Oklahoma is a unique state and if you’ve lived here very long, you’ve probably figured out there are some unwritten rules we go by in this neck of the woods. Here are 11 basic guidelines you need to know to survive in the Sooner State.
- Quiktrip is the universal meet-up place.
Quiktrip/Facebook If you’re selling something online or need to meet someone, Quiktrip is where you’ll meet 99% of the time.
- A Pikepass is a requirement if you want less headaches.
peggydavis66/Flickr Of course you could survive without one of these, but don’t blame us when you’re stuck in a long line to pay your toll.
- Pay attention to the emergency weather alerts on your phone.
H Michael Karshis/Flickr Seriously, pay attention to them…they could save your life one day.
- We don’t put too much attention into our weather forecasts.
Nate/Flickr We do look at them, but we know the weather changes so often that it’s never completely accurate.
- Don’t ignore life jackets.
Chris Guillebeau/Flickr Every year, without fail, we have several drownings in our bodies of water. Be smart and wear your life preserver.
- If there’s any form of freshwater, there are probably snakes in it.
Carolyn Lehrke/Flickr Pay attention to what is floating in the water around you and don’t provoke any snakes you see. We have cottonmouths that are poisonous.
- Okies are rude drivers, so don’t take it personal.
Stephanie/Flickr Oklahomans recently ranked one of the worst states for rude drivers. But don’t worry, off the road, we are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
- Air conditioning is a necessity.
Jason Eppink/Flickr Air conditioning is optional in some states, but not here. You will be miserable half of the year if you don’t have it.
- Bug spray makes everything better.
dslrnovice/Flickr Seriously, we have lots and lots of mosquitoes and bugs. If you don’t have it around, it can turn an enjoyable evening into a miserable one.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses are summer essentials.
dotpolka/Flickr One day out in our summer sun and you can seriously burn your eyes and skin.
- Cowboy boots are basically the official state footwear.
Todd Dwyer/Flickr Okay, so maybe not for you young kids, but cowboy boots are accepted at weddings, picnics and at the office.
What other unwritten rules or guidelines would you add to this list? Share with us in the comment section!
Quiktrip/Facebook
If you’re selling something online or need to meet someone, Quiktrip is where you’ll meet 99% of the time.
peggydavis66/Flickr
Of course you could survive without one of these, but don’t blame us when you’re stuck in a long line to pay your toll.
H Michael Karshis/Flickr
Seriously, pay attention to them…they could save your life one day.
Nate/Flickr
We do look at them, but we know the weather changes so often that it’s never completely accurate.
Chris Guillebeau/Flickr
Every year, without fail, we have several drownings in our bodies of water. Be smart and wear your life preserver.
Carolyn Lehrke/Flickr
Pay attention to what is floating in the water around you and don’t provoke any snakes you see. We have cottonmouths that are poisonous.
Stephanie/Flickr
Oklahomans recently ranked one of the worst states for rude drivers. But don’t worry, off the road, we are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
Jason Eppink/Flickr
Air conditioning is optional in some states, but not here. You will be miserable half of the year if you don’t have it.
dslrnovice/Flickr
Seriously, we have lots and lots of mosquitoes and bugs. If you don’t have it around, it can turn an enjoyable evening into a miserable one.
dotpolka/Flickr
One day out in our summer sun and you can seriously burn your eyes and skin.
Todd Dwyer/Flickr
Okay, so maybe not for you young kids, but cowboy boots are accepted at weddings, picnics and at the office.
Living in Oklahoma has its perks. Check out our previous article, “13 Ways Living In Oklahoma Ruins You For Life.”
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