I live in Canada and we get this reputation for being polite and nice and stuff, while yes a Canadian will hold a door for you or say sorry if he bump into you we are not polite like Patriots from the Southern States.
I work for an American company and so we get all of our stuff shipped from America, the drivers from Tennessee are so polite and just a joy to interact with. Im 24 and an old Southern man called me sir asking how much trouble it would be to use the bathroom, he said please and thank you, and then cleaned a bunch trash in the yard I was avoiding while unloading his truck. The second truck had a younger man who complimented me on my driving skills and was extremely polite asking me about what he needed to do. Its always like this without fail, they treat me like they are a guest in my home and its just amazing. One man even brought a little sewed prayer thing for the office lady when she got cancer, said his entire family preyed for her to get better. Its just crazy to me how polite and giving those guys are.
America is an amazing country with some really great people. All my lie I thought American Southerners were stupid racists because ya'll are made fun of so much in all culture. It honestly really makes sense because you guys are some of the best people on Earth. One day I will move to Texas and become a citizen. Thank You Patriots for keeping America Great.
It's not just manners. It's not just saying please and thanks. It's the mentality of being a kind person, not just doing kind things. Canadians don't even do kind things. They just say kind things.
Exactly..Southern hospitality..
That's the truth! Southerners don't play around with manners, at least some parents don't.
Ok so I was born and a little bit raised in NJ, but when my mom left my dad (when I was just at toddler) she moved us to Florida. And even though we went back and forth a bit, was mostly raised in Florida. Then came in my stepfather (when I was in elementary school) who was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. Ok so now we are talking a whole different ball game than being raised up north. We went to Georgia every Thanksgiving, it was a very strict "yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am", and if it wasn't said every adult in the house got on your ass! But those holidays were some memorable ones and I'm so glad to have them. We always had fun and something to do with the cousins, and yes we got ourselves into trouble a time or two, lol. My mom was raised differently, she didn't spank, she didn't cuss, she didn't expect the sir/ma'am, matter of fact got a upset if we said it to her. She said don't say that to me. But she was the best and kindest mom and I miss her every single day she has been gone from my life! So yes I will go back and forth between saying y'all and you guys from time to time, lol. But I will always (and raised my kids that way also) hold a door for anyone coming in while I'm going out or coming out behind me. I will gladly start up a convo with just about anyone in the store, lol. And at times I just might say sir or ma'am. I didn't teach my kids the sir and ma'am, but made sure they respect others and other peoples property.
Hell, I call my dog ma’am
This 100%.
Went into US Navy 1970 after attending PA public schools. First time I ever met a southerner. Watched as blacks and southerners met for the first time. I thought "O boy, watch this". They were like brothers. Again and again, over and over again, the same thing. Then I remember the only angry blacks were from the North. Public schools were the cause of many problems, even 50 years ago'
Thank you for your service. USN SS ‘69 - ‘75. B875616
Unfortunately I learned racism from the 13%-er gang aboard my first ship USS Paricutin homeported in Port Chicago, Vallejo, Cali.
Then my submarine SSN-660 was homeported in Charleston, SC and I learned just how well we could live together. My first foreman was black and I still remember him well. I lived there for 30 years.
Then the Yankee blacks moved into Charleston, telling us how to live. I left and moved to six months of winter snow and ice where they are too lazy to survive.
13%-ers are the 13% minority population of the US. I was a nuke IC Electrical Operator. Got out and went into IBEW apprenticeship. Finished that as Journeyman Marine Electrician, Nuke Leadingman for a couple of years. Then qualified as Nuclear Shift Test Engineer from which I retired in 1995 due to BRAC-3.
Good stuff, thanks. Began working for private industry (beltway bandits) subcontracting to Fed Gov in 1985. Eventually went into Fed gov working in the computer field. Servers, desktops, Solaris, Oracle etc. Retired from the FTC in 2009.
HAH, just remembered my original service # B472113... '69 - '75.
