Regional Traditions

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I'm not sure why I was quoted.

As for Golden Girls, Blanche was one of the funniest stereotypes I've ever seen. Laughter is a good thing.

I dearly loved that show. Sophia's cracks at Blanche were the best. "Beat it you fifty year old mattress!!" Classic.

 

[EMom]

I didn't say I minded being called rude. I believe I said that yes, we are much more direct than southerners tended to be. I also said a shocking number of people knew next to nothing about the history of their home region not that everybody knew nothing about it.

At the risk of seeming less than Southern, I will be direct. Are you laboring under the delusion that there are not loads and loads (shockingly large numbers, actually) of ignorant people up north? Because you can find them in abundance everywhere.

 

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At the risk of seeming less than Southern, I will be direct. Are you laboring under the delusion that there are not loads and loads (shockingly large numbers, actually) of ignorant people up north? Because you can find them in abundance everywhere.

Oh lord no. I'm shocked at what basic knowledge a significant number of people up here lack as well. I just noted the history topic because while many people up here don't know much, if anything, about the history of their state they don't often profess to be so proud of it either.

 

[Social Worker Sue]

We are not all easily offended. I am offended when you post a generalization about an entire region. And then to top it off, you imply that we are ignorant regarding civil war history. So feel free to call me touchy if you wish. But you didn't like it when you felt that your region was being called rude. You called mine much more than that.

Actually, he said he found a shocking number of people that knew absolutely nothing about the history of the area they grew up in. If you are not one of “those people” (which obviously you aren’t, since you do know the history of your area), why be offended?

He did not imply that WE are ignorant of Civil War history in the least bit. He said a large number of people are. That is true.

I know my area’s history, so I just shrugged at his post and thought of the many people I know that have no clue about their regional history.

Why would you look to be offended over this?

 

[Family Fun Mom]

See, I prefer the south and their "fake" manners. I understand it's not necessarily sincere but I'd rather a stranger be pleasant to my face than tell me exactly where to go and how to get there, which happens here at home more often than you know.

I don't appreciate fake from my friends and family but strangers, heck yeah. Smile and be sweet. I don't care how you "really" feel.

 

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Oooh I just thought of another one. Northerners tend to speak much faster than southerners do. I can't tell you how many times people would make me repeat things because I was speaking so fast that they couldn't understand me.

 

[twinboysmom]

Actually, he said he found a shocking number of people that knew absolutely nothing about the history of the area they grew up in. If you are not one of “those people” (which obviously you aren’t, since you do know the history of your area), why be offended?

He did not imply that WE are ignorant of Civil War history in the least bit. He said a large number of people are. That is true.

I know my area’s history, so I just shrugged at his post and thought of the many people I know that have no clue about their regional history.

Why would you look to be offended over this?

You are right, he/she didn't say all, just a shocking number, an astonishing number of people are rude, touchy, like to go into parking lots and fight, and have no knowledge of southern history. What's to be offended about? My point is that this poster took a light hearted thread and made several condescending comments about one region. It was not necessary. And in retrospect, I should not have said anything because it seems to have thrown this thread off course.

So I apologize to others for taking offense and hopefully this thread resumes being fun.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

Did all the other Metro Detroiters here drink Vernors as kids when you had an upset stomach? My mom always gave me some to "settle my tummy." That fizzy goodness still has a comforting aspect to it for me, even to this day.

 

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Did all the other Metro Detroiters here drink Vernors as kids when you had an upset stomach? My mom always gave me some to "settle my tummy." That fizzy goodness still has a comforting aspect to it for me, even to this day.

Oh yes, my mom used to do that. It worked too. Someone up thread said something about Vernor's making you sneeze. I remember that too. I haven't had any in years though.

 

[Skip2MyLou]

Did all the other Metro Detroiters here drink Vernors as kids when you had an upset stomach? My mom always gave me some to "settle my tummy." That fizzy goodness still has a comforting aspect to it for me, even to this day.

Same here, but we would drink it hot when we were sick.


I just want to say how nice it is to read all these traditions about Michigan, specifically Detroit. We go "home" 1-2 times a year and the economy has still taken a hit there. I have lots if family still out of work. Its so depressing. So it's been nice to read the "good stuff"! Thanks to OP for starting this thread.

 

[Colleen27]

Did all the other Metro Detroiters here drink Vernors as kids when you had an upset stomach? My mom always gave me some to "settle my tummy." That fizzy goodness still has a comforting aspect to it for me, even to this day.

Oh yeah. And incredibly enough there's actually some sense to it - ginger is a common herbal treatment for nausea. I gave up sugared sodas years and years ago, but when I'm sick is one of the exceptions because Vernors is such a comfort "food" to me.

The other exception is Faygo Redpop in a glass bottle (the "classic" recipe they brought back recently, not the HFCS version sold in plastic or cans) on a hot summer day.

 

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Oh yeah. And incredibly enough there's actually some sense to it - ginger is a common herbal treatment for nausea. I gave up sugared sodas years and years ago, but when I'm sick is one of the exceptions because Vernors is such a comfort "food" to me.

The other exception is Faygo Redpop in a glass bottle (the "classic" recipe they brought back recently, not the HFCS version sold in plastic or cans) on a hot summer day.

I LOVE Faygo Redpop!!! I have never had it in a glass bottle though, just the new recipe I suppose. I was so sad when I couldn't find it in Kentucky. I did manage to find it once and bought about 6 bottles only to find out it was a one time only deal and they wouldn't get any more. Had I known that I would have cleared the shelf. When family would come down and visit I used to charge them rent. They had to bring me a few bottles of Faygo Redpop. They thought that was cheap rent but I always felt I got the better end of that deal.

