Moving to Kansas City is an exciting feat, but perhaps with all of the tasks that accompany the moving process, you’ve forsaken your research on how to properly host your future neighbors and friends. Well, have no fear! With the following handy tips, you will be a Kansas City conversation expert.

1. To begin with, Kansas City is the original barbecue joint of the country, and residents take great pride in this. A true Kansas City dweller will take the barbecue fandom a step further, and he will have chosen his favorite restaurant and become its greatest advocate. The best way to start fitting in with others in Kansas City is to choose your favorite barbecue place (there are endless ones to choose from), and to stick to it. A few recommendations are Fiorella’s Jack Stack, BB’s Lawnside, or Arthur Bryant’s.

2. Speaking about the Kansas City Royals is a great conversation piece. Each year, the baseball team’s performance varies; sometimes the team comes out with promising prospects, sometimes the results are a complete disaster, and other times it is somewhere in the middle. This means that contemplating how the Royals will perform this year is fair game for your housewarming party. However, after moving to Kansas City and becoming a true resident, you will grow to always remain optimistic that this will be their year in the World Series.

3. You must accept that Town Topic has the best tater tots in Kansas City, and possibly anywhere in the world. As soon as you come to terms with it, you will have formed strong common ground with your future friends.