Went to FT 'C' school at Mare Island CA, probably the best military base ever.
MINSY Naval Nuclear Power School Class 70-2
We used to launch matchhead rockets at the NIOTCs marine wannabes as they marched by every morning.
I lived in barracks across the street from my mother Rosie-the-riveter grinder lived during the war. She remembered my ship USS Paricutin. Dad was a GM-1
MINSY - Projects Boats.
And you Canadians don't deserve Trudeau.
Canadians have to rise up. It is a shame what's happening up there. Either way, I'm certain once us Americans have our ducks in a row, we're coming for them up north.
I think we need to show Trudeau some good ‘ol Southern hospitality “workin’ on a chain gaaaannnnng.”
I think a couple of summers in Sheriff Joe's Tent City would work wonders on him.
We'll keep the light on for you, fren. ;-)
Yep, you have a winner there with that realtor... never live downwind of a chicken or a pig farm. And on the subject of Southerners, us Southrons pride ourselves on fearing the Almighty God, on being Brothers and Sisters in The Body of Christ, and being polite - following the Golden Rule.
Now, having said that ( and being a Seventh generation Southron with direct ancestors who wore the Gray and marched under The Stainless Banner ), do not, under any circumstances, mistake us for the ignorant racists the Left makes us out to be.
Black people and White people get along just fine as long as the leftist agitators stay away. My church used to be all-White but in the 1970's a couple of Vietnam vets brought their oriental wives to the Altar. A few meetings of us Elders took place and we invited the Black Pastor of the African Baptist Congregation to stand at the pulpit and expound upon The Body of Christ. Our pastor did the same for his congregation, that's become a tradition.
Now, some 40 years later, we still have two churches and congregations, but a mix of Whites, Blacks, Asians and Latinos. And the after-service gatherings with food and drink ( non-alcoholic of course since we have the moonshine back home in the barn), became and still are an "Agápe".
We live in a small town of about 3,500 people Black, White and Latino farm workers. Peaceful and happy. Our sheriff is Black, BTW, elected in a landslide.
Finally, we ALL own "guns" so word to the wise, Leftist agitators do not fuck with us.
You've described my small town to a tee. Can't beat southern hospitality...but please don't underestimate our courage, drive, or determination. Well said, fren.
Izzat you Otto?
Bless you for those kind words! We always welcome (legal) newcomers! Texas is a beautiful & wonderful place to live - bit hotter than Canada tho!
Beat me to it! Heat, and hurricanes. No need for snow shovels! 2 weeks of winter on the coast!
Texan here and I have worked for a Canada-based company for a very long time. I’m fond of all of Canada except for the Quebecois. They can be short and abrasive. They’re not necessarily bad people, but I think they’re full of themselves. Ring any bells?
My dad was from Arkansas. You learned “sir” and “ma’am” or else. I’ve always done it, but mostly enjoy it because it is polite; especially as a Texan. Race doesn’t matter. Do it enough and you stop seeing color. (edit: you still see color, you don't see race)
Yeup. Same experiences here fellow Canuck. The niceness we Canadians have is just cultural ettiquettes. True kindness extends beyond holding a door or saying please, stuff that's expected. Kindness comes from going above and beyond societal norms, and yes, people from the South are way kinder than the hillbillies in movies make them out to be. Certainly kinder than Canadians, imo, who at most spare a few passing words.
Canadians aren’t nice, they are pussies. I live in radical left liberal land and they are the most hateful people you’ll see. But that’s because they hate God.
Southerners for sure, are genuine people
Canadians are cucks. They are so soft, just like my mother … most Canadians probably think we if we all just sat down and talked out our differences, everything will be ok.
But what do you expect … they live in the shadow of a giant. They will always be the less successful brother in the family … thank god for Mexico !
I had a business overseas and my very first customer was a drunk asshole from Saskatchewan who tried to start a fistfight and then got a DUI in his golf cart. But I also met some really nice Canadians there too. Just goes to show we all make false assumptions based on how media portrayals can be.
