Golden rules are the ones that really apply. You need to have them in mind and do not ignore them. Like stars to navigate by, they are everlasting markers to direct us and keep us moving in the correct course.
Golden rules exist to be used, to be implemented, to direct you. No matter what your main goal is or what problem you confront, the guideline is there. Just look for the golden rule that applies and accept it…
With that in mind, I thought of life in Alabama and a number of of its unspoken “golden rules”. Here are 5 of the most popular “Golden Rules” that apply to living in Alabama.
Golden Rule 1 Choose Between AU or UA! (Some people may well declare it’s most significant!): You have to decide between Alabama verses Auburn. The reason, that you might like to do that, is because everybody you encounter in Alabama will most likely ask you who “you are for” and it is always between Auburn & Alabama. Various other local colleges like UAB, Troy, JSU, UNA, South Alabama are simply a passing interest to most residents of Alabama. You have to choose between the iron bowl competitors for your loyalty. Bear (pun intended!) in mind, if you don’t decide, its practically worse than being for the opposite side. You are considered 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 attend a neighborhood church. Folks will invite you repeatedly if you don’t go to church 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, Love Alabama Based Music! You have to love any music that has something to do with Alabama. This would definitely include all the hits by the greatest country music band of all time history, the group Alabama. One song is especially near and dear to Alabamians, and that is “My Home’s In Alabama” . It is important because we love Alabama!
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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