European Reacts to South USA - The Don'ts of Visiting the South
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Watching from GA. The south is wonderful.
Oh! I agree!
its something
Watching from Savannah, GA :)
Hey Georgia friend. I’m in Oakwood
Watching from Mississippi!! The people in the South are the nicest, friendliest and wonderful people you’ll ever meet!! Yes….boiled peanuts are a thing that you definitely need to try.
People think that because we talk slow we think slow. That’s not how it works. Our brains work just fine it’s just too damned hot to do anything fast. 😂
Right, they wouldn't last two seconds down here in the heat, they would be a puddle on the ground!😂
@@Timbothruster-fh3cw it’s hard on me and I’ve lived here my whole life. 🤣
@@butterbeanqueen8148 Same😂👍
@@Timbothruster-fh3cwAs a northerner I can confirm!! I feel like im melting with our summers up here!!
I can’t imagine myself down where it gets even hotter for longer lol 😂
@@dacrosber Yeah, the summer before last, I got tan just sitting in my apartment it was so hot, had the AC pumping constantly and it stayed around 79 to 84 degrees!🥵😂
I grew up in Alabama and came to NYC on my own at 15 . Because of my accent I was frequently treated as if I were dumb in my last 2 years of high school . They gave me the Iowa test for educational development and I scored in the 99th percentile in all 10 categories , the highest possible score . After that they put me in all honors classes and I won a National Merit scholarship to college . I wasn't shamed when I was treated like a fool , I just laughed at THEIR stupidity and prejudice .
Yankees are a bit slow in my experience.
My son was treated poorly in our hometown of Arlington, Texas. Teachers kept saying he was going to fail and be held back!!!!
A life event all of a sudden took us to NW Oklahoma in the middle of his 5th grade.
The counselor wanted to test him, thinking he was Sped.... nope... he tested college level in reading, writing, grammar, editing, and spelling!!!
They were going to fail him in Texas!!! In Oklahoma, this kid was winning spelling and geography bees!!! In JROTC He got to the rank of cadet colonel.
If a kid whom you know is intelligent and tge teachers are complaining about him and calling you saying he's going to fail, do whatever you have to to get him out of there!!!
@@OkiePeg411Most of the educational system in this country is controlled by leftists,who despite their delusional claims of moral superiority , are among the most bigoted and close-minded people you will meet . I did have some wonderful teachers both in Alabama and New York , but they were the exception . In the business world , New Yorkers are very results oriented . At 24 ,I was doing the buying for the largest wine wholesaler in New York . Your son was lucky to fall into a situation where his ability was appreciated and so was I .
There is a significant prejudice against southern accents.
No. 1 “Don’t” of the South: Don’t be a woman with a functioning reproductive system.
Real sweet tea is when you add the sugar when the tea is still hot so that it dissolves properly. Anyone who argues that there is no difference Shouldn't be allowed in any other conversation going forward.
Right, you can add sugar at the table, and empty the little tray on the table of it's packets and stir and stir and stir, and your tea will only be slightly sweet with a mess load grains still at the bottom. The only way to cure unsweet tea that's already been cold is by making simple syrup and mixing that in. But who's gonna ask for steaming hot water, grab all the sugar and mix in that, and then mix that into their tea at the table? When I went on a training trip to green bay, I was halfway tempted. Fortunately, I saw they had a texas roadhouse, which had legit sweet tea. That bottled/canned crap they sell in stores is nasty too. Though Milo's is decent.
Amen!
Anyone that puts sugar in cold tea would serve instant grits to their guest, and we know that no self respecting southerner would eat instant grits! Lol
No lies detected.
Real sweet tea in south Louisiana is where you make a simple syrup and then add it to the brewed tea.
Simple syrup is made by putting equal amount sugar and water in a pot on the stove then heat it till it’s dissolved.
bless your heart can mean "I'm so happy to see you", "You poor thing, it's ok", "that's very kind of you", "good job trying at least". "you're kind of dumb but mean well". "oh god he's THAT stupid", and so on.
It’s all about what word or vowels are spoken with more exaggeration then the others. Truely we southerners are an art
damn you really did hit every meaning i forgot about some of those lol
It's all about the situation and context in which it's said. Lol
Being a born and raised here in the South (Florida) gal, I totally agree! But, when I say "Bless your heart," I mean it in a term of endearment way. Say, if they've done something sweet or such. Also, I saw in one of your other videos, testing knowledge of accents. The person who gave a Latino accent for Florida's accent was totally not true. The Latino accent is mostly around the Miami area. For the most part, most of us Floridians in the rest of the State, have the typical southern drawl! It's great that you want to learn so much about the USA. I was blessed being born here, and we have a country full of amazing people, and I wouldn't live anywhere else! I hope you and your beautiful family can visit us one day! Congratulations on the birth of your handsome little man! 👶👶🍼 I promise you definitely won't leave hungry! 😊🇺🇲
It's all about the situation and the infection of voice 😂
As someone with a mixed heritage but raised by southern people, i firmly believe the way I was raised made me 1000 percent more likely to talk to strangers and be more friendly. Southern people are chatty as hell.
My wife calls me "Yappy".. LOL.
Yes, we certainly are chatty. When my sister and I talk on fone, we just lay it aside, go about our business as we listen and talk, come back in about an hour to say goodbye till next day🤣😂🤣 then, we do it all over again!
And you learn stuff , you always wanted to know , ya know afraid to ask. Im 65 so. its simply amazing things. you learn from a complete stranger , then all of a sudden your friends. Boom❤
@@dethangelsshadow1722HI YAPPY😂🤠🤫
A stranger is only a friend you haven’t met yet.
Like Forrest Gump!!!
Hey pennylee2803! I love your comment because it’s so true. I’m in Arkansas by the way.
Facts!!!
I'm from Seattle, Washington is a beautiful place, especially the cascades and the dormant volcano, Mount Rainier.
@@lw5836 im in AR too. love the people, hate the state lol this place is too boring for me
Random conversation serves three purposes:
1. Demonstrating you are not a threat.
2. Community politeness
3. The best way to size up someone.
Grandpa used to say: "Get a person talking, and you know what type of person they are really quick."
as a new englander this is terrifying 😂
Southerner here no it doesn’t, you will catch a lot of older people in grocery stores who just want interaction. That’s kinda sad you think these are the only reason to be kind and exchange words
@@nawats2520 he's obviously a mean person 😂
@@purplelord8531 well in that case, dont let the southerners hear your accent if you have one... because now, they WILL have a conversation with you lol "oh I detect an accent, where are you from?"
what's weird is, even the criminal element does this. If you seem like you might be a thinking man/woman, they leave you be. But you come across weak and you're done.
