Live and eat by the rules of everyday Alabama life and everything will go fine for you in dixie.

With that in mind, I thought of life in Alabama and some of its unspoken “golden rules”. Listed here are 5 of the best “Golden Rules” that are applicable to living in Alabama.

Golden Rule 1 Choose Between AU or UA! (Some folks may well declare it’s most critical!): You must decide between Alabama verses Auburn. You’ll find that almost everyone you come across in Alabama will ask you who “you are for” in the Iron Bowl. The rivalry is scorching, and you must choose sides. Remember, if you don’t choose, folks will think you are strange. So, if nothing else, pick your favorite colors, crimson tide red for Alabama or orange & blue for the Auburn.

Golden Rule 2, You Have To Eat Grits… Grits are one of those terrific southern foods that you’ll find on the breakfast tables in Alabama. They’re simply just scrumptious with eggs, bacon, and homemade biscuits..

Golden Rule 3, Attend Church. The reason that this is important is because at least twice a year, Easter or Christmas, people will need to see you there. Otherwise, expect to be asked to attend on a regular basis, because everybody knows everybody, especially in a small town.

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!

If you follow these golden rules to living in Alabama, you will find that life will be a little sweeter here in the heart of dixie!

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