The List Of New Jersey's Unwritten Rules

Let's admit one thing. Living in New Jersey is not easy. That's why every New Jersey resident should follow the unwritten rules of living here.

The Unwritten Rules Of Living In New Jersey

These are my 5 golden New Jersey rules, and you might not agree with all of them. But I do think they are a good starting point for any New Jersey resident.

We all have to figure out how to get along to some degree to get through our hot New Jersey summer days.

Not all of the golden rules are sunshiny and positive. If they were, it wouldn't be New Jersey, would it?

The 5 Unwritten Rules For Living In New Jersey

Here are some of the things New Jersey residents told us are unwritten rules for living in the Garden State:

When you're driving, you can let one car, and only one car, in. Let that second car get ahead of you, and you're asking for trouble from people behind you.

When you enter Wawa, hold the door for the next person in. You can go back to ignoring people after your visit to Wawa has ended.

"How you doin'" is a phrase that is not meant to be answered. It's simply a synonym for hello, and no one wants the answer anyway.

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You're allowed to give one finger a week, and odds are you're going to get one a week as well. This is no surprise to any New Jersey driver.

You have the right to make up one story about meeting Bruce Springsteen or Jon Bon Jovi. Everybody wants to be in the club.

These are just some of the unwritten rules about being a New Jersey resident. Follow them at your own pleasure.

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