With regards to the Southern accent, it used to be very common in movies and TV to show "simple" people with a Southern accent. There's a whole generation of people grew up watching movies and TV that now have an unconscious bias against people with a Southern accent.
This was definitely true for me. What broke me out of it was the show Farscape. When the main character got excited or emotional, he would speak with a southern drawl. Then, when he would do something brilliant, I was always surprised, and realized I forgot he was a pre-eminent Astro-physicist. When I analyzed why his brilliance kept catching me by surprise, I realize it was because I held the subconscious bias that people who speak with southern accents were stupid.
@@eskarina1000Thank you for realizing your bias. I have battled this my entire career.
Yea mostly northerners they just think they're better, in fact the northerners are the ones putting it out there that the south is slow and stupid...the world don't think that for no reason...Hollywood and the liberal northerners portray us that way to the world
Fact!
Makes me think of the Beverly hillbillies
I’m a Mississippian and TRUST ME…YES! If I meet you twice in the grocery store on a couple of aisles, I will know your Momma’s name by the end of our shopping experience and I will be praying for her!! ❤️
So true, we totally do that! We will know your family history before we are done.
@@brandyswartz5225 And will somehow be able to trace our families back to the flood and be related! 🤣🤣🤣
Visit upstate South Carolina (top left). Within half an hour you can also be in North Carolina and Georgia! Asheville is an hour away, Atlanta is 2 hours away, Charlotte is 2 hours away. There’s so much to see! Some great mountains too!
Ew. Skip Atlanta and visit Savannah instead.
You can go from New Orleans Louisiana to Biloxi Mississippi to mobile Alabama in 3 1/2 hours. Another 45 minutes and you can be in Florida. Then go north for about an hour and be in Georgia. You can easily visit more than one state here in the south.
That’s weird to me but I’d like it. I’ve driven 17 hours and never left Texas(Amarillo area to South Padre Island).😂
I actually thought that same thing. Lol. Tho I was thinking about being more polite and giving vague references to other routes....
I-10 Baby!
A straight shot from NOLA
Cajun Food to Pensacola Beach 🩷
Its only 2 hours from Mobile to Nola.
@@justinalexander1434 gotta get out a little more!! 😅
bbq is so unique between regions, they are all delicious, just diff flavor profiles.
And different meats.
Right Texas BBQ is different from Memphis BBQ, Kansas City BBQ, Carolina BBQ (vinegar & mustard based) & Alabama BBQ with the white sauce. My favorite is the sweet BBQ sauce.
And if you want to start an argument, ask which BBQ is the best.
A real life hillbilly here watching from the mountains of western North Carolina. I've been here all of my 49 years, and I'm never going to leave.
Real-life hillbilly from the mountains of southwestern Virginia here. I love the mountains and our “folk”, and I love the rest of the south too. Wouldn’t trade my community for the world.
North Carolina is borderline "south" county sure , but Southern, No. I know the area well...I'm from old fort N.C. ..I live in south Texas, people actually practice what they preach here.
@@chrisquintana3877 We consider ourselves southern here, and we practice just fine. Maybe you were too close to Asheville.
BBQ in TX is beef BBQ
BBQ in most of the south is Pork. Sauces differ by state
Are you not going to leave because there are no roads? I mean, that's what I heard. I'm joking. I love your neck of the woods. I'm in Alabama and have vacationed dozens of times in the eastern Tennessee and western NC area. In fact, I believe that in between sixth day and the seventh, God said "Oh crap, I forgot to put a little piece of heaven on earth. I think I'll put it right here and call it the Great Smokey Mountains." You are so blessed to live there.
Watching from the South Carolina Lowcountry & a lifelong resident. Boiled Peanuts are just that, green peanuts boiled in a salt brine with other spices or ingredients depending on the persons own recipe. And the way to eat a boiled peanut is to split it open at the seam of the nut with your teeth then suck the juice out before eating the inside nut.
Sweet tea is the best....What makes southern sweet tea is when you add sugar while it is hot and it dissolves into the tea evenly. Obviously adding sugar packets just settle to bottom and does not mix in when the tea is chilled. Crawfish boils are also the best. Great reactions
Yep... and *strong*, too, so that as the ice melts, it waters down the tea and it's still good instead of weak. I used to like to drink tea straight from the pitcher in the fridge... it'll put hair on your chest.
If you get unsweet tea, you're NOT Southern! 😂
So annoying when you ask for sweet tea and they show you the sugar packets.
@@waynebennett745 When I'm in the South (Michigander here) and want some ice tea, I get HOT tea and a tall glass of ice and make my own. Cannot stand sweet tea.
Why do southerners drink sweet tea? What a goofy thing. Sugar water with a tea bag on top. We don’t have that crazy junk in California. Lol
Hi from North Mississippi and I do talk to everybody. I strike up conversations with strangers all the time. Great way to meet folks and pass the time while you’re waiting in line. 🤣
Waiting in line at WalMart or KFC for some fried chicken.
I do the same. Not talking to everyone you come in contact with is so weird to me. I was in Salt Lake City one day and held the door for a nice couple. I spoke to them and said Mam to the lady. They immediately knew I was southern. Both started saying they live southern USA. They had a French accent. My guess is French Canadian.
I'm also from Northern Mississippi. Hi neighbor.
@@tupelohoney622 seen any hangings lately?
@@tupelohoney622 You couldn’t pay me any amount of money to live in that sewer called Mississippi (I call it „Mrs.Flippi…LOL)
I moved to Boston from Atlanta for my job and I was struck by several things. First, as a new employee in any workplace in the South, colleagues will come up to you and welcome you onboard and introduce themselves. In Boston, no one spoke to me for 3 months and they glared suspiciously at me. After 3 months, people started coming up to me saying" so you're the new guy". Also, I think they saw too many episodes of Beverly Hillbillies and they asked me if we had bathrooms in our homes in the South and if we wore shoes. I think they were just taking the piss out me and I laughed along with them but it just underscores ignorant perceptions. Also, final point - we have some of the most beautiful women in the South - sorry New England.
Watching from Georgia. I've traveled the entire US for work and lived for months during the projects. But Georgia has the best of all worlds. There are very metropolitan places (Atlanta) but there are incredible rural areas of such natural beauty. The food, the people and the weather I consider the best of the south 😘
Exactly! You nailed it! I’m a native Atlantan, and I think it’s the best place on Earth. We have mountains, beaches, farms, a truly international city with the finest airport in the world, and the most delicious foods! I have traveled a lot, but I always love to get back home.