The south was infiltrated and dominated by the deep state forces from 1855 until 1877. The war was incited and funded by deep state actors using the age-old divide-and-conquer psychological tactics. Nobody in the south wanted a war. It was the Northeast deep state agents and financiers that forced it all. "Ending slavery" is just a surface narrative used by the winners to justify their actions.
After the fighting was over, these northeast deep state powers maintained their presence in the south under martial law until 1877, placing their own agents in all positions of power including fake senators and congressmen.
All of the "Reconstruction Acts" as well as the 13th through 16tth amendments were all "passed" under full martial law (Constitution was suspended) and are thus fraudulent and should be abolished.
The wonderful people of the south were relegated to positions of groveling and poverty but the deep state forces could not fully eradicate the inherent charm and warmth that so many southerners exude.
And my hope is, that southern charm is about to make a most magnificent comeback as what comes around, eventually goes around.
Only the far left in America thinks th people and the place is bad. Thanks for seeing the truth!
you're welcome my fren. Its never been any different and it will never change here in TN. Its actually one of the most heart swelling pride things that a Tennessean can hear. We are also very shocked sometimes when we visit other places as we get so used to not having doors slam in the face and not being let in to traffic.
Anyway, would like to add that it may be because we all have a gun
I’m American from California, my husband is Canadian, and we live in Canada. We had an opportunity to go to New Orleans on business in 2015. I had never been. It was the best trip we’ve ever taken together. The people everywhere were amazing - so welcoming, they did everything they could to make our stay memorable. We were kicking ourselves that we hadn’t arranged to stay the weekend and we always talk about going back one day. Lovely, lovely people.
Bible Belt of 'muhrica might have somethin' to do with it? Or perhaps the fried food made with love? Blacks & whites been livin' together a long time down here in the Dirty South despite the MSM/Follywood image portrayed- and been doin' just fine...thank ya kindly
Exactly. In my little community, they speak as if it were early 1900's in certain spots.
I'm originally from the west coast and agree that people from the south are the best
I second
Hard to beat TN
I was born and raised in the South and it will always be my true home and the culture will be a part of me wherever I go. Patients constantly tell me that I don’t have to call them m’am or sir or Mr./Ms and I tell them all the same thing, “I don’t even realize I’m doing it, it’s just the Southern that’s been beaten into me since birth and if I don’t say those things my Mama will drive up here and beat me again”. ?? I didn’t really get beaten but it’s something ingrained in you from the time you start saying your first words. Our daughter might not have been born in the South but our home is a Southern one nonetheless and since she was a toddler we have constantly corrected her and taught her to say m’am, sir, please, thank you, etc. At times it’s felt like we are broken records and like it’s never going to become second nature and a habit for her, but I remind my husband (and myself) that polite children aren’t born that way, it takes perseverance and consistency to instill manners and politeness that will last a lifetime. She’s only 5 and has just now started to remember to say yes m’am every now and then w/o prompting and she is so pleased with herself when she does. ?
Southerns and heartlanders dont know strangers. Its a fact that the population between the coasts of america are the most generous on the planet when it comes to helping those in need. If you ever want to see some of the most beautiful parts of the country no one talks about, drive through kentucky in autumn.
Absolutely agreed. I'm from Indiana, went on vacation to Tennessee, specifically Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg last year and everyone was super nice and polite. Love you guys!
Side note: I absolutely love it in Tennessee. The views of the mountains are perfect.
Appreciate the compliment, as I am life long Southerner.
I have traveled to West all coast, and I was presently surprised that most people I ran into were polite, and seemed just regular people.
Southerners were portrayed as idiots after they lost the American Civil War. Robert E. Lee, usually portrayed as a horrid racist, fought on behalf of the South largely in part because he wouldn’t fight against his home state of Virginia. That’s a sizable loyalty. Honor and loyalty was and still is a good portion of Southern culture. Places in the South still consider a verbal agreement to be legally binding (I think this is primarily a Southern thing, but I could be wrong.)
