This article is brought to you by Crunchie. Growing up in an Irish household is an education in itself. You’ll pick up a few life lessons that will stand to you as you grow older and are likely to come in useful. As a nation, we have a certain way of doing things and some of the below might sound familiar… 1. Matches are sacred If there’s one place you’re better off keeping quiet, it’s the sitting room during a match. Rugby, football, hurling, soccer, whatever the case may be. Unless you want to be silenced with a dirty look or the mother of all roars, staying schtum is recommended. 2. A full Irish sets you up for the day There is a lot to be said for a proper fry complete with all the trimmings. That means both types of puddings, brown bread and fried potatoes. 3. Strange sayings “Who’s she, the cat’s mother?” or “were you born in a field?” are just two of the phrases you’re likely to pick up growing up in an Irish household. 4. Sunday is “good clothes” day Woe betide you if you decide to wear your oldest clothes on a Sunday. This is the designated day for wearing your best, particularly for Mass. 5. Becoming ‘House-proud’ If “visitors” are coming, there’s likely to be a huge “spring” clean, regardless of the fact that it might be the middle of winter. The special biscuits come out, you’re warned to be on your best behaviour and before you know it, you’re doing the exact same thing in your own house. 6. Make tea for EVERYONE If you’re making for tea, remember to offer it to everyone in the house. You never want to be the selfish tea maker who only ever makes a cup for themselves. We’re all for introducing tea charts, so at least if you’re tasked with tea duty, you know exactly who takes two sugars/a drop of milk/so strong you could stand a spoon in it. 7. NEVER leave the immersion on This is something you NEVER want to do as it’s guaranteed to rile an Irish Mammy. The worse thing is, it is ridiculously easy to forget you ever turned it on. 8. Value of a good day’s drying In a country where the weather is ridiculously unpredictable, you can never underestimate the value of good weather. Blustery windy conditions are ideal and if you’re lucky, you’ll get a few loads of washing done. 9. There is nothing an Irish Mammy can’t solve Whatever the problem, an Irish Mammy knows the answer. Telling you like it is, always on the other end of the phone, provider of the best hugs going and the one who knows that flat 7up will cure all ills. Brought to you by Cadbury's Crunchie - For the mouth that craves the Friday Feeling. Obey Your Mouth.