How to Not Look Like a Tourist at New Orleans Jazz Fest

Face it…New Orleans isn’t going to win “Safest City in America” anytime soon. But there are ways to keep from being an easy mark while in town for Jazz Fest. If you leave the fairgrounds to take in some other great music and fine New Orleans cuisine…always remember…don’t let ‘em know you’re visiting.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A cool, casual NOLA look

1. 
    

   Save your "New Orleans" t-shirt for when you get home (It’s not typical native garb).

2. 
    

   When you take the first bite out of your muffuletta, don’t shriek, “Wow, this is awesome.”

3. 
    

   Don’t ever, ever refer to New Orleans as “The Big Easy.” That’s a sure fire way to let ‘em know you’re from Kansas. No New Orleanian worth his weight in etouffee would be caught dead calling it that (akin to a San Franciscan calling it Frisco).

4. 
    

   If someone mentions Harry Connick Jr., don’t ask if he’s "that actor guy from Will & Grace."

5. 
    

   When the transvestite approaches your table...don't stare...just give her your order.

Tips & Warnings

• Take all your pictures in the hotel room (camera around the neck on Bourbon Street… not cool…or very safe)
• If someone yells, “Show us your t--s!"…don’t. He’s talking to your wife or girlfriend.