New Orleans is constantly hosting visitors—and we know how to show them a good time. But there are certain things that you find yourself being asked over and over—and so you have to explain as often as well. Here are some of the most common.

1) Why asking, “How are things since Katrina” isn’t a very good question.
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Truly, it would take hours to answer--and it's not a question of good or bad. It's so much more complicated than that. So don't ask unless you really want an answer.
2) How to say, New Orleans.
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There are a lot of ways to pronounce it, and everyone has an opinion.
3) Don’t be afraid to be different.
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It's really the only way to thrive.
4) That the French Quarter is arguably more Spanish.
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New Orleans went between Spanish and French rule numerous times--and the current French Quarter was built under a Spanish government.

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5) What Nutria are.
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These strange creatures are truly unique.
6) The importance of being friendly.
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Without that, what do you have?
7) The four cardinal directions of New Orleans.
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Since we're living in the crescent city, we go by River, Lake, Downtown and Uptown.
8) How to slow down.
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If you stay in NOLA long enough, you'll start to enjoy the little things in life...like po-boys.
9) How to best prepare for the weather.
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The best way to prepare is to be ready for anything. At any time. In any season.

Have you ever been asked these things? What is the most common thing that people ask you from out of town? Let us know in the comments below, we love to hear from you!

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