Posted in New Orleans October 04, 2017 by

10 Unwritten Rules Every New Orleanian Lives By ‘Til Death

There are some things that New Orleanians do without thinking about it, and after a while it just becomes a bit of an unwritten rule. From what we call certain things to when we eat specific dishes, here are some of our unwritten rules every New Orleanian lives by till death.

1. This is called the neutral ground
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Never the median.
2. Having friends/family that live on the parade route makes things SO much easier.
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Having a proper home base for bathrooms (and air conditioning) is important.
3. You’ve got to get there early if you want a good spot during the parades.
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And it’s totally worth it.
4. Po’boys are judged by how many napkins you use
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The more napkins you use, the better the po'boy.
5. Forget about North/South/East/West when giving directions
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Instead, it’s uptown, downtown, riverside or lakeside.
6. Always ask for a go cup
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You wouldn’t want to waste your drink!
7. Red Beans and Rice just tastes better on a Monday
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It's tradition.
8. You'll find the best music in the least likely of places.
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And dancing in the street is encouraged.
9. When we ask "how's ya mama and dem?" we really want to know.
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Brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, we want updates on the whole crew.
10. Within 10 minutes of meeting someone new, you'll ask them what high school they went to.
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Happens every time.

Can you think of any others that should be added to the list? Add them in the comments below!

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