[UpstateBooster]

Originally Posted by mimpdaddy

Mobile and Montgomery are more of a old south feel with accents, food and just a way of life that's different than most places in the upper south. Tennessee (accept for Memphis)and other mid south states have a different feel it's more Appalachian. You really get a good idea of what southern ways are in Mobile. The people there hold on to tradition alot, while the city is progressing. Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau - Official Tourism and Convention Website for Mobile Alabama

Mobile still tends to be very clique-ish. I mean, if you walk into a local restaurant, eveyone stops what they're doing to see who just walked in. This is a city of 200,000!! I grew up there, so I can say that. But, like others have said, Mobile will NEVER change, for better or worse. You know, you're not TRULY a Mobilian unless you were conceived at the stroke of midnight of Mardi Gras day under a Camelia bush on Government St.

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by UpstateBooster

Mobile still tends to be very clique-ish. I mean, if you walk into a local restaurant, eveyone stops what they're doing to see who just walked in.

I can't say that I have ever noticed that.

[G00D]

What is this "Southern Culture" some people are afraid of losing. Is it the so called Southern Hospitality or the ignorance and bias that is sometimes associated with "Southern Culture". I look forward to seeing more people from different states, backgrounds, and cultures moving to Alabama. I for one love diversity, the ability to converse and thing new things from people you normally wouldn't. It will make our state a better place to live. One final thought, Southern Hospitality is mostly BS, its all about being pretending with people you know and also total strangers.

[Threestep]

Originally Posted by G00D

What is this "Southern Culture" some people are afraid of losing. Is it the so called Southern Hospitality or the ignorance and bias that is sometimes associated with "Southern Culture". I look forward to seeing more people from different states, backgrounds, and cultures moving to Alabama. I for one love diversity, the ability to converse and thing new things from people you normally wouldn't. It will make our state a better place to live. One final thought, Southern Hospitality is mostly BS, its all about being pretending with people you know and also total strangers.

Well, we really enjoyed the Southern Hospitality BS when we moved to Birmingham and our only social contact was our cat. From where to go shopping to flat-tire-fist-aid to home-cooked dinners when contractors moved us out of our home.

[WanderingImport]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

I can't say that I have ever noticed that.

I believe you just did say that.

Originally Posted by UpstateBooster View Post
Mobile still tends to be very clique-ish. I mean, if you walk into a local restaurant, eveyone stops what they're doing to see who just walked in.

On a more serious note, I haven't noticed that in Mobile either. ...I DID notice how terrible the drivers were the last time I was down there.

[PortCity]

Why do we need to give up our southern culture ?!!! Our culture isn`t all about racism and bilble thumping and that`s not even considerd culture those are events. Reading the comments on this thread are rediculous. I see nothing wrong with southern culture all of that other stuff has nothing to do with are doesn`t play any part of it.

[mimpdaddy]

Originally Posted by PortCity

Why do we need to give up our southern culture ?!!! Our culture isn`t all about racism and bilble thumping and that`s not even considerd culture those are events. Reading the comments on this thread are rediculous. I see nothing wrong with southern culture all of that other stuff has nothing to do with are doesn`t play any part of it.

I agree if you give up any kind of culture your city has then the city would not mean nothing. Do people tell New Yorkers to stop being like New York. Mobile is no different and it has nothing to do with racism many people are just jealous of Mobile. Alabama is lucky that we have it and people need to get a clue.

[PortCity]

I`m talking about the south in general MIMP. Others on this thread are posting that we need to git rid of or water down our southern culture . What for ??? Southern culture isn`t anything negative. I love My cheese grits with fried flounder or groupper on the side or even may be shrimp. I love it when some southerners say "Yall". Does "Yall" bother you ? Git over it !!! I`ve heard a few English accents in my life time and the southern twang is very simular to it . I like it when some one in front of you will hold the door open until you actually git to the door even if takes them a minute or two. I love it when You can be standing in line and a random stranger behind you will start a conversation with you as if they have been knowing you all along. They don`t even have to know your name your just in line waiting with them and they have the urge to make common ground. Southern Culture isn`t all about racism . You can find that in any part of this world but can you find that authentic Alabama culture ? No ! as a matter of fact Alabama has more than one culture yes it`s all southern but every region in Alabama has it`s on unique southern hospitality to it. Is Alabama in the Bilble belt ? Yes it is my friend. Will I be chased by the Southern Baptist association ? No my friend FYI my region is over 70 % Catholic. My point is let`s not Water down our culture to make others feel comfottable if you want East Coast culture stay on the East Coast.


I will tell you to look out for the southern Jehovah`s Witnesses though they mean no harm but they will thump a Bible at you.

[typicalsoutherner]

It has changed but not to the point of no return. I have lived in Chicago, New Jersey, Virginia, and California. I have friends in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Lousiana. Florida is a tax haven for Northerners as the Prof said above. Alabamians are cheap because they have been forced to be that way. The pay is not tremendous here, but neither is the cost of living. The income taxes are outrageous because we only have Bible belts which relate to no taxes. Don't get me wrong I do not mind the churches etc, but we do have them every 2 or 3 miles in this state and sometimes 4 or 5 right across the street from each other. I was born here left here and came back. I will always be here and do not care what anyone calls anyone else in this state. I live here because I want to. I have Florida below, Louisiana is a 5 hour drive, Savanah the same. Casinos in Mississippi are 2 hours away. Why would I want all this in Alabama when I can drive 1 to 5 hours for everything? Great water activities in Alabama and everyone flocks to the Coosa River, Logan Martin and Lay Lake. These places are great outdoor fun and keep us here.

[DixieDiva]

Alabama won't become like Florida. It is far too conservative and I pray that it will stay that way.

Sure, you might run into a transplant or two, but Alabama will always be the Heart Of Dixie.

Believe me, most folks that are going someplace south for retirement won't even consider Alabama. At least from my experience.