether you are trying to impress a native or you're just channeling some Lone Star joy, we've got 12 simple gestures that are guaranteed to warm a Texan's heart.

What Makes You Smile?

There are plenty of ways to make Texans smile, other than the ones I mentioned on my list. What are they? Let's keep the discussion going! Drop a comment on the article wherever you came across it, or you can always feel free to email me! I promise, I don't bite! Reach me at Chrissy.Covington@townsquaremedia.com!

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