There are certain ways of life being a New Orleanian that are quite unique. In fact, there are some things that no self-respecting New Orleanian would ever do. Here are the top things someone from New Orleans would never do.

1) Miss an opportunity to dress up.
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If you give New Orleanians a chance to strut their stuff…you can be sure they will take you up on it.
2) Tell the musicians to play the music quieter.
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If you don’t like the volume, go somewhere else.
3) Sit quietly while people from out of town are trashing NOLA.
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You can bet people from New Orleans will come to the defense…quick.
4) Cook a meal without Tony’s or Crystal or Tabasco.
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Or celery, onion, or garlic…if you don’t have at least one of those, then what’re you doin?

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5) Let people say they are from New Orleans…when they aren’t really from New Orleans.
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We are very quick to set people straight around here….there’s a hierarchy based on experience when it comes to claiming New Orleans.
6) Work on Mardi Gras day.
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If you can’t take that day off…well then you just aren’t true New Orleans.
7) Ask that their po-boy not be dressed.
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It’s just not the way to eat them…so why?
8) Look the other way when someone is in trouble.
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If people really need help, you can bet New Orleanians will offer some.

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