The Midwest Survival Guide by Charlie Berens
7.5 out of 10What do you do when you find yourself in Wichita, Fargo, Indy, Cincy, or Sault Ste. Marie and don't know if there is a difference between hot dish and casserole? Remember that every Midwesterner was raised to be overly nice--doesn't matter if it is Larry Bird, Prince, Neil Armstrong, or Paul Bunyan. If a waiter brings you the wrong food, it is ok for you to apologize. Say "ope" when squeezing by people in a crowd or when anything is mildly startling. Drink your pop and get ready to play euchre. Alternatively, get a massive amount of beer, and invite everyone to an ice-fishing cornhole tailgate to partake in warmhearted smack talk.