#southern values

[snakelover27]

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[goodvibesotg]

Here's 6 Authentic Southern Values - Welcome to the South Ya'll!

Here’s 6 Authentic Southern Values – Welcome to the South Ya’ll!

What makes us proud of being from the South?The South isn’t just a place printed on your ID, it’s a state of mind. The South is associated with certain Southern values, traditions, foods and even outfits, but more than that, the South is a set of authentic values. Those values are what make us proud of being from the South. There are so many I can name, but these are the top Southern values that…

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[lettersisent]

Letter I Sent to Sen. Isakson, March 9, 2017

Dear Sen. Isakson,

I recently learned about the criminal conviction of a group of patriots called Respect Our Flag, who drove around our district making sure that the blacks knew their place in American Society, and that they (those people) need to respect both our flags (the Stars & Bars and the Stars & Stripes, in that order).

It is shameful that activities like that could land someone in jail, and that you have not come to their defense.  Please do what you can to not only set these people free, but to encourage like-minded people to speak up about the way things are, and the way they should be.

[caraline]

I really wanna take a bubble bath but I'm at my aunts house as a guest and idk if it would be in bad taste

[theworldthroughtheeyesofmsv]

What I'm Thankful For: Being Raised To Have Manners & Common Sense

I felt like being a little lighthearted today, especially since today has been VERY hectic.  I want to thank my Grandmother (Big V) for making sure that I have impeccable manners and to know when to use common sense when it matters most.  

To say "yes/no sir," "yes/no ma'am," "please," & "thank you" is second-nature to me.  I do it to everyone; old and young.  People appreciate it when you're courteous and thankful about the favors/kind gestures that they are able to do for you.  One thing that my Grandmother has always told me that no one owes you anything - you better be grateful and thankful for what others do for you.  

My Grandmother taught me to think for myself, and to practice good common sense when it to my actions/behaviors.  Every action has a consequence, and you need to make the best choice that will put you in a better situation.  It is important to do what's right instead of what's popular; it's easier to follow the crowd versus standing alone.  She taught me to use my common sense to discern between what situations would work out in my best interests and what situations would not.  

Big V also taught me to be a good judge of character - treat people fairly, but know the difference between people who will uplift me and those who will bring me down.  I always refer back to this when I'm re-thinking my associations with people.  This valuable lesson has been helpful when I have decided to give someone a second chance and when I have decided to step away from someone.  

When it's all said and done, being raised "old school" has been a blessing to me, and I pray that I'm able to instill good manners and the importance of having (and practicing) common sense into my future children.  Thanks Big V for raising me right!  :)  

[comityofcardon]

Confidence is a must, cockiness is (not) a plus...

Rule #1 of life: Don't assume that because someone is nice to you, they want to hop into the sack. Some of us are nice because we were raised well. I have good Southern values that were instilled by my Southern grandma and Southern mama. We believe in politeness, compliments, and trying to make basically anyone feel better whenever possible. We also believe in handing out good ol' fashioned ass whoopins when people start crap, and I won't hesitate to do so. If I compliment you in any way, please don't think I'm trying to get you into bed. I'm neither a slut nor a pushover. Don't tempt me. Please. You don't want to see what I'm capable of.

Also, don't fish for compliments from people and then complain when you get them. It makes you seem desperate and completely ungrateful for what you have, neither of which are attractive or redeeming qualities.

*steps of soapbox* *ends rant*

xoxo

[tiger-lillies]

I'm really tired of everyone being so.. rude.. 

I admit that I have times when I can be really mean to people. No one is flawless. But when people go out of their way to be rude to someone else. Even when it's something really simple, like someone complimenting you or something and all you can say is "thnx", that person went out of their way to say something nice to you. The least you can do is flash them a smile or say more than one word, or at least go to the trouble to type out the entire word. 

And then people are just so rude in general. Seriously? Who raised some of these people walking around outside. At least say "please" and "thank you" if you're not going to go to the trouble of "Yes sir" or "Yes ma'am". Hold a door open for someone every now and then. Help someone get something off the shelf that they can't reach. Just smile once. It's not the end of the world to use a couple facial muscles. No one's life is so awful that they can't smile for a fraction of a second. 

We live in the south for crying out loud. What ever happened to southern hospitality and manners? 

[lovealways-linnea-blog]

I'm Watching Millionaire Matchmaker

and I HATE when people say "let's cheers" or "let's do a cheers." Yuck, trailer park much? It's called toasting, and you say "cheers" while you toast.

#whitewhine