Resistance against "Yankees" (Charleston, Bamberg: condos, violent crime, bankrupt)

[echobeach]

OMG - Why won't this thread just die a peacful death already?

[SCBeaches]

Originally Posted by echobeach

OMG - Why won't this thread just die a peacful death already?

I agree, echobeach! "Why can't we all just get along??"

Too many people these days continue to look for ways to divide this country and stir up anger, ie. Democrats vs. Republicans, black vs. white vs. Hispanic, etc., war supporters vs. anti-war groups, Obama vs. Clinton, and the list goes on. Yes, we are all different and have different opnions and values but we'd do a whole lot better as a society if we focus on commonalities instead of differences. We're all Americans and should be united as American citizens.

As for this thread...yes, I think it has about run its course.

[pvjd]

Of course now there will be more posts arguing the relevence of this thread being alive, it will be debated and scrutinized heavily, somehow or another the confederate flag, or iced tea vs. green tea will enter the conversation, and a whole new debate will ensue. God, I love free will!

[SCBeaches]

Originally Posted by pvjd

Of course now there will be more posts arguing the relevence of this thread being alive, it will be debated and scrutinized heavily, somehow or another the confederate flag, or iced tea vs. green tea will enter the conversation, and a whole new debate will ensue. God, I love free will!

You are SO right!! Just wait.....

[BeckyLynn]

I was born and raised in Omaha NE and was raised to show respect to everyone-all ages and races. Why can't I call my Aunt by her first name? I love and respect her; we both know she is my Aunt. I just don't see how that is disrespectful. I don't feel I would be disrespectful to call my elderly neighbor, who I have known for 30 years "Ms. Potter" when I know her name is Dorothy. I am thinking of moving to the Charleston area to be closer to family who are in NC, Georgia, and Florida but as I have lived in NE and CO all my life I am a little worried about culture shock. Please explain why calling someone by their first name is so disrespectful. I feel the Midwest is very laid back like the "south" is supposed to be so why do I fee like I will be ran out of town for not calling the lady across the street "Ms. Johnson". Can someone explain it to me civilized and not attackingly?

[Rggr]

Originally Posted by BeckyLynn

I was born and raised in Omaha NE and was raised to show respect to everyone-all ages and races. Why can't I call my Aunt by her first name? I love and respect her; we both know she is my Aunt. I just don't see how that is disrespectful. I don't feel I would be disrespectful to call my elderly neighbor, who I have known for 30 years "Ms. Potter" when I know her name is Dorothy. I am thinking of moving to the Charleston area to be closer to family who are in NC, Georgia, and Florida but as I have lived in NE and CO all my life I am a little worried about culture shock. Please explain why calling someone by their first name is so disrespectful. I feel the Midwest is very laid back like the "south" is supposed to be so why do I fee like I will be ran out of town for not calling the lady across the street "Ms. Johnson". Can someone explain it to me civilized and not attackingly?

It's more formal to give the title and a formal address is generally considered respectful. The Mr. and Mrs. is expected much more from kids. I used to address my aunt as Aunt ..., but now I address her by her first name. Generally, when people get older, the person being addressed will respond by instructing the person to call them by their first name.

[cgoggins]

Originally Posted by BeckyLynn

I was born and raised in Omaha NE and was raised to show respect to everyone-all ages and races. Why can't I call my Aunt by her first name? I love and respect her; we both know she is my Aunt. I just don't see how that is disrespectful. I don't feel I would be disrespectful to call my elderly neighbor, who I have known for 30 years "Ms. Potter" when I know her name is Dorothy. I am thinking of moving to the Charleston area to be closer to family who are in NC, Georgia, and Florida but as I have lived in NE and CO all my life I am a little worried about culture shock. Please explain why calling someone by their first name is so disrespectful. I feel the Midwest is very laid back like the "south" is supposed to be so why do I fee like I will be ran out of town for not calling the lady across the street "Ms. Johnson". Can someone explain it to me civilized and not attackingly?

are you kiddin me ? call some lil' ol lady by her first name and you will be strung up a tree . no . drawn and quartered then tarred and feathered and then strung up a tree. not a good idea

[SCBeaches]

As it was explained in various places throughout this thread, it is a sign of respect in the south to refer to your elders as Miss Sarah or Mrs. Condon, not by their first name. I am 50 years old and still refer to the elderly women at my church and in my neighborhood as Miss (first name) or Mrs. (last name). It's all in our upbringing....I was not raised here but my parents are both native southerners so I learned southern manners and raised my son to have southern manners and now my grandson is being raised to have southern manners..... You may call people whatever you wish, but you may get some raised eyebrows or a polite, but cold reply. (maybe not so harsh a treatment as cgoggins implies...LOL )

[PalmettoGuy]

Nicely put, SCBeaches. Southern manners are worthy of preservation.

[Luvsdabeach]

Originally Posted by SCBeaches

As it was explained in various places throughout this thread, it is a sign of respect in the south to refer to your elders as Miss Sarah or Mrs. Condon, not by their first name. I am 50 years old and still refer to the elderly women at my church and in my neighborhood as Miss (first name) or Mrs. (last name). It's all in our upbringing....I was not raised here but my parents are both native southerners so I learned southern manners and raised my son to have southern manners and now my grandson is being raised to have southern manners..... You may call people whatever you wish, but you may get some raised eyebrows or a polite, but cold reply. (maybe not so harsh a treatment as cgoggins implies...LOL )

Same here! I just think of it as respecting your elder's.