There are a lot of reasons why living in small town in Louisiana is the best, but here are some of the stand out reasons. While everyone else is complaining about city life, you’re relaxing with friends and family! Here are the top reasons why growing up in a small town in Louisiana is the best.

1. You learned how to get along with everybody.
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When you live in a small town, you either learn how to get along, or get out.
2. If all you have to celebrate is a keg, you’re happy.
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You know how to have fun without too many bells and whistles.
3. You probably know at least 2-3 songs on the guitar.
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And if you’re lucky enough, you know the fiddle or the banjo.
4. You know how to be humble and respectful.
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Growing up in rural Louisiana, you know what’s important in life and you focus on it--and you probably learned a lot of that in church.
5. There’s definitely a po-boy, or gumbo or fried catfish somewhere in your town that is better than anywhere else in the world.
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Small town cooking—best kept secret!
6. When you need someone to talk to after a long day, it’s easy to find a smiling face.
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Small town Louisiana knows how to take care of each other—and how to make each other laugh!

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7. You were born into an extended tribe of family and friends.
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You’ve probably got more aunties and uncles than you can remember! And they all look out for you for the rest of your life ☺
8. And whenever you need to impress people with your cooking---it’s really easy!
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There’s nothing like serving people their first bowl of etouffee. They’ll love you forever!
9. You know how to stay calm through pretty much anything.
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Living in small town Louisiana, you’ve probably had some pretty close calls with floods or storms. That’s how you learn to stay strong and grounded!
10. You feel at home in the woods or the swamp.
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Instant relaxation technique!
11. You know how to roast a pig, cook a chicken and have a seafood boil.
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Not to mention all the other delicious things you know how to cook.
12. Even if you journey far away, you always have a place to call home.
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No matter how long you are gone or how far you go, there’s always a road home.

Do you agree with this list? What do you love most about living in a small town in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below!

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