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 40 European Small Towns That Are Straight Out of a Storybook Apr 27, 2026 5 Museums in Oklahoma City to Visit for Awe-Inspiring American History and Art Apr 12, 2026 This Road Trip Will Take You to Switzerland’s Most Beautiful UNESCO Sites Apr 23, 2026 A Local's Guide to Experiencing the Best of Japanese Convenience Stores Apr 17, 2026 A Once-Top-Secret Government City Is Open to Tours — if You Can Win the Lottery May 26, 2026
