There are some things that Louisianians just do without thinking, and it’s become the norm for us. When you live in such a unique state for long enough, you’re bound to pick up on a few of these unwritten rules we Louisianians live by.
- Mondays are for red beans and rice.
cookbookman17/Flickr And Sunday nights are for soaking said red beans.
- We hold the door for people.
Christine C./Yelp It’s just how we were raised.
- Dancing in the street is encouraged.
Jim Hobbs/Flickr When you come across a talented band playing on the street, it’s pretty much expected.
- You’ll need a good bug spray in the summer.
Bryan Rosengrant/Flickr Those skeeters will eat you alive.
- Everyone has at least one Fleur-de-lis in their home.
Kurt Bauschardt/Flickr Maybe it’s a tiny decoration, maybe it’s a focal piece displayed on your wall, but everyone’s got at least one.
- Predictably unpredictable best describes the weather.
Mike Freyder/Flickr That one cold front that happened in early September? Just false hopes of an early fall. And it could easily be 88 degrees in December.
- Saturdays are for football.
Darrell Miller/Flickr And Sundays… So basically the entire weekend during football season.
- Everything is better with a little Cajun seasoning.
Jake Bellucci/Flickr Pick your favorite and sprinkle away.
- A po’boy is judged by how many napkins you use.
Jessica B./Yelp And best ordered “dressed”.
- You measure distance by time.
Jay Parker/Flickr Oh you know, just go up the road for about 5 or 10 minutes then turn left.
- There’s nothing prettier than a sunset over the bayou.
Henry R./Trip Advisor Our bayous, swamps, lakes, and rivers are simply mesmerizing.
Are there any other unwritten Louisiana rules that should be added to the list? Add them in the comments below!
cookbookman17/Flickr
And Sunday nights are for soaking said red beans.
Christine C./Yelp
It’s just how we were raised.
Jim Hobbs/Flickr
When you come across a talented band playing on the street, it’s pretty much expected.
Bryan Rosengrant/Flickr
Those skeeters will eat you alive.
Kurt Bauschardt/Flickr
Maybe it’s a tiny decoration, maybe it’s a focal piece displayed on your wall, but everyone’s got at least one.
Mike Freyder/Flickr
That one cold front that happened in early September? Just false hopes of an early fall. And it could easily be 88 degrees in December.
Darrell Miller/Flickr
And Sundays… So basically the entire weekend during football season.
Jake Bellucci/Flickr
Pick your favorite and sprinkle away.
Jessica B./Yelp
And best ordered “dressed”.
Jay Parker/Flickr
Oh you know, just go up the road for about 5 or 10 minutes then turn left.
Henry R./Trip Advisor
Our bayous, swamps, lakes, and rivers are simply mesmerizing.
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