11 Surefire Ways To Always Spot A Tourist In Louisiana

Everyone knows that Louisiana is amazing---unfortunately, even the tourists. So, how do you tell when there is someone from out of town in your midst? We've got some pointers for you---pay attention to these, and you definitely won't be caught confused. Here are the best ways to spot a tourist in Louisiana:

1. Freaking out over the mosquitos and palmetto bugs.

Yes they are gross. But you get used to it.

2. Asking everyone, "Do you speak French?"

Yes, we’re proud of our French heritage---but that doesn’t mean we are actually French.

3. Wearing Mardi Gras beads---months after Mardi Gras.

4. Getting really confused when they see the word Geaux.

How do you pronounce that?

5. If someone asks the waitress for the meal to be ‘less spicy.'

That’s blasphemy!

6. When the po-boy man asks if they want it dressed, they get very confused.

No, it doesn’t mean your sandwich wears a t-shirt.

7. Wearing tight jeans in July.

This is how the locals cool off in the summer. Long pants are a no, no.

8. Failing miserably at eating crawfish.

How do you do this again?

9. If they say, New Or-leans.

It’s Nawlins’, honey.

10. Asking where to buy Mardi Gras tickets

…there are no Mardi Gras tickets.

11. Camera around their neck taking pictures of everything.

Which places do you spot tourists in Louisiana the most? Where are the least likely places to find them? Let us know how you tell when a tourist is in your midst. We love hearing your feedback! Thanks for reading :)