New Orleans is a very unique town–so if you are new here, there are some things you should probably keep in mind. Here are the top ten tips you should keep in mind when you’re moving to New Orleans, including things you may not expect when moving to NOLA.

1) Don’t try to schedule things during the Saints game.
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For a lot of people, the weekly game is like church.
2) Yes, you want your po-boy dressed.
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That means with tomato, lettuce, and mayo (and for some places, pickles!).
3) You may have thought you were moving to a city—but really it was a very small town.
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Yep, New Orleans is a town where everyone knows your name...
4) But if you want to have an anonymous night any day of the week—it’s definitely possible.
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And yet there are so many little corners it's pretty easy to get lost for a night.
5) New Orleans is almost as Spanish as it is French.
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Some even consider it the northernmost capital of the Caribbean.

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6) A little bit of flare goes a long way.
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Don't get intimidated by people who spend months on their costume--you don't have to add much to yourself to look amazing!
7) Get ready for the food to be spicy.
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The sooner you embrace it, the better off you'll be.
8) While you always want to be prepared for storms—sometimes, it’s just an occasion for a party.
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9) It's New Orleans time—don’t be prompt.
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Things don't usually start right on time here...it's more of a go with the flow kind of town.
10) You’re going to need more than Frizz-Ease
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The place can be super humid--so you might want to re-think your whole haircut.

So those are the things that are going to make your move to New Orleans as smooth as possible. What do you think of this list? Let us know what you advise people who are moving to New Orleans. We love to hear your feedback!

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