I live in South Carolina. I highly recommend visiting the Lowcountry/Coastal Empire area. That’s the cultural region around Charleston/Savannah. These are some of the oldest cities in the United States; the cities are incredibly walkable, rich with history, and downright gorgeous. The food is amazing too! The weather is that perfect 70/80 range April-May and September-October.
Only downside is there’s no major pro sports teams, other southern regions just do it better. Hope you can make it over here!
Depending on where you live in S.C. I'm in S.C. 45 min. south of Charlotte N.C., so Carolina Panthers (And it's 'Carolina' bc it pulls from both states, NC, & SC just across the border). Then Atlanta 3.5 hrs south, lots of us go to Braves Games, and then there's the Atlanta Falcons. Granted, that's a drive, but baseball, Braves it is...Falcons are Panthers rivals. We are more steeped in college football...Clemson and USC. And college basketball...USC's women's just won the national championship, and NC for N.C. Tarheels and Duke.
I do not live in South Carolina, but have visited and agree with the suggestion of Charleston & Savannah. BEAUTIFUL cities. I'd tip my hat to Savannah as the more memorable of the two.
Yes, northern Americans often assume that people with southern accents are stupid. A hillbilly is someone who lives in the mountains, usually used to refer to POOR people from the southern mountains. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and when I went to college in Illinois people there asked me stupid questions like "Did you wear shoes to school in Georgia?"
I lived in Illinois and I'd rather live with the Poor Hillbillies in the mountains any day.
thats a good one for sure@@maryreilly5092
I'm a ham radio operator... nothing like talking to folks over the radio that have the deepest Tennessee or Alabama Southern drawls you've ever heard and learning they work in Nuclear Physics at Oak Ridge National Labs or are a literal rocket scientist at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center or other defense contractor at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. You cannot judge someone's intelligence or education merely by their accent. A good example would be Destin from Smarter Everyday.. he's a ham, a RUclipsr and an Engineer in Huntsville.
you tell them our trucks and boats are more than there stupid little apartment building
I'm a South Carolinian and the manners and Southern hospitality is real. Peanuts are a legume so "fresh" boiled peanuts taste like delicious beans. You are exactly right that if someone corrects someone else's child it is usually done because of the sense of community and usually done in a gentle way. I think only the Spanish moss that falls to the ground gets bugs, not picking it directly from the tree. Only the most humid areas in the South have Spanish moss, usually the low country going toward the coasts, and marshes and swamps, not the upstate mountain regions.
I don't know about other places, but the Spanish Moss in the trees in Florida definitely has bugs in it!
The Spanish Moss that's in the trees... MOST DEFINITELY is full of bugs! Toucher Beware! LOL
Most pix of the trees in Savannah have the moss.
I’m in the update SC, Oconee county…. Def wasn’t told about this. So most likely is because it’s not as humid as other parts
Greetings from Georgia! Over the years, I've lived in various regions of the United States, and I have to say the food in the south is hands down the best! And yes, manners are a must, and yes, perfect strangers will strike up a conversation with you, seemingly out of the blue. So no matter which part of the south you would like to visit, I really hope you can one day visit. And if you find yourself in Georgia, please let me know, I would love to grab a sweet tea with you! Cheers!
I'm watching from Louisiana. . ."Cajun Country "! Don't forget to wear lightweight clothing. It's so sticky and hot 8--9 months out of the year down south and bring a big appetite. If you do visit the South, I would come during the Spring months. The trees, flowers and bushes are so beautiful. Have fun and enjoy exploring the Southern States!
PS: you don't have to drink "sweet tea," you can ask for plain tea and add your own sweetener if needed.
Fun fact Texas ranch hands were the one to first make the smoke brisket and smoked beef jerky. The cattle own would keep all the good meats for themselves and give the scrape to the ranch hands which would usually be the chest and back straps of the cattle. There is were ground beef also came from.
I was born & raised in NYC. In my late 40s I settled down in a small town on the Tennessee/Kentucky border.
I love it here, not just because its beautiful but the way of life. It is true; people are so friendly & polite, even if they don't know you. It is absolutely true that people just strike up conversations with strangers. People will go out of their way to help you. I started a garden and it's close to the road, people see me when they're driving by the complement the garden or ask question... after a while I started just picking things and giving it to the people who stop.
Yes, sad to say, esp. people in the north & on the west coast, think southerners are stupid or racist or that you would marry your cousin or something. It is a very sad stereotype. But hell I lived in NYC for almost 30 yrs and spent time living in a few other states in other parts of the country, I love people in the south the best.
Yes the food is amazing, cooked with love & served with a smile. While chicken & waffles are good, they originated in the north. Fried catfish w/hush puppies or bbq pork is better IMO.
People not from the south will tell you to stay away from grits. Ignore them. They just say that because northerners suck at making grits. Get real grits (not instant) from a real southerner. With breakfast they are amazing w/bacon & eggs. Shrimp & grits are amazing. Cheesy grits are a great side dish. Try topping your grits with whatever-- butter, cheese, my daughter likes jelly on them.
If you can only visit one state in the south, my recommendation would be Tennessee. I had traveled around much of the US but had never been near here; I took a road trip & went camping & fell in love (and ended up moving to the KY/TN state border! lol). Check out the Smoky Mountains or go for a hike on part of the Appalalchian trail. Hit South Cumberland park or Fall Creek or Land Between the Lakes. Dollywood is a great amusement park. Some great cities are Knoxville (very artsy), Memphis (interesting & historic), and Nashville (for music & partying).
Small towns though are the best; especially the old quaint ones like Franklin or Leiper's Fork or Jonesborough. Stop at the Amish shops/flea markets for some amazing crafts or honey or preserves, or farms along the roads where you can grab some delicious berries or salad stuff for an impromptu snack fresh off the farm (they'll probably have some fresh baked pies for dessert for sale too).
Try to find old family-owned restaurants, barber shops/beauty parlors, etc. Going family-owned and staying away from big chain is best; It not only usually a great way to get bargains & great service but you meet such nice people and just hang out and hear great stories. Distilleries are great too, they usually give tours & tastings & have shops & live music and food trucks-- what a great night out! (I love Casey Jones, it's just right over the border in Kentucky near Hopkinsville, it's like a living museum-- and I am partial to that Kentucky Burbon).
There are lots of great Native American historic sites & landmarks, old Civil War sites, museums for presidents & other famous early Americans who were born or lived here, and of course, if you like Elvis, there is Graceland.
