How do you feel about us southerners?

Question

Tried something like this over on the UK SC and got some............interesting answers. Directed to the northern states. As a trucker and cruiser (car) I've only missed AK, ME, NH and VT. Never had a problem with any of the northern states. Anybody feel like the Civil War (War of Northern Aggression :) ) is still goin on?

Looks like we southerners did well on this one.
I always thought folks in Minnesoooooota talked funny but they thought my "y'all and all y'all" was strange too. My big suprise was NYC, where I met some of the most polite, courteous and friendy folks you could imagine.

Answer 1

Love Ya Darlin! I had the pleasure to live in SC for several years.That was many years ago during my youth, and as my 81 year old parents like to refer to as my "Gypsy Phase". I too found plenty of Southern comfort. I am referring of course to the easy going nature, and hospitality that southerners seem to exude. I now live in the NE region of PA, (35 yrs.) via NY. Have lived and traveled to several other southern states as well , but must admit SC was my favorite!

Answer 2

I am a Texan, and having traveled extensively throughout the states, working one on one and with groups of folks from any and every part of the nation, I can truly say that I was received with much hospitality and sincere personable treatment.

Our nation is big, and sometimes it seems as though we've stepped into a whole other culture. (I'm sure you've seen that!) but, I've been fortunate in that dealing with people from all over, it seems to me everyone is more interested in learning ABOUT us strangers rather than copping an attitude.
(...sh...maybe except Colorado?...sh!)

But, it really depends I suppose on what we go out looking for. My job happened to be very positive/friendly interaction.

I believe the only folks who feel the Civil War is still going on are those who WANT it to be, and tend to agitate and cause friction.

Bottom line is, the past is the past -- nobody can go back and change one thing. It's butting your head against a wall to try to keep dredging it up.

NOTE: Ask around how many folks hate the British because of the Revolution. There may be some, but, like I said, they are butting their heads against a wall.

NOTE#2: If you continually look behind you, sooner of later your realize your not doing a very good job of moving forward.
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ATTENTION - ryan h --- well, well, well, it looks like you sure know who is "stupid" and who is not. Or DO you?
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Answer 3

I've never been to the deep south, but I love to listen to you people talk. It is very sexy if you will pardon the expression. I melt when you rest an elbow on the table and look into my eyes and I don't care what the age difference is. Between my western drawl and your southern accent we can build sky scrapers. The Civil War was before my time so I don't think much about it. Shucks, California wasn't even a state back then. We were still part of Mexico. (Now the Mexicans want it back).

Answer 4

My family is from Oklahoma. My kids tease me, that after I talk to my family on the phone or spend any time with them I start speaking a whole other language.

I was born in California and raised in Nevada. All the people in the little town I grew up in were transplants from the south. When I was 16 we moved back to California. It took me a long time to not talk like an "Okie" I still say some words wrong! LOL I consider myself bilingual.

I love the south!

Answer 5

Regional differences are what make this country great and strong. We are one America, united. I say that at the risk of sounding like a patriotic zealot, but I find cultural differences fascinating no matter where it is in the world. Some of the nicest, friendliest people I have ever met are right here in the United States, and it never occurred to me to think of anyone as "different" or "odd" because of the region of the country they came from.

Answer 6

Hey Sugar!
I was born in up state NY & raised in the south from age 5. Have lived all over this country since. Was living in Baltimore before Katrina (Red Cross volunteer) then moved to GA after it to get my head back together, then moved back to MD.
The folks in the south are laid back & don't ever think they are dumb cause they aren't. They know hoe to relax, hence my move there to regroup. I can watch paint peel with the best of them. I needed that south hospitiality to get me back together & it worked once again. Warm & friendly are folks in the South.
I guess that's another reason why I moved to the west MD mountains-same sort of feeling.

Answer 7

Been here all my life. There is a lot of racial prejudice but I guess that that is true in other states as well. Too many conservative xtians too. But I like the landscape. Love the small town laid back atmosphere. My son is trying to teach his 3 yr old not to say ''Y'all" He will have no success at that as long as she is around me.

Answer 8

I'm from Texas y'all; we're great folks! I live up in Washington state now, tryin' to spread a little southern friendliness to the northern barbarians ;-)

Answer 9

No, the Civil War ended years ago and I would hope thta we all can go on as one nation! United!!

I live in the South and I think there are prejudices throughout this country! I also think it needs to end. But, I am not sure this will ever happen...would be nice though!

Answer 10

I feel southerners have produced such a variety of music, such as blues, bluegrass, jazz, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, old time gospel, spiritual, and pre-1980s country

and enough great writers and poets

the rest of the US would be remiss in not being grateful they're a part of the country. Especially if you include Texas as part of the south, as some have done in their answers.