If you grew up in Louisiana, then you’ve most likely picked up a few habits that you won’t find in any other state. Here are 11 undeniable habits that no Louisianian can ever unlearn. But to be honest, would we really want to unlearn them?
- Holding doors open for strangers
Nps.gov It’s the polite thing to do!
- Saying sir and ma’am
Yingchi/Flickr Our mamas raised us right.
- Hoarding Mardi Gras Cups
Ray/Flickr They’re the perfect go-cup year round.
- Spelling things with “eaux”
Laura Gilmore/Flickr …and not thinking that’s weird.
- Saving newspapers
Lindsey Turner/Flickr You never know when you’ll need them for your next crawfish boil.
- Asking someone where they went to high school
Wikimedia We all do it!
- Seasoning everything with Cajun spice.
Robert H./Flickr Tony’s, Zatarain’s, Slap Ya Mama… everyone has a preference.
- Giving directions using bodies of water as turning points
Jefry Sulbaran/Flickr Head towards the river… go down the bayou… we’ve all used these types of terms to give directions.
- Calling everything a coke
Louish Pixel/Flickr You want a coke?
Sure.
What kind?
Sprite.
- Measuring distance by time
Eric Chu/Flickr Instead of saying something is 10 miles away, you’re probably going to tell them it’s about a 10-15 minute drive.
- Scheduling major events around football games
Billy Metcalf/Flickr Priorities.
How many are you guilty of? Any others you can think of? Let us know in the comments below!
Nps.gov
It’s the polite thing to do!
Yingchi/Flickr
Our mamas raised us right.
Ray/Flickr
They’re the perfect go-cup year round.
Laura Gilmore/Flickr
…and not thinking that’s weird.
Lindsey Turner/Flickr
You never know when you’ll need them for your next crawfish boil.
Wikimedia
We all do it!
Robert H./Flickr
Tony’s, Zatarain’s, Slap Ya Mama… everyone has a preference.
Jefry Sulbaran/Flickr
Head towards the river… go down the bayou… we’ve all used these types of terms to give directions.
Louish Pixel/Flickr
You want a coke?
Sure.
What kind?
Sprite.
Eric Chu/Flickr
Instead of saying something is 10 miles away, you’re probably going to tell them it’s about a 10-15 minute drive.
Billy Metcalf/Flickr
Priorities.
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