20 Things You'll Never Hear a Puerto Rican Say Puerto Rico Humor Culture by Isla Andante Feb 14, 2017 1. “I don’t dance any salsa or merengue. I just remain seated when I go to a party.” 2. “The beach is boring. It’s not part of any of my life’s most important stories.” 3. “I’ve never cheered when a plane landed.” 4. “Yesterday I went out and just drank one beer, as promised.” 5. “I detest tropical fruits.” 6. “Any coffee is better than Puerto Rican coffee.” 7. “I don’t like flip-flops. I’ve never worn them.” 8. “Puerto Rico has terrible weather.” 9. “I remain seated and quietly watch boxing when a Puerto Rican is in a match.” 10. “Rice and beans? Never had them.” 11. “Our basketball team is good, but not that good. We once won the U.S. Dream Team, but that doesn’t mean anything.” 12. “I am never late.” 13. “I have a very small family.” 14. “I don’t know what cuchifritos are. I don’t eat anything fried.” 15. “I have never discussed the political status of Puerto Rico.” 16. “It doesn’t matter if you cook without sauce or garlic.” 17. “I have no family ‘outside’ the main island.” 18. “What is reggaeton?” 19. “I have never missed my mom’s food. I’ve even tasted better.” 20. “I could have been anyone else in the world besides a Puerto Rican.” More like this 6 Reasons you should never date a Puerto Rican girl Trending Now 15 European Christmas Markets You Need To Go To This Year Oct 6, 2024 The 18 Most Spectacular US Hotels That Go All Out for Christmas Sep 24, 2024 You Can Raft With Santa and His Elves Near the Hoover Dam This Year Nov 12, 2024 The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Travelers, From Under $50 to Over $2,000 Nov 1, 2024 This New NYC Eatery Has the Authentic (and Inventive) Italian Panettone You Need This Holiday Season Oct 31, 2024