It’s been a long week. We’ve had a mixed bag of weather. RIP to our beloved, exposing-himself-to art mayor, Bud Clark. This stupid pandemic keeps rolling through town. Whoops…someone else’s car was just stolen as you read this!
We think it’s time for a little Friday fun. We asked you to give us what you believe are the unspoken rules of Portland. We started you off with six, and then put it in your hands. You went crazy, we loved it and we wanted to share. (Let us know if we’re missing any.)
The Unspoken Rules of Portland
- Bridgeliner: Thank the bus driver before getting off
- Bridgeliner: Avoid using an umbrella at all costs
- Bridgeliner: “Couch” is not pronounced like you think it is
- Bridgeliner: Always yield in traffic when you think you have the Right-of-Way
- Bridgeliner: Serve organic juice boxes on the first playdate
- Bridgeliner: Don’t talk on a morning bus
- jumegs
You have a favorite bridge - lambskins
Don’t advance to the middle of the intersection when waiting to make a left hand turn - goldenpalmsnoir
@lambskins In fact, back up a little to make sure that no one thinks you were even trying to pull forward. - lambskins
Those donuts in the pink boxes are for tourists - beerguypdx
When you ask a friend if they want grab a beer: “Definitely” means probably not. “Maybe” means no. “I have to check my schedule” means absolutely HELL NO. - fit_to_swim
If you have a brick at Pioneer Courthouse Square you have to visit it on trips downtown - c.christian.grand
When getting off the bus in Portland everyone either A) thanks the bus driver, or B) is a little crazy and talking to themself. - tbone5543
And watch your step while walking around. 💉💩💩 enjoy this lovely City … 😍 - lougallops
Stop for pedestrians everywhere - kristypdx
Never honk in traffic - misskittydivine
Native Portlander, and I’ve never understood the umbrella hate. 🌂🤍 - bufori
If retroactive, all but the podcast recording and guitar playing on a skateboard. - thomasbuelljr
Pink Voodoo box?
YES! 🙌 Love it! Errythin’ except old couple with matching raincoats. 🤣😍 - steve.hagan1
Driving under the speed limit in the left lane is OK. - sweetjpdx
Do not honk. Ever. - sweetjpdx
@sweetjpdx oh wait, except when you are going through a tunnel. Then you can get all your honks out. - tellen21
Must have a dog or a cat