@gailcalled – While I understand there are some very bad things that happen in the south, I don’t think it’s fair to generalize things. Not everyone in the south is pro-lynching, pro-hate crimes, or a card carrying member of the KKK. I’ve lived in the south, various parts, my entire life, and not once have I run into people that do these things. Yes, it happens and it’s horrible. I’m sure, though, if you go state-to-state, you can find horrific crimes if you spend some time looking for them. It gets tiresome hearing things like this about the south. As terrible as those statistics are, there are very good and positive things that happen in the south.
@KalWest – I think some things can slide by; however, it depends on the particular accent. There are a lot of differences in the southern accent. Charleston and Savannah bring people back to a more “southern belle” thought – slower, more drawn out. Then you can get the kind that is more harsh on your ears – twangy. Not really pleasant and no, things do not sound nice in the delivery. There is a one that is a bit more like what I have, it is more mellow, not so southern – a watered down version, I guess; however, if I get excited, I do get a bit more southern. I’m not sure if it’s pleasant in the delivery of not so nice things…my husband doesn’t always think it is, my daughter would argue the point, as well. My son – he’s 6, I’m fairly certain he’s not always paying attention!
If you just watched Steel Magnolias, southern is great for the next few days. I love that movie.