Best time of year in my opinion: fall (esp. October/November). The Smokies look amazing in the fall at sunrise. Springtime, March & April, is second best. If you come in the summer, expect it to be very hot & humid. Winters are fairly mild but we do get our occasional freezes & snowstorms around these parts where I live.
But really any state you choose to explore in the southern US has a lot going for it. Even Florida (though technically it's not really considered part of "The South").
My husband grew up in the Smoky Mountain area in Tennessee. I agree . It's beautiful there.
I'm in north Florida, which is just like south Georgia. We have the typical southern drawl here and are just as friendly as the rest of the south. Plenty of canopy roads and pecan trees (I have 5 in my yard). I grew up going to the smoky mountains every June for a family vacation. So many happy memories. I love my home. Truly blessed to be Southern!
Cool, I lived in central FL for a while before moving to where I finally settled. I loved visiting the Panhandle, most of it def. much more like GA than the rest of FL. I may not have been born Southern coming from Bklyn, but I am glad to have been adopted by y'all as an honorary southerner :D
@@DeeDeex2
I agree. I moved to East Tennessee from Canada two years ago. I love it here, and the people are wonderful.
I agree with everything apart from going to Memphis. I’ve live in Tennessee my whole life and that’s one city I despise having to go to or even drive through. Last time I had to drive through Memphis cops were everywhere something must have happened my husband and I just kept driving. I say fill your gas tank, grab a drink/snack or whatever, use the bathroom and just keep driving. I talk to people who live in Memphis almost everyday, for work, and they all say they are scared to leave their homes. One of my best friends husband works in management for Walmart and they sent him Memphis to set up a new store. He went in one morning and there was a dead homeless man laying on one of the shelves.
I was a marching band auxillary instructor for years (dance, color guard, baton) in the SEC. I have seen them all. I can promise you that any SEC team will give you an unforgettable experience. You can hear 100,000+ singing Rocky Top at Tennessee, watch the LSU Golden Girls show out (not to mention they have an actual tiger) enjoy an eagle flying freely over your head at my beloved Auburn, go between the hedges to Hunker Down with the Dawgs (and they usually have girls twirling fire batons!).......Old Miss and Miss State both have this really great vibe (I think that's just Mississippi in general).... you cannot go wrong with any SEC game or tailgate! Even when I was at away games and obviously visiting from the opposing team, I was often invited to grab a bite from strangers' tailgates as I walked through campuses.
In the rest of the US, people avoid talking politics at family gatherings.....we have to avoid talking football as well. Oh yeah, we have the BEST HBCUs as well. You have to see the Alabama State Stingettes perform live at least once in your life!
I think I can speak for all of your southern viewers when I say......Come on down; we'll fix you a plate, introduce you to Maw Maw and take you to a game. Fun one. Thanks for sharing!
Well said. Just a lady from Tennessee
Warrrrr Eagle!!!!!🦅🦅🦅
I’ll bet that was an incredible job!! SEC is the best!! GO DAWGS!!!
You left out U of A! Roll Tide! 🤣🤣🤣
You now have Rocky Top playing in my head. Along with the sound of UGA barking.
The reason some parts in Georgia call it Coke is because it's where Coca Cola is Head Quarters and first made in Atlanta, Georgia 😊
Yeah exactly, that's not a southern thing just a Georgia thing!
@@lavenderohWe call all soda, coke also in east Tn. as well.
Mississippi, too. Some places don't, but I think it's still mostly the norm to call it Coke. Then you get whatever lol.
I'm from GA (born & raised), and I've never heard anyone call all sodas Coke. That's not a GA thing. It might just be a certain region thing 🤷🏽♀️
A lot of people do in Alabama. When I was in college I was on a group trip in Wyoming. We stopped at a restaurant and the waitress asked what we wanted to drink. Someone asked what kind of cokes they had😂 She was so confused.
I live in Savannah, GA. Yes, everything he said is true. Except, for the part where he said we don't judge your kids and parenting skills, we are.
Lol I was raised in Massachusetts I moved to north Carolina at 17 the first time I walked into a convenience store the lady behind the counter asked me how I was today it shocked me but I'm 60 now and still here and love it
My father is a 95 year old Navy veteran. He and my mother still live independently in their own home. When my parents go out for lunch, he wears his Korean war veterans hat... 9 times out of 10, a kind person pays his bill. It makes him so happy!!!
He told me about when he got off the ship after each of his 3 year tours. No one was there to meet him. He hitch hiked back home to Oklahoma from San Francisco.
Texas here. South Texas is the deep South. Sure, people talk to you! I do. If someone seems friendly and make eye contact, say "Hi!". If i can't reach something or have a question, asking for help, in a polite, friendly way, is normal.
Hot take: I'm sure you have lots of subscribers in the South. Take advantage of that legendary hospitality. Plan a tour across the South, staying a few days with someone in each city. They can show you the coolest locations and the best places to eat. You can film all your experiences and compare them to your expectations.
Oh yeah we got a lot of stuff especially historical stuff down south for example in my state of North Carolina I live in a historical town. want to know how historical ? one of the people who signed the declaration of Independence actually lived in my town🤣🤣murica
yup, I can show people around the whole state. Plenty of state parks to visit. The zoo in Jackson. The oceanarium in Gulfport. The Science museum in Jackson. Plenty of backwood fishin' holes. Deep sea excursion trips. Elvis Presley birth place in Tupelo. There is plenty here. We may be the poorest state in the union, but we have plenty of places to visit. Plenty of festivals through out the year as well.
I love south Carolina, i even loved parris Island marine Corp bootcamp, the sunsets and sunrise when we were running, so beautiful
Watching from Georgia, November is the best month to visit the south. The colors of the leaves and weather are perfect.
Saying hi from VIRGINIA! We are the northernmost state in the south. We would love to see you up here, tons of history here.
We work hard to hide our accent in the corporate setting, because it gets us no favors. But when we are with friends or family, the drawl comes out!
Don't ever lose the drawl
Hello from Georgia!!! Boiled peanuts are flipping awesome. Yes people think anyone with a southern accent is by default stupid. It is changing though as they start to learn southerners are actually very educated.
Another Georgian here. Boiled peanuts are a love them or hate them snack in The South. I won’t criticize those that love them, but don’t force them on me.
Georgia here. Striking up random conversations with strangers is the norm here. Heck I had a 20 minute talk with a stranger today while out at the park walking the dog. It’s not unusual at all to have conversations with strangers in the grocery store, the parking lot, the doctors office and just about anywhere in public and yes, that means the restroom too.
