12 Strange Habits Every New Orleanian Will Defend To The Death

In New Orleans, there’s no doubt – we like to do things our way. Strange habits in New Orleans aren’t really strange at all, to us! For better or worse, we tend to stick to our traditions. And, in some ways, sticking to tradition is one of the strangest habits in New Orleans. Here are some other traditions in New Orleans that visitors might find unusual. Read on to revel in the strangeness of New Orleans traditions. It’s these types of things that makes us who we are!

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Some might call it trash, but we prefer to think of it as art.

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At most places, a bloody mary isn’t complete until it’s got enough solid foods to make a legitimate breakfast.

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Any long-term New Orleanian will tell you, when the music hits, you better follow along to the beat.

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Down here, it’s common courtesy.

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It’s true. When you have a hot sauce that you love, no meal can even come close.

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If you really want your Cajun dishes to turn out right, you’ve got to put the time in.

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There’s nothing like a plate of delicious food to make you start thinking about…all the other great food you’re going to eat soon.

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I don’t know if this one is strange as much as it is annoying.

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Since Sunday was wash day, it was the easiest thing to do.

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We like to make the homes we live in be an expression of our lives.

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And oh yeah, sitting and talking for at least 30 minutes before you get down to business.

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And if you’re with your crew in matching costumes, all the better.

What strange habits have you adopted since becoming a New Orleanian? What do you think makes New Orleans unique? Let us know your thoughts! We love to hear from you. Send us more of your favorite strange things about New Orleans and we can celebrate them together.

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