Pointers On Being A Resident Of Alabama
Golden rules are those that really apply. You want to have them in mind and do not forget them. Like stars to navigate by, they are permanent markers to guide us and keep us moving in the correct course.
Golden rules really exist to be applied, to be implemented, to direct you. Regardless of what your primary goal is or what problem you confront, the principle is there. Just consider the golden rule that applies and follow it…
With that in mind, I thought of life in Alabama and a number of of its unspoken “golden rules”. Listed here are five of the top “Golden Rules” that apply to residing in Alabama.
Golden Rule 1 Choose Between AU or UA! (Some people may well declare it’s most important!): You must choose between Alabama verses Auburn. The reason, that you might like to do that, is simply because everyone you encounter in Alabama will in all probability ask you who “you are for” and it is always between Auburn & Alabama. Other local college schools like UAB, Troy, JSU, UNA, South Alabama are merely a blip on the radar to the majority of residents of Alabama. You must select from one of the iron bowl opponents. Remember, if you don’t pick, its virtually worse than being for the other side. You are regarded a fair weather fan.
Golden Rule 2, You Have To Eat Corn Bread… Cornbread is as southern as gigging frogs on a hot summer night at the local pond. Remember that cornbread is real good with pinto juice poured on it or even butter..
Golden Rule 3, Go To Church. At least two times a year, on Easter or Christmas, it is expected that you go to a local church. People will invite you repeatedly if you don’t go at all. So get used to it.
Golden Rule 4, Be Polite! Here in the south, we treat people like we would like to be treated and will go the extra mile to help a stranger. . When we are talking to others, we are sure to say please, thank you, & you’re welcome when the need arises. Also, we address our elders by No Sir/Yes Sir and No Ma’am/Yes Ma’am.
Golden Rule 5, Alabama Based Music Gives You Pride! You have to love any music that has something to do with Alabama. This would certainly include every song that the country music group, Alabama recorded, especially “My Home’s In Alabama.” Also, don’t forget Lynyrd Skynyrd and “Sweet Home Alabama.” It is like a state anthem here!
Follow these golden rules to living in Alabama and you will probably find your life here much better in the heart of dixie, and you will live at peace with most Alabama folks, except maybe the fans from the other team! Personally, I am a roll tide man, myself!