Several years ago, my daughter and I had 5:56 a fascinating conversation with a man on the Metro in Washington, DC. He was a retired federal worker who had been an active participant in the civil rights movement. It was very educational and fascinating as a history nut.
@@MarthaDwyer Cool! You can have such interesting conversations with just random people.
From San Antonio Texas here. I took my son for a haircut today and struck up a conversation with another mom because she had a sunburn like me! We talk to anyone and everyone!
Hi Andre'! I was born and raised in the South. I'm in Florida. We always seem to get forgotten when the Southern states are listed. Yet, we are the most southern state! But, I love living in the south. All of the people are genuinely nice and down to earth. We have beautiful beaches, and we also have three NFL football teams. The Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Miami Dolphins. We have great college teams. The FSU Florida State Seminoles (my team), UF University of Florida Gators, and the UM University of Miami Hurricanes. I know you are hoping to see a football game on your visit, so we have many teams for you to choose from! (I suggest an FSU game since I am partial) lol. But to let you know, our Florida State Seminoles are the team that has our Mascot Chief Osceola throw the flaming spear into the ground before the beginning of the game. It's awesome, but I'm sure you would enjoy any of ur teams. We have Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and many other attractions to enjoy. I hope you get to visit us when you visit our great USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 By the way, I love your channel and watch each new video when it comes out. You have a new subscriber in me! Congratulations on your sweet new baby! America looks forward to seeing you! 🙂🇺🇸
I couldn't take my dad or grandfathers's anywhere because they'd stop and start conversations with every stranger on the street. Absolute fact!
I can't tell you how many times as a diabetic, I've had to explain that I really want unsweetened iced tea.
Well I was gonna unsweetened iced tea is a crime and it is punishable by death but since you say you're a diabetic I let it slide this time 🤣🤣
Baseball in the South is: The Atlanta Braves, baby!⚾️ I'm watching from Arizona, but I have lived in Georgia and Tennessee and I was raised by parents from Alabama.
Go Braves!
As a Florida Man, I have to go with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays... And yes, I'm still salty they dropped the Devil from their name.
Well THE RANGERS HAVE THE WORLD SERIES TITLE, so...
I've lived in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and North Carolina... I love the South... Born n raised in NC
The best football games are usually High School games; they're normally free or minimal cost and have all the excitement of College teams. Also, when visiting the South, consider the Alabama, Georgia and Florida area. Some bigger cities, but surrounded by great smaller towns.
Watching you from Tennessee. Boiled peanuts are exactly as the name says. It is peanuts that are boiled until tender. Salt is used to flavor it.
We talk to everyone here in the south; which, people from the north find scary.
Just as he said, unfortunately people from other regions of the US hear our accent and think we are uneducated.
Born and raised in Michigan, we also talked to strangers in stores, elevators, on sidewalks..... in fact more so than I ever saw it in Florida. In Texas, I saw it too and men would hold doors open for everyone entering buildings, very polite.
North Carolina here. I have had conversations in the post office and at the drive thru at the bank when no one was behind me.😊
NC native here. There are factors to the 'Southern=stupid', one is media. The other is the prevalence of hookworm (don't look this up if you have a sensitive stomach), which causes fatigue, brain fog, & can cause development issues in children. And in the South, look for the local sodas. You have to add sweetener to hot tea & then chill it or pour it over ice. 1 way is to make a simple sugar syrup (boil water & add sugar until it stops dissolving), brew the tea in it. Asking who has the best barbecue is a good way to start an argument. And there are 2 barbecue sauces in NC, both vinegar based but one has tomato sauce involved.
Mustard base is the way
@@ronaldowens5025 hsssss (joke, it's not that bad, it just took a couple tries for me to accept it)
In my personal experience as a Northerner that occasionally has Southerners come into the store the reason they are deemed as “stupid” is primarily due to their speech patterns.
They come in and you go to check them out at the register and they look at you funny after you greeted them and asked for a rewards card or number. They then ask “what did you say? You said that too fast.” Add the fact that they take probably twice as long to say a word and pause more frequently than a Northerner is use to. It is easy to conclude that Southerners talk slow and can’t comprehend fast speech therefore they are slow in the head.
Not saying it’s right. Just saying that’s my experience and a common complaint my colleagues made.
It’s a Yankee and confederate thing since the Civil War. I am from Cajun country (SE Louisiana) and we love the idea the northern Yankees think we’re slow and dumb- it gives us a huge advantage when dealing with them. (Hint-The Yankees in the north attacked the confederate southerners and the Civil War began).
Watching from Alabama, and yes we will start conversations with strangers in stores and public because we are friendly.
Watching from Alabama! It's true, we will start a conversation with anybody, we love our football, you can take in more than one state in one trip. They aren't all as big as Texas. Manners are essential, my son was up north and held the door for an older lady. She said 'you're not from around here, are you?" Made me proud! Don't forget about all of the wonderful music coming out of the south as well! Roll Tide!!
I moved to Alabama 2 years with my husband (he’s originally from here). I love living here. ☺️
Watching from Louisiana. Recently, while shopping in the chip isle of a grocery store, a woman said to me "That's a retro design on that chip bag." I agreed with her, then exclaimed "It's Taco flavored Dorito's!". We went on about how we loved those years ago and hadn't seen them in ages. Also, recently, while shopping in the same store, a woman asked me about my oxygen tank. We ended up talking about how wonderful the meals are in a local hospital. They even add a packet of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning with each breakfact, lunch and supper.
As a southern girl, it is very true that we will start conversations up with total strangers.😊
And yes, "bless your heart" can be said to you in a good and in a bad way...lol!😂
If you do not want your tea already sweetened, you can get unsweet tea and use sugar packets to sweeten it to your liking. You are not forced to drink sweet tea...lol!😂
All the Different barbecue locations are Famous, not just Texas.😊
I don't think one place is better than another. It's what you want to get out of your experience in a particular location. What things are you interested in, It's how you gauge where you want to go. But also do your research, so you can have a better idea of what's available to you to keep you entertained.
You can also request half sweet half unsweet if you have a preference for it to be not too much sugar. I do this depending on the restaurant or store, because some folks do not follow the recipe correctly especially putting the sugar in last of all. I know they offer half sweet tea-half lemonade, but I avoid that just because I prefer those two drinks to remain separate.
