12 Unwritten New Hampshire Rules That All Granite Staters Know

It's always interesting to hear what newcomers and out-of-staters think about where we live. Often times their observations are obvious. For instance, someone who's lived in Florida their whole life will definitely be shocked when experiencing their first frigid New England winter. Other times, though, they may be thinking of something more specific or obscure, like not legally having to wear a helmet on a motorcycle.

We recently asked you what things shocked people after moving to New Hampshire, and the answers ranged from stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks to the joys of not having a sales tax.

So, upon arriving in the Granite State, you'll now be in the loop about things that may surprise you. But what about the rules? After all, if you're gonna be sticking around for a while, it's important to know the 411.

No, we're not talking about the official rules and laws of our state (although of course those are important to follow), but rather the unspoken rules that the locals here try to honor. Even though those rules aren't officially enforced, most people around here definitely try to abide by them, and you'd be doing these folks a solid by doing the same.

So, what are these rules? We took to Facebook to ask you, and the results are in. We'll bet that you are already following these unwritten Granite Stater guidelines, albeit consciously or subconsciously.

So, let's take a look at these 12 unwritten New Hampshire rules. Do some of them ring a bell?

New Hampshire also has its share of silly street names. Recognize any of these places?