North vs South

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by OOhsoflyDELTA#9

my question..for those of you who are transplanted either from the north to the south or vice versa do find a difference in "manners" or is my friend the exception from most northern women???

There's no regional difference. Rude people with no home training are everywhere.

[DSTKellie]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

There's no regional difference. Rude people with no home training are everywhere.

I agree! Take it from someone who was born and raised on the East Coast, went to school in the Midwest and lived in the South. I've seen rude and polite behavior all over.

However, I will say that 'certain' manners are more expected in the South (I could be wrong this is just based on my experience). My husband whose family is very southern was taught to open doors for ladies, pull out chairs, give up his seat at a bus stop or a waiting room if a female is standing. When I was in college many of the gentlemen did not do this so I did not expect it. I had the mentality that I can open my own door. When I met my husband he was offended by this thinking and he told me that I should expect a man to open my door. I am usually not offended or upset when a man doesn't get the door for me, I guess this could be based on where I am from.

[shinerbock]

I don't think we do it because you'll be offended, its just the proper thing to do. Whenever I would ride the campus bus as an undergrad, guys (at least the greeks) would always give up their seats to the girls.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

I don't think we do it because you'll be offended, its just the proper thing to do. Whenever I would ride the campus bus as an undergrad, guys (at least the greeks) would always give up their seats to the girls.

I cannot imagine why anyone would be offended that someone else would offer them a seat. I swear, sometimes I think people just look for a reason to be offended.

[PhiMuAmberkins]

Originally Posted by DSTKellie

My husband whose family is very southern was taught to open doors for ladies, pull out chairs, give up his seat at a bus stop or a waiting room if a female is standing. When I was in college many of the gentlemen did not do this so I did not expect it. I had the mentality that I can open my own door. When I met my husband he was offended by this thinking and he told me that I should expect a man to open my door.

And this is why I love good Southern men!