These unwritten rules separate the people that move to the South and were born and raised in the South. If you were born and raised in a small southern town, you either are a southern belle or hope you get to marry one. Their southern charm is hard to dislike and impossible to be taught.
1. Adults are to be answered with "Yes ma’am" and "Yes sir."
Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, or the person that checks you out at the grocery store, always say yes ma’am.
2. Always write a thank you note.
For any and everything. No gesture is too small.
3. Expect a gentleman to hold the door open and pull out your chair.
Chivalry is not dead; you just need to find the right guy.
4. All tea is sweet.
Below the Mason-Dixon Line, tea is made no other way.
5. Don’t be afraid to cook with butter.
I’ve never met a good cook that didn’t giggle a little.
6. “Coke” refers to all sodas.
Here in the south, this means all types of sodas.
7. Pearls go with anything — literally anything
And every southern belle is bound to have at least one good set.
8. "If it’s not moving, monogram it."
9. Pastels are always in fashion.
And they look good on almost everyone.
10. And so is Lilly Pulitzer.
11. Curls, curls and more curls.
The bigger the hair, the closer to Jesus.
12. If you are wearing sandals, your toenails should be done.
13. Never ever ever wear white shoes, pants, dresses, or purses after Labor Day or before Easter.
Brides are the only exception. Yes we actually do follow this rule.
14. Never leave the house without lipstick.
A little mascara and lipstick can work miracles.
15. Always wear white when you walk down the aisle.
Weddings are taken very seriously here in the South, and they should be nothing but traditional.
16. Southern weddings should always be big.
The more bridesmaids the better.
17. Saturdays in the fall are reserved for college football.
Whether you spend it tailgating in that college town or watching the big game from your living room. You can guarantee that all southerner’s eyes will be glued to the game.