You should definitely visit Alabama the next time you come!! Especially in the fall! I live about 30 min from Mt. Cheaha and it’s absolutely gorgeous here during those months. Spring is beautiful too but the humidity really can be unbearable sometimes. And yes, you are correct about the “bless your heart” response. Context is important! When I say “bless your heart” I either mean it in a “you’re going through a lot and I don’t know what else to say” or “That’s rough man”… but I use “Bless it” for the insults or the first world kind of problems. Lol I had a guy from Wisconsin talk down to me one time before. He constantly treated me like I was ignorant every time I spoke to him. Eventually I went off on him and told him “Just because I have an accent and I speak a little slower than you does not mean I’m some dumb, ignorant, hick that lacks an educated. That’s all it took.. after about a week of me completely ignoring him (we worked together), he eventually stopped me and sincerely apologized. We became really good friends after that. Friendly trash talk is fun and we usually don’t get offended if you’re just messing with us. But when you’re going out of your way to call us dumb… you better be ready to get your ass handed to you. In one way or another. Be respectful and we will literally give you the shirt off of our backs.
Yeah, fall is the best time to do the hiking and camping. It gets really hot in the summer. The nights are so hot and muggy that we don't sleep with sheets or anything while camping. Just a sleeping bag to sleep on. You don't have to worry about snakes that much during the fall. Fall here is like our spring. One week it is summer then the next week it is fall then two weeks later it is winter. Like I said, we don't worry about snakes much during the fall.
I just moved from NJ to SC and am finding it great! Very friendly and helpful!
I work as a cashier in the south US and can confirm 80% of ppl are genuinely nice
I'm from Maryland and I love the South.
I'm from Pennsylvania and I like the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland crab cakes
She crab soup!! Yuuuuuum
Three things that all foreigners get wrong are plain biscuits, plain cornbread, and plain grits. Biscuits and cornbread need to have lots of butter spread between the top and bottom halves while hot so it melts to the point of dripping. (Then add jelly or jam if you want)
My favorite way to eat grits...A little salt and pepper, mix in a couple fried eggs, crumble bacon on top then add a little Tobasco or Frank's hot sauce. So good!
Better without the eggs.
I love plain cornbread with collard greens, black eyed peas or pinto beans. My family even ate cornbread with buttermilk. My biscuits must have butter and grape or 4 fruit jelly. My Grits need to be thick (not runny) with salt , pepper and butter. All good eats!
@@garycamara9955 That’s your opinion. IMO better with eggs.
Watching from Georgia. Not gonna lie you will come across people who are having a bad day but the south is awesome with some very sweet down to earth people. We help each other and greet one another with a friendly hello along with a smile.
It’s all true! I moved to South Carolina (top left upstate) from New Jersey/Pennsylvania and it’s all true. I had to be taught how to eat boiled peanuts. Yes ma’am no sir was the first I was taught to say. Even older folks will say that to me if I’m checking them out at the store I work it. I even did run into a woman at Walmart, 3 times! By the third time, we were sharing recipes and talking for like 15 mins lol! If you’re from the North and you come down here…. You better be prepared to not be in a hurry all the time. It’s very slow and laid back
If you were to visit just one single southern state, I'd visit Georgia. It has everything from old southern architecture, beaches, and the like, all the way to the Appalachian foothills in north Georgia.
Yes but Atlanta is not the same anymore sorry to say and I am was raised outside of Atlanta and had to leave because of the craziness
@@wildbill7081I live now about 35/45 minutes just south of Atlanta and I hate going there now! I avoid it at all cost. I’m 41, it’s just not the same as it use to be. I’m in the process of moving to TN now. Time for a little change of scenery.
Get the same in sc without dealing with atl
@@waltergilstrap346 Yes true lots of great food all over the South without stepping foot in Atlanta,
I agree. I was born and raised just south of Atlanta. Atlanta is now a good place to avoid, but once you leave that city behind it's almost all good. I especially love South Georgia and the Georgia coast.
I'm from Alabama and I talk to EVERYBODY Icome in contact with. I love talking to new people. I had no idea everywhere wasn't that way til I started traveling 😂
I moved to Alabama 2 years ago. I love talking to people too. I fit in much better here than where I moved from. Lovely people in Alabama 😊
Roadside boiled peanuts are the best. I’m from Georgia and have had numerous roadside boiled peanuts. I currently live in North Carolina. Sweet tea is ice tea. So you have to add the sugar while it is boiling hot so it mixes properly. If you add sugar to unsweetened tea with ice it is not right or good. You can’t really compare Texas BBQ with BBQ in other parts of the south cause it’s different enough that they are all very different and very good in their own ways. Also, you get more beef BBQ in Texas and other places it’s usually more pork. I use to think Dukes Mayo was the best until I tried JFG. JFG is #1. Duke’s is #2. Shrimp and Grits is my favorite meal. If you go to NC, SC or VA be sure to try Biscuitville’s biscuits. They are my absolute favorite fast food biscuits. They close at 2pm.
Im from Huntsville, AL(Rocket City). It was featured in the video you were watching when he was talking about accents. Voted best place to live in the U.S. multiple times recently. Love it here(although we are growing quickly). Much love brother!
I’m watching from Huntsville Alabama. I worked in Denver for about 8 months and people seemed genuinely surprised I could read after they heard me talk😂
Midwest girl here! I visited Georgia with my family and absolutely loved it! Went to Lookout Mountain! Must see Rock City and Ruby Falls! Lovers leap, swinging bridge, the views and so much more that will always be a favorite chilhood memory! Thanks Georgia for the memories!!!
Those activities are actually in Chattanooga, Tennessee which is on the Tennessee/Georgia border. But yes, they are really fun tourist spots!
@@kimleemoon you know that threw her for a loop.. Whole life she thought that was Georgia but it was really just Tennessee lol…
Y'all, I can walk to Georgia from my house in Tennessee. At my high school, you could skip class and go to another state.
Those telling you that Rock City is in Tennessee instead of Georgia need to check their geography because they’re simply WRONG. Chattanooga is the closest large city but the state line is north of Rock City by a mile or two. Only the far northern tip of Lookout Mountain (Point Park & The Incline) is in Tennessee. Over 95% of Lookout Mountain is in Georgia or Alabama as you move south.
Sweet Tea is brewed as a concentrate with the sugar a part of the brewing process. So basically you boil a certain amount of water, turn the heat down, or even off, drop a certain number of black tea bags into the water, add a certain amount of sugar. And then you let it steep for a bit, and then when it's done, you add additional water to thin it out as you're making it for serving.
I am watching from North Carolina. I love your videos.
Descendant of southerns here… it means so much that you appreciate and respect our culture down here. While a lot of what Mark said in his video is true, I’d say that is starting to really only apply to the outskirts of cities, smaller cities, and more rural areas of the south.
With the influx of people from places outside the south due to economic and political instability, like California and New York, most of those people have come here and instead of embracing true southern culture, have shown utter disrespect for it and have in many cases actively tried to change us to be more like where they came from.
