Are You Ready For Alaska?

Many people know that Alaska is one of the few states that actually has no economic woes, a strong housing market and jobs to be had. But...if anybody is considering relocating here in order to reap the benefits--do they really know what they are in for?? Here's a list of items you need to know that won't be mentioned in the guide books.
Do you like to dress up?
Sorry folks, it just won't be tolerated in Alaska. When I tried to wear nicer boots or slacks to work--people loved to say: "oh look at you in your fancy pants.." (insert sarcastic tone.)
Idling you car.
I know in the lower 48, it is frowned upon to idle your car-- but it is a state-wide addiction in Alaska. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees--expect to see cars idling everywhere. People pre-heat their cars with remote starts, sit in idling cars in parking lots, leave cars idling as they go shopping, or the plumber won't ever shut off his truck in your driveway (but will take off his shoes before entering your home--as does everyone here).
Obscene bumper stickers.
kids will quickly learn their share of foul words simply from reading bumper stickers. I think it's part of the Alaska "freedom" or just redneck thing (?) Don't be surprised to see "I love crack whores", "I had sex with your honor student", "I'm speeding because I have to take a crap", "piss on liberals", and simply "fuck you" used as bumper stickers or large window appliques ....
Cars in Ditches.
On your way to work, especially in the Anchorage area, you will always pass multiple upside down vehicles, or crashed and snowbound cars every time the roads get icy. People really aren't that interested in careful winter driving, as the thrill of having your buddy pull you out with a rope tied to a truck is more fun. The most interesting thing is, that nobody bats an eye if you leave your upside down vehicle in a snow bank for days on end--as they know you are just out looking for good tow-ropes....(paying money for a tow truck falls under the category of: "well look at you and your fancy tow truck"..)
Dogs
If you can't tolerate dogs, don't bother moving to Alaska. I honestly don't know anyone here who does not own at least two dogs (I think it's a state wide mandate). Even if you think you can escape them by living in Anchorage--remember that during the Iditarod dog sled race, they will bring approximately 72 dog teams into town (that's about 1,000 dogs folks). Any time you go to the grocery store, dogs sit in cars and wait for their owners--barking at you as you walk through the lot. And in more remote areas, expect to see loose dogs everywhere--they will knock over your children, eat your lunch, sniff you on hikes and be inside bars, restaurants and banks.

So are these issues you can live with? Frankly, I find sitting in an idling car surrounded by loose dogs fun, but that's just me.