I can speak a new language - southern

[alabamaalan]

Good points Supergoof.

By the way, a better accepted phrase for the recent unpleasantness would be the War for Southern Independance.

 

[grinningghost]

My goodness! So much to learn. I think it's much easier to stay a Yankee, we don't have any rules that I'm aware of.

 

[mickeyfan1]

gg, don't be too shu-ah! Up heah some people talk right funny, too! I always know when my mother in FL has been talking to her sister in NH, her accent gets a lot strongah.

 

[grinningghost]

Originally posted by mickeyfan1
gg, don't be too shu-ah! Up heah some people talk right funny, too! I always know when my mother in FL has been talking to her sister in NH, her accent gets a lot strongah.

I guess I'm just a "natural" Yankee. I speak it and I don't even realize it.

 

[alabamaalan]

Originally posted by grinningghost
My goodness! So much to learn. I think it's much easier to stay a Yankee, we don't have any rules that I'm aware of.

I've been told not to make eye contact if I go up North

 

[grinningghost]

Originally posted by alabamaalan
I've been told not to make eye contact if I go up North

Don't listen to those silly myths. We might look at you a little funny when you say something, but it's not hostility, it's wonder.

 

[wishuponastarforever]

Hi, Hey and Howdy,

I've lived in the Northeast, New England, South, Mid-West, and West. I've enjoyed every section of our wonderful country. I don't have an accent myself (I guess I've picked up something from everywhere.) But I'm pretty good at figuring out where someone is from once I've listened to them a while.

I've also lived in Texas- which I do not include in any region other than Texas. Truly the lone star state. As a result I have Texas in my heart. It will be there forever. I didn't plan it - it just happened - Guess that's why people are Texas Proud. One of my children still lives there so I get to return on a regular basis.

Our country is a wonderful mix of amazing states. I love us.