When you think about it, the culture of a place is really made up of a series of unwritten rules – the things the locals have learned the hard way and passed down over the generations. It’s not until you’ve gotten a handle on those rules that you’ll really feel you belong. If you’re new to Rhode Island, consider this a handbook – and if you’re an old hand, these rules will feel as true as the nose on your face.
- It’s not summer until you’ve had a Del’s Lemonade.
Flickr/scmgee Icy, sweet, and sour all at once, this is the taste of beach days in the Ocean State. Just don’t use a straw - the brain freeze might be deadly.
2.Always watch out for potholes.
Flickr/_chrisuk Always keep a lookout when you’re driving in Rhode Island - your car will thank you!
- Clam chowder should only be made with clear broth.
Flickr/Michiey The creamy nonsense they serve in Boston can hardly be called chowder in our book.
- There is no reason to eat a wimpy hot dog when you can get a hot weiner instead.
Flickr/Matt Three all the way, please.
- These are cabinets, NOT milkshakes.
Flickr/Marie Guillamet Anyone who claims otherwise is just plain wrong.
- Water fountains are for birds. People drink out of bubblers.
Flickr/Geoff Penaluna Or “bubblahs,” depending on your accent.
- Directions are based on where things used to be.
Flickr/Wil C. Fry “Take a left where the old Almacs was.”
- The only syrup that should go in milk is coffee.
Flickr/spablab It’s infinitely better than chocolate or strawberry.
- Never ever leave home without a snow scraper for your car.
Flickr/john levanen You can’t just trust the forecast when you live in New England.
- If you see a car with a black license plate and a three digit number, the driver is worthy of extra respect.
Flickr/Vetatur Fumare These treasures are nearly impossible to acquire - you need to either inherit one or be very well connected.
- No other state will ever match Rhode Island’s beauty and charm.
Flickr/m01229 How could it?
Just considering a move to Rhode Island? Here’s what you’ll need for life in the Ocean State.
Flickr/scmgee
Icy, sweet, and sour all at once, this is the taste of beach days in the Ocean State. Just don’t use a straw - the brain freeze might be deadly.
Flickr/_chrisuk
Always keep a lookout when you’re driving in Rhode Island - your car will thank you!
Flickr/Michiey
The creamy nonsense they serve in Boston can hardly be called chowder in our book.
Flickr/Matt
Three all the way, please.
Flickr/Marie Guillamet
Anyone who claims otherwise is just plain wrong.
Flickr/Geoff Penaluna
Or “bubblahs,” depending on your accent.
Flickr/Wil C. Fry
“Take a left where the old Almacs was.”
Flickr/spablab
It’s infinitely better than chocolate or strawberry.
Flickr/john levanen
You can’t just trust the forecast when you live in New England.
Flickr/Vetatur Fumare
These treasures are nearly impossible to acquire - you need to either inherit one or be very well connected.
Flickr/m01229
How could it?
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