The simple hi's and hello's are what makes New Orleans, the city we
all love. We do not realize it, because we're so used to it, but we
are lucky to live in such a vibrant yet subtle city. Most outsiders
would not classify New Orleans as a subtle town, since we are known by
most people as consisting of Bourbon Street and Bourbon Street only.
But for people who live in New Orleans, one of their favorite things
about the city is that they are able to walk down any street on a
beautiful day and be a part of a community. There are many types of
greetings you can hear in New Orleans, but one of the most popular is
"How's it goin"? These three words can immediately make your day.
You might not know this person, but knowing that they cared to
acknowledge your present is comforting. You then take that and say it
to everyone you meet so you can spread this act of love. Yes, this
may happen in other cities, but there is no other city that is home to
a better community than the one and only New Orleans.
Francie, age 17