Being in Louisiana is definitely…different. There’s something very unique about living in this state and and learning it’s unique ways and cultures. But that means when you have visitors, there are a lot of things that you need to explain. Here are the top things that you have to explain when you have out of town guests.

1. How to Eat Crawfish
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There's an art to it you can only develop through practice.
2. The Best Way To See the Swamp is by Boat
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You’ll get the up close and personal view that you just can’t get any other way.
3. There’s No Way You’ll Survive the Summer Without A/C
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Yah, this is just not going to cut it.
4. Don’t Go Outside At Dusk in the Summer
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You’ll become mosquito food pronto.
5. It’s A Nice Thing To Smile As You Pass a Stranger
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It makes everyone feel more welcome and at home.

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6. When Cheering For the Saints, Say "Who Dat"
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And when you are mourning their losses…you can always put a paper bag over your head.
7. That There Are No Tickets To Mardi Gras
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You can just show up!
8. How to Pronounce Street Names
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Some are more challenging than others...just ask a local if you're confused.
9. What Makes a Po-Boy a Po-boy
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First tip: You must have french bread.
10. That You Can Always Get A To-Go Cup
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If you're ready to go, you can go!

How many of these things have you had to explain to out of town guests? Do you have ones that you get particularly tired of? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback and thoughts.

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