Being Southern isn’t a choice, it is something that is bred into you. You either are or your aren’t. Now you can move down here and pick up plenty of southern mannerisms but you aren’t born and bred. It isn’t a bone deep and one of the best things is no matter how long you’re gone or how far you go you can always come back home. Not only can you come back but most things never change around here. There is always half naked kids running around because it’s hot and they refuse to wear a shirt no matter how many times you put it on them. I was reminded of that as we were coming home from our vacation and my youngest began to take his clothes off before we got in the driveway. When we finally got home no one batted an eye at his half dressed state. Why? Well here are my top 5 reasons that being Southern is the best.
1. Everyone is Family
Have you ever met a southern person and they immediately hug you like you are their long long sibling? Well to southerners you might as well be. Everyone is family and everyone is welcome. It don’t matter if you show up at two in the morning or two int he afternoon. We will not only open the door and let you in, changes are will feed you. That leads me to my next reason.
2. Southern Hospitality
When you go to a southern home you will always be greeted, offered something to drink, and more than likely be invited to a meal. We just can’t help ourselves. Also don’t worry about the half naked people I mentioned before. We always put our clothes on for meals. After all we aren’t animals!
3. Manners
One of the things I have always loved is how polite most southerners are. I have noticed in the last few years that many younger ones aren’t as polite. It is like they forgot how their mommas raised them. I always say Yes Sir and No Sire, Please, Thank you, etc. I always stand to give my seat up any older person or a pregnant woman, and I always stop to help if I can. I once stopped to cut and elderly lady’s grass because she was out there struggling to do it on her own. I was raised that way and I raise my own children to be the same way. I want them to be respectful and polite to people.
4. A Village
We have a whole village to raise our families. Sometimes that can be a bit daunting. There is always someone around to give you advice whether you need it or not. Then again there is always someone around when you have a crisis and need a helping hand. You never have to go it alone even when it feels as though you are.
5. Insults with a Smile
Maybe this isn’t something to love but I do. I love that a southerner can insult you while smiling at you. Sometimes you don’t even realize that you have been insulted. How many times have you heard someone say “Lord give me strength” and you laugh it off. They may laugh it off as well but usually with a southerner it means “Lord help me deal with this stupid person before I say or do something ugly.”
Where are you from? What about your heritage do love? Let us know in the comments what makes your home great!
I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
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I am from Louisiana and SE Texas—Southern! Having moved out of the deep south for a while, I can tell the diffrerence…southern hospitality is real thing that you don’t find everywhere <3
Any time I leave the south I am always so grateful when I return.
Insults with a smile…. Lord have mercy, bless your heart! I wouldn’t trade being from South Carolina!
I love them as well! What part of South Carolina are you in? We visit Anderson often as my brother lives there.
Come to Wisconsin’s northwoods. We are great here, too! 🙂
Cannot speak for other northerners.
I’ve never been to Wisconsin! I did go to Michigan when I was a child to visit a great aunt. I remember her grocery guy was so nice. He even special ordered grits for me.
1. Everyone Is Family, is my favorite because I am Southern born and bred and find it to be so true. You never meet a stranger and someones always willing to help and give you a hug or a “Bless your heart.” I’m from SW Georgia and I agree with the other 4 reasons you gave as well. There’s no place like home!!
There isn’t. No matter where you go home is truly where your heart is.
I guess I must be a southern blood in me, because when I meet people I am always hugging or giving a handshake , When one enters my place of home they are greeted and I always bring them drink and appetizers, they might not be much , but its offered and I love the last one, because its always the smirk out the side of my mouth , but usually I am asking GOD for prayers for this person LOLL..
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