 

[JaneBanks]

nvm

 

[aprilgail2]

Texas here! Everyone is a ma'am or sir from my 2 year old daughter to my 86 year old grandfather. It is not a sign of disrespect and you are likely to get in much trouble if you are a child and do not use those terms.


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Its insulting to many here to be ma'am'd!

barbecue is anything cooked outside on a barbecue- not this pulled pork stuff.... could be chicken, burgers, hotdogs...anything

I'm from a small italian neighborhood in Queens.

-We pronounce calamari as gah-Le-mauhd. Marinara is maht-tin-natta. Ricotta is ri-gawth. .

I'm not italian but I remember in school when it was manicotti day and kids saying they were getting man-a-cot-ee-- was like nails on a blackboard! I learned early from my italian speaking neighbors-mon a gaut


A Coke is Coke, the one in the red can with a swirl on it. If you want sprite or 7up or root beer then you say what you want- Coke is not a general word for every type sode LOL

High School football is bigger than church in Texas. The town my FIL lives in has one high school. The football stadium seats 9,600. The total number of students in the entire high school, 1,350.

High school football here even the parents of the players dont go to half the time- its just high school football, nothing special.

Pizza is just "pizza". We don't say "cheese pizza". That would be similar to saying a "cheeseburger with cheese".
I order pizza last night..."one large pie, please"

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I went to Ct for vacation and called a place to order pizza and said "I would like to order a large pie" they were very confused! Then when they finally figured out I wanted pizza they asked what I wanted on it to which I replied "nothing" which here means a regular pizza, sauce and cheese.... and after all the trouble ordering I can't believe that they called that pizza LOL- I need to remember to never order pizza anyplace other than NY!

 

[mhsjax]

Pizza is just "pizza". We don't say "cheese pizza". That would be similar to saying a "cheeseburger with cheese".
I order pizza last night..."one large pie, please"

Bagels aren't toasted unless they are a day old.

Coffee is served with milk or half and half. You never hear the term "cream" with your coffee.

I am 40 years old and I've never been to a high school sporting event!

Manhattan is referred to as "the city". Where do you work? "the city" Where are you going on saturday? "the city"

We drive in the left lane. It is not just for passing.

Not everyone says "Lawnnng Guyland"!

OMG, so that is where all that driving in the left lane comes from. Thanks for clearing that up. lol. I really had no idea. I actually have seen it a lot in NC.

 

[mhsjax]

I'm sorry but I just have to say something. I'm just so sick of hearing how people up north, especially NY and NJ, are rude. We are not rude. I hear please, and thank you all the time. People hold doors for me and I hold doors for them.

Northerners may be more direct but I'd rather know what people are thinking then get a "bless your heart" (which to me isn't polite at all).

I'm not saying any region is more polite than the other but southerners do not hold all the cards on manners and all northerners are not rude and unfriendly.

Sorry, this is a big pet peeve of mine, just had to rant!

I think you just made a point. YOu are the first person to insult and where are you from?

 

[JaneBanks]

I think you just made a point. YOu are the first person to insult and where are you from?

That's actually not true. My post was post #64. The first insulting post, quoted below, was post #44

I'm from Long Island, but why does that matter?

Where is this supposed insult I made?

Well, all the New Yorkers that do this have moved to south Florida and they still do it here, too. We have so many snowbirds and retirees from New York/NJ/New England, this area is often referred to as the "southernmost borough of New York." There was a lady behind me at the post office, OBVIOUSLY from that part of the country due to her loud accent, who was standing what must have felt like a millimeter behind me!


Most southerners tend to be more friendly and talkative in public places. Like at the grocery store - people are a little more courteous. Down here (basically NY/NJ at the beach), people are generally pretty rude and unfriendly in public places.

 

[shoney]

OMG, so that is where all that driving in the left lane comes from. Thanks for clearing that up. lol. I really had no idea. I actually have seen it a lot in NC.

With over 7 million people living on one small island, not including those in Brooklyn and Queens, we have to use the left lane!

If we didn't , no one would get anywhere!!!

 

[sunshinehighway]

Bulkies.

This one I'm not sure if its regional or not. I know a lot of people that do it so I thought I'd mention it.
Polar golden ginger ale when you have an upset stomach. It has to be the golden.

 

[mhsjax]

Here's the thing, you pretty much prove his/her point with your response. Throughout the thread there have been statements (not by you, but by other posters) that the South has "manners," "better manners," or is "more polite," which implies, by nature of the fact that it's a thread discussing regional differences, that Northerners are inferior in the matter of manners. The poster to whom you are replying was quite direct in his refutation of that perception, which fits the Northern stereotype of being more direct, but the underlying message was the same, i.e. "my" region's manners are better than "your" region's manners. So I think the regional difference again boils down to how we handle conflict; aggressively or passive-aggressively.

BTW, I am not endorsing his/her opinion of the South's knowledge of history. I can say with confidence that every born and bred Southerner I have ever met is well versed in their history!

I think ya'll should go back and revisit the multiple threads about saying yes ma'am and sir and calling adults by Ms, or Mrs and Mr. Last name. Most people form up north find saying ma'am and sir to be insulting. I think this is where the manners thing kicks in. YOu can't have it both ways. We consider it very good manners to say these things, yet many of the people here from up north consider it rude and sarcastic.

FWIW, I worked in a call center for years. There are VERY nice people everywhere and there are total jerks everywhere.