How are the people like in Missouri?

People in Missouri see nothing wrong with stopping in the middle of the road to have a conversation with a close friend or acquaintance, all while someone else behind them is impatiently sitting behind his own steering wheel. And it doesn't matter if it's not about anything important -- they just like to talk. read more

People in Missouri won’t hesitate to look a stranger straight in the eye, introduce themselves and hold a full-fledged conversation that includes their plans for the day, information about their family members and what they did last weekend, whether you want to hear about it or not. read more

Like any state, I think it depends on where in Missouri you are living. If you're in one of the two major cities (St. Louis or Kansas City), expect the usual big city stuff. Large parks, museums, theater, and diverse foods and cultures to experience. read more

Missouri may be in the Bible Belt, but it's always had a weakness for its bad men (and women). This law-scoffing began during the Civil War with the bushwhackers, the most notorious of whom were Quantrill's Raiders. read more