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To call tailgating a subculture might be overstating it a little. But there is no denying that within the world of tailgating there is a certain set of manners that apply only during tailgating and nowhere else. Especially in today’s increasingly isolated society, tailgating has become a last refuge of the social animal.

Tailgaters relish drifting from party to party. Chatting it up with former strangers who share a passion for the same sports team, musical group, or Best Buy sale, depending on what event is being tailgated, is one of life’s great joys. This open society encourages people to sample the grilling acumen of the fellow tailgaters. There is also a relatively free sharing of booze from beer to alcopops to wine.

But even within the nearly communal nature of the tailgate part there are a few points of etiquette that we at the Boozin’ Blog feel should be pointed out.

First, don’t be greedy. Oh, sure, we can always expect there to be a few moochers in the crowd. (We’ll get to them in a minute.) But don’t let the presence or theoretical presence of moochers ruin your time. Share freely.

Second, bring too much food and drink. This goes hand-in-hand with the first rule. Expect to share and bring plenty with which to do it. Bounty only makes the tailgate party better.

Third, if you don’t bring anything don’t expect anything. Simply put, don’t be a mooch. Moochers are the bane of the tailgate party and do more for ruining everyone’s time than almost anything else. Don’t be an asshole.

Fourth, share reciprocally. Try to give double to those who have shared with you. Did you get a couple of beers off the car two stalls down? Offer them four beers or a bottle of wine. Did you get a brat off the guy in the red Ford? Send your kid back over there with two burgers. Get it?

Fifth, keep your mess to yourself. It might be a communal event but that doesn’t mean that someone else should be responsible for your mess. Show a little style - keep your spot on the parking lot clean and take your litter out with you.

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