Being Southern

[Munchkin03]

Originally posted by sherbertlemons
I personally think that Floridians as Southerners is highly debatable and filled with a lot of grey areas.

Yes, it is, but being from North Florida (where we don't have voting problems), I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that it is the South. I am closer to New Orleans and Atlanta than I am to Orlando and Tampa, sweet tea is in abundant supply, and it is very Southern culturally. That is because North FL is full of old farming communities and aristocratic families that have been here for generations--and does not have the transience that South FL has.

I experience a huge culture shock every time I go home--just in between airports. I'm used to carrying my bags myself when I get here, and fending for myself. Most people are dressed down, and in a hurry. By the time I get to the Memphis airport, every man has asked me if I needed help carrying my bags, and the women are dressed so well!

ETA: For me, the South was a nice place to grow up, and it's a great place to visit, but for the life I want to live, the coasts were a better choice for me.