Northerners seem to willingly misunderstand the South because it’s easier than understanding the nuances. I have friends who have moved down from Northern states, and what I hear a lot of is “Southerners are just so fake, they only act nice to your face. At least up North we tell is like it is.” But, really, are Northerners just mistaking rudeness for honesty?
I can say “so-and-so is dead”, and it’s true, or I could say it in a gentler way that’s softer to the hearer, and I think it’s that subtle consideration of the other person that makes Southerners a little kinder.
Plus, you have to factor in religion. If you’re an asshole on the inside, God knows and you’re not really fooling anyone.
Too many people hear Southern twang and assume it equals stupid or unsophisticated because they won’t/can’t be bothered to see the person.
I think you mean “soorry”
Join us, Fren! We really do have the nicest people.
We're all frens and good makes everyone feel good. My family motto is "Be good, get good". Show yourself through your actions, not you words. WWG1WGA up, up north fren
Awe, that’s so sweet. Thank you. ❤️❤️ Born and raised Texan here. We like to keep things simple. Family values, hard work, respect, and manners are always important.
No one is perfect, though. Texans are made fun of, but that’s because the liberals and elite see our values as a threat. They teach the young to hate their country and that your superior if you have a degree. Well, everyone contributes to society, degree or no degree.
I used to be a liberal. I was just a teen and was brainwashed, but I always had respect for my elders and loved America.
Updoots because I'm from the South. Thanks fren!
Free Canada, as soon as we can- our closest neighbor. My Grandpa (rip) was born near Quebec, and moved to FLA, where our fam has been ever since. Boomer
Thank you for the compliment Fren.
Born and raised in the south.
Does my username check out? Lol
I moved up north for a few years and it struck me how covertly racist the liberals are up there. In the south, if we have a problem with someone, you'll know it, and it won't be based on your skin color but on how you act. Up north, it's hard to tell if someone really likes you or not. Someone can be acting a fool and a Yankee liberal will just smile and nod like everything's fine, they might even throw some money at the fool. Then they'll go around gossiping about it like they're some white savior and black people can't get through life without taking other people's money. They are oblivious to how insanely racist that is. To be fair, liberals are like that in the south too, we just have far fewer. That's probably because we emphasize the nuclear family and frown upon deadbeat dads and welfare moms.
I'm a Vol for life! Go Big Orange!!!
Yeah it is extremely weird how people think, like they are way to focused on race. Reverse racism is just racism, like Morgan Freeman said, the way to get over racism is if we look at each other like fellow men and leave race out of it, but the brainwashed people don't get that. The nuclear family is the key to a well mannered good society. Keep it up!
Come on down. Gulf coast is nice but fair warning, hurricanes and heat are a way of life for us. But everyone is gonna either be working along side you to rebuild, or cooking for the ones working. We take care of each other. Some folks can't handle the hospitality of the south. Oh, and leave your snow shovel. You won't need it!
Thanks a lot friend, I love the heat, theres nothing better than hard work in the sun and a cold beer or a dip in the pool to cool off. Id gladly go the rest of my life without handling snow shovel ever again!
Yeah, that's exactly why coastal elites and mainstream media have to dump on us so much.
Tennessean here. We aren’t called the volunteer state for nothing. It’s just how we are raised. I wish it was like that everywhere
Me too man, that how I was raised, dont be lazy! help people out, is what my Dad taught me, but sadly with immigration and the new generation, things are changing here fast. Immigration is the big issue, Albertans used to be like that, and the people with history here still are, but that population becomes more diverse people become less polite and caring.
It’s weird even going to the Northern states. If you wave at someone then look at you like a crazy person
Southern folks do rep this country very well. I'm in WA state and most of the people avoid each other like the plague..even before covid. There are handfuls of great people but the majority sucks here