What really sucks too is that those of us who love who we are and want to stand up for our culture and ways of life, we are branded as racist and fascist by people who aren’t even from our home. The southern culture knows no race - it is for all who accept and embrace the true, good, traditional, and Christian inspired values that has given us our great uniqueness today
Happy Friday Andre'. !! Yes, the southern accent has a reputation as being inferior. It's nonsense. And boiled peanuts are a popular snack. But many have to be told to not eat the shell. 😂.
My suggestion to visiting the U.S.....pick a region. NE, NW, SE, Texas, and SW.
Greetings from South Carolina. We'll leave a light on for you !!!
Yes we will here in South Carolina.
@@ritayprice3510 🥰
Ha ha - you made Texas its own region and as a girl from San Antonio, I hope you meant that in a good way! 😂😂. But I admit TX doesn’t easily fall into any one particular region.
@@ericahaller8981 LOL....Texas seems like a rabbit hole hard to climb out of. I guess that's a good thing. 🤣😂. But a young family visiting Texas then maybe Vegas and Cali would be outrageously expensive and exhausting. Especially if you only have 10 days or a couple of weeks.
React to Charlston SC or Savanah GA.
Major history, distinct culture, great architecture and FOOD !!
I would add Ashville NC for a wonderful small city in the Appalachian mountains.
Many outdoor mountain sites and activities near by. From the Builtmore mansion to Grandfather Mt, Chimney Rock, whitewater rafting, skiing...
All 3 of these cities are 2 to 4 hrs drive apart . Fly into Charlotte international Airport .
I'm from Mobile Alabama. Most of this is spot on.
🏈Roll tide🏈🎉🎉ALABAMA 🎉🎉
Watching from Georgia, boiled peanuts are exactly what they sound like and they do taste good. Sweet tea is made with simple syrup, which gives a smooth texture, while just adding sugar leaves a a bit of gritty residue. If you're going to come to only one state, Georgia is a good option, we've got everything from mountains around Helen to the coastal islands, modern cities like Atlanta to historical ones like Savannah to rural areas that look like you've stepped back in time.
Watching from Maryland, in the summers the heat & humidity is so oppressively thick you almost expect birds to just walk across the sky
The best piece of advice he gave you. Was pay attention to what season you visit. If it's winter visit the south. In Colorado you want to come from late spring to early autumn. Keep these things in mind when you plan your trip.
North Carolina here...and I can confirm that chicken and waffles is fantastic.
I'm Georgia living in NW Fl
My favorite southern expression is "I'm fixin to"..... which means "I'm getting ready to"
My dad was a hillbilly from a coal mining town in the mountains of West Virginia
My mom's family all had that that slow southern drawl...lovely to hear
Hey there, I'm watching from Alabama and enjoying your video. I believe you said you are from Portugal; my husband was of Portuguese descent. You will love the South! And by the way, you can get unsweetened tea everywhere here we just prefer sweetened.
Hey. Just stumbled on your video and I have enjoyed it immensely. I’m watching from Kentucky and everything he is saying is true. Northerners think we sound uneducated and bless your heart does mean a lot of things. This video made me smile and bless your heart for sharing. That was a good bless your heart. Lol😂
I dont care what anyone says hot and humid is tremendously worse than dry and hot.
At least in dry climates, your sweats evaporates like it is supposed to. Where I live and work you just stay hot, wet, and drip sweat.
Hi there from South Georgia. I enjoy watching your reactions. I just wish you had some longer reactions. Maybe you can do some longer reactions to subjects you are interested in like the weather here in our country. Like you said there are good and bad people everywhere, but the majority of people in the South are friendly and very welcoming. I have watched some videos of people walking in the rain around like England. I was shocked to see that the people passed each other, not even speaking. Here in the South I speak to people I meet even though I don't know them. When you get a chance to visit, look and meet people in the small towns as well as the big cities. I won't say bless your heart, but if I do Iesn it in a good and positive way. Many blessings to you and your family.
S. Ga. here too.
I'm from Virginia, which is the Upper South/Mid-Atlantic. Some people will start random conversations in Virginia, but it depends on where you are, if you are closer to Washington DC, that does not happen often
I've been to South Carolina a number of times and I find boiled peanuts DELICIOUS; they taste bean-y but they are great
BBQ has so many variations according to region. I love the North Carolina vinegar style BBQ. The best BBQ sauce I’ve had is in the Outer Banks in North Carolina
Spanish moss is beautiful and Duke’s mayo is the best
Howdy from Hampton Roads!
On sweet tea: ‘If tea isn’t tea+sugar, what is it?’ It’s sugar+tea. I worked at a restaurant for a while, and made the tea. I used five and a half cups of sugar for a three gallon urn, and people would still bring it back sometimes saying it wasn’t sweet enough. Most places will still have the option for unsweetened tea, but *everywhere* will have sweet tea.
Watching from NC but have lived all over the south. It’s true we are that friendly.
3:24 as soon as a southerner heard your accent, they'd damn near hold a parade in your honor. everyone will want to talk with you.
Greetings from southern Va. Also, i stop by the grave digger truck every single year when we ride to Nags Head NC for vacation. there's always people there taking pictures sitting inside the tires.
From Macon, GA...the South is a an amazing place. The food is astonishing. I loved boiled peanuts. People always talk to strangers...and, yes, we do smile. Of course, there are always exceptions. We do help visitors out and our towns do take proud in their heritage, whatever it may be. And, yes, it is hot in the summer (June-August)...we just deal with eat...and, thankfully, we have air-conditioning. Winters are mild in the South. College football rules. Go Dawgs!!! (Georgia Bulldogs).
I'm from Augusta!
South Ga. here.
Hook 'em Horns 😂
watching from Tennessee dont listen to this man the best times to come to the south is the summer time we have lakes all over the pace and it is beautiful
Watching from Knoxville, TN. If you ever get the chance try sausage gravy and biscuits!\
fun fact: Someone who only travels to the south only during winter is known as a "Snowbird"
We steep the tea (usually about two cups of brewed tea using 2 to 3 large teabags) and create a slurry (mix of sugar and water) to pour into the hot tea...... we then mix it in a gallon pitcher, add enough warm water to top it off and then cool it down in the fridge.
Oh noooos 😂... my Grammy would call that new or lazy tea rofl.... you get a gallon jug... clear glass tea jug of course.... 2 cups sugar... 6 teabags.... fill with COLD water... leave on the steps until evening and everyone coming through grabs a glass of ice and pours lol.... slurry?? ... heathen lmao
When i was a kid, my mother used loose leaf tea. Put the loose tea in the pand of boiling water and let it sit there in the pot until it was super strong. Then, strain tge leaves with a tea strainer. Pour it into the pitcher with a cup of sugar, stir, then add ice cubes until the pitcher was full!!!
