About this episode
Portland has its own set of unwritten rules: Even our street names have unique pronunciations. Today on City Cast Portland, producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni join host Claudia Meza to spell out some of the unofficial rules for how to survive and thrive in Portland. Portland’s 10 Essential Rules: Hold a strong set of beliefs on a niche topic. Learn how to pronounce our deceptively simple street names, like “Couch.” Know that you’ll never know who is gay. Learn how to wake up early. Keep your hiking boots on hand. Learn how to parallel park. Get ghosted gracefully. Getting compliments from strangers is normal. Get your ass outside when the sun shines. Embrace the grittiness. Here’s 10 ideas from Portland Monthly for reinventing the city Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise .