Golden principles are the ones that genuinely apply. You want to have them in mind and don’t forget them. Like stars to navigate by, they are lasting markers to direct us and keep us moving in the right direction.

Golden rules really exist to be used, to be followed, to guide you. No matter what your ultimate goal is or what challenge you face, the rule is there. Just consider the golden rule that is applicable and accept it…

With that in mind, I considered of life in Alabama along with a number of of its unspoken “golden rules”. Listed 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 might say it’s foremost!): You have to pick between Alabama verses Auburn. The reason, that you might like to do that, is because everybody you encounter in Alabama will most likely question you who “you are for” and it is always between Auburn & Alabama. Other local colleges like UAB, Troy, JSU, UNA, South Alabama are merely a blip on the radar to most residents of Alabama. You must choose between the iron bowl opponents. Bear (pun intended!) in mind, if you don’t pick, its practically worse than being for the other side. You are regarded a fair weather fan.

Golden Rule 2, You Have To Eat Grits… Grits are one of those great southern foods that you will discover on the breakfast kitchen tables in Alabama. They’re simply just mouth watering with eggs, bacon, and homemade biscuits..

Golden Rule 3, Go To Church. At least 2 times a year, on Easter or Christmas, it is expected that you go to a neighborhood church. Folks will invite you repeatedly if you do not 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!

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!

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