That was the best sweet tea on earth!!! 😊
@@teresabryant1781 my mom used to sit the glass jar in the window and let the sun heat the tea all day, then refrigerate it. So good!
Hi from Alabama (having also lived in Tennessee, Connecticut, and Illinois). Regarding the accent and some people thinking that people from the south are "stupid" - It's a little difficult to explain. It's from an old assumption that has been around for many years. It's a negative stereotype of a "hillbilly," which is supposedly an uneducated person who lives away from civilization up in the hills, specifically in the Appalachian hills/mountains. It's an assumption of lack of intelligence due to a combination of lack of education, sophistication, savvy, and "proper" social interaction, as well as poor healthcare due to poverty. Partly, it stems from a very unique accent that may not necessarily distinguish between pronunciations that would have distinct differences in other parts of the country, such as the different pronunciations between sell/sale or oil/all; combined with a unique-to-the-south way of phrasing certain ideas or descriptions, sometimes with an old word usage, such as saying something like, "over yonder" or usage of regional words that might not be used elsewhere, such as familial words like "Mamaw" or "Papaw" for "Grandma" or "Grandpa." This is an unfair stereotype. I have lived in the north, the Midwest, and the south, and I love the south. I have found most people in the south to be kind, intelligent people, who would go out of their way to help someone who needed help. Of course, you will find good and bad people everywhere, but there are many kind, friendly people in the south.
The term "redneck" has been used as a negative stereotype, however, some people from the south actually call themselves this as a positive stereotype. Originally, I believe it had something to do with being a common (often poor) laborer who worked in the sun and thus had a "red neck" from being sunburned. Now days, it kind of has a more positive meaning of a person who is independent, who believes in southern/moral values and won't be intimidated into silence, who may or may not carry a gun, who may or may not own a pickup truck, and who can take care of themselves without government interference.
Regarding "it takes a village to raise a child" - in a sense that is true of the south, however, it is also true that your child is YOUR child, and there will be great resentment if the government or "educators" try to teach your child to ignore the morals taught at home - THAT is a big NO-NO in the south. Your child is YOUR child, not the government's nor anyone else's.
The humidity can make the southern heat (and the Midwest actually) very oppressive in the summer months. Also, the fall months can often be after the biggest summer tourism season in many places, so those are good months to avoid tourism crowds.
Regarding food: "Sweet Tea" - in the north means plain tea with a couple of small packs of sugar on the side. In the south it means tea that is infused with sugar, and sometimes with other delicious flavor options such as raspberry, strawberry, etc. It is Unbelievably Delicious, also fattening and addictive, you'll need to pace yourself on how much you drink. Different regions have different barbecue flavors and different ways of making it. They're good in many places.
Regarding which state to visit - That's a hard one. There is so much to see in the U.S. and every region has something beautiful and unique about it. Savannah, Georgia (where he was filming from) is a great place to visit to get a small-town vibe with lots of history and unique architecture (and more Spanish moss than I've seen elsewhere). Texas is enormous, so try to pick things close to each other because you can spend days traveling in Texas. Tennessee and the surrounding states are beautiful and lush - Nashville is a popular tourist area as well as Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and the Bristol Motor Speedway. Look up what your interested in - such as hiking, theme parks, historical locations, natural wonders, etc. That may help you narrow down where you'd like to go. (Consider how you will get there and travel around as well. You may want to rent a vehicle, especially if you are not going to be in a larger town. You can often find maps and brochures in tourist towns (usually located in various businesses, such as restaurants or rest areas along the highway) that will tell you more information. Be aware of the nature around you. The U.S. is big and beautiful, but do not underestimate the power of nature - and there is a lot of it here. Nature is always a thing to be respected here, especially when you get away from the larger towns with people and resources that can help you. You may need to plan ahead, for example, if you are going to the desert or hiking in the Appalachian Mountains or visiting Montana or Utah in the winter. I would also suggest considering tourist trips at first, since that would help you with travel and you'd be with people who know the areas.) There are many, many places to see.
Sports - Baseball is called "America's past time" but really, American football is probably the most popular sport.
Grits are amazing, they are usually ground up hominy. Hominy is corn treated with lye, and it is something between a chick pea (garbanzo bean) and a boba pearl. Its a great reason to eat a lot of butter, salt, and cheese!
Yes people in the south would definitely talk to you and be very friendly because we love to meet people from other countries and hear about your life. We love a good conversation and a good story. At least its that way where i live in western North Carolina.
I'm watching from North Carolina . I really enjoy your reactions! Come to the South and visit us!
Any state in the South will be a good choice. Georgia has a little bit of everything though. Beaches, rivers, lakes, mountains, big cities and wonderful rural areas. Great music, museums and outdoor activities.
As does Virginia and NC.
Watching from Rome, Georgia. We have a saying here: American by birth, Southern by the grace of God.
I’m from Rome well Shanon
@@randomjunks1198 I went to Model .I'm from Shannon also. It's a small world. Hi neighbor.
I'm from Tennessee, what is considered the mid south. I love that when you hear Tennessee you automatically think country music. I think when you visit, definitely visit Nashville and visit all the honky tonks! I think I've replaced my blood with sweet iced tea I drink so much of it! I definitely have that southern drawl and I'm so proud to be from a place so rich in tradition. It is the friendliest place on earth where you never meet a stranger. Because deep down we're all kin! So darlin' come on down, we'll make you feel right at home.
Tupelo, MS here. I used to work for an international company that would send in people from all over the world for training. Every one of them, without exception, would want to go somewhere for sweet tea and then go to Elvis Presley's birthplace
I often have short conventional with folks in the groc store. It's often a female thing, but with your cute accent, all you have to do is ask any random person for help, and you'd be helped, and folks would live to have a conversation with you. Worst case they may say, "sorry I don't know".
Yes.. southern drawl is often used to describe a dumb person, hillbilly is people who live in the hills and country. Watch a clip about the old TV show "Beverly hillbillies".
I was thinking his accent would be like a magnet for conversations. People tend to enjoy hearing different accents.
I think people in America will talk to you from anywhere, not just the south, and by "don't freak out about it" he means a lot foreign countries like to keep to themselves and don't want their personal space invaded. Americans are the opposite. 😊
Agreed ive been all over this great country and there are nice people everywhere it's not just confined to the south,