1. Thou shall never have an empty cup.

In order to have the best experience possible, you must have a cup that is constantly filled, but not too full. Don't be that person who spills their drink at a tailgate, it's no fun. You also just wasted alcohol, and that in itself is a sad, sad thing.

2. Thou shall have a tailgate buddy.

This is just a must. You should definitely not get drunk alone. This could be a recipe for disaster. If you're alone at a tailgate it should only be while you're looking for your friends. The buddy system is super necessary so you don't end up getting into any unsafe situations. Also, it is more fun having a good pal to make fun of the people playing cornhole.

3. Thou shall share a drink with the host.

4. Thou shall keep the tailgate clean.

The tailgate staying clean is essential. Not only will you help the environment, but you will also help your gracious host by limiting the amount of trash they have to clean up after the game is over and you go home. Also, this is just a common courtesy!

5. Thou shall arrive early to the tailgate.

Arriving early to the tailgate allows you to get to know the people there, be able to eat the yummy food before they run out of the yummy food, and you'll be able to have a good lil buzz going before the game.

6. Thou shall rep your team's colors or appeal.

You must come to the tailgate prepared for the game. If you're not repping your team colors or apparel are you even a football fan?? This must happen otherwise it gets weird. Always rep your team.

7. Thou shall hold your liquor.

Let's be real, NO ONE is here for you puking. Make sure that you're pacing yourself with your drinking, and also be safe with your alcohol intake. Getting too drunk at the tailgate results in not fun memories for you and the people around you. Know your limits, but have fun!

8. Thou shall put the cap on the liquor bottle or ANY bottle.

MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS. I saw a guy spill HALF a bottle of alcohol at a tailgate because someone didn't put a cap on the liquor bottle and he knocked it over. This was a huge party fail. Always put the cap on the liquor or the soda bottle. There are lots of drunk people, and they are bound to knock over some bottles.

9. Thou shall never take a seat that has been seat checked.

This is just a general rule that definitely needs to be addressed more often. If you see a seat make sure someone else wasn't already sitting there because—ummmm—it's rude.

10. Thou shall make it to the game ESPECIALLY if you have tickets.

No matter how fun the tailgate is, you gotta go experience the game. You are there to scream and yell during touchdowns, to boo the refs for TRASH calls, to hold your threes up during the third down, to sing the national anthem, and to have FUN. Never forget the best part of the tailgate is the game you're going to.