Golden rules are the ones that truly apply. You want to have them in mind and do not ignore them. Like stars to navigate by, they are fixed markers to guide us and keep us moving in the correct direction.
Live by the rules of everyday Alabama living and everything will go good for you in dixie.
With that in mind, I considered of life in Alabama along with a number of of its unspoken “golden rules”. Here are five of the best “Golden Rules” that apply to living in Alabama.
Golden Rule 1 Choose Between AU or UA! (Some folks might say it’s foremost!): You have to pick between Alabama verses Auburn. You’ll discover that almost everyone you come across in Alabama will ask you who “you are for” in the Iron Bowl. The rivalry is hot, and you must pick sides. Remember, if you do not choose, people will think you are weird. So, if nothing else, choose your favorite colors, crimson tide red for Alabama or orange & blue for the Auburn.
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 twice a year, on Easter or Christmas, it is expected that you go to a local church. People will invite you repeatedly if you do not go at all. So get used to it.
Golden Rule 4, Be Polite. Here in the south, we are not brash like Yankees. We treat neighbors like we would like to be treated. One of the ways of accomplishing this, include saying please, you’re welcome, & thank you.
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!
Be a big Alabama fan by going to our Alabama Football site at www.AlCrimsonTide.com! Read info on Cyrus Kouandjio there! Also published at Suggestions On Being A Resident Of Alabama.
