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NDL, Go spend some time in rural Gaston County,then split the difference between there and Charlotte, and you pretty much have Greenville.
I appreciate your input. If Greenville's a cross between rural Gaston Co and Charlotte, it sounds much like where I am currently at.
I like where I currently live, although from here I would probably wanna go semi rural/rural. If it sounds like I am tiptoeing my way around my move to Greenville, it's because I am.
I have lived in, and around, Charlotte, and you wouldn't believe the differences there are in both the attitudes, and customs, of the people who live in this region.
Had I stayed in Gaston, I could easily make my home here. Folks here are reserved, but friendly towards outsiders. People pitch in in making their town a better place. I can't say enough good things about Gaston Co. folks. If not for work opportunities out in western SC, I would have likely stayed put in Gaston until my death.
I contrast this to folks in parts of York County, SC, who are markedly different; a lot of people are suspicious towards outsiders, people keep to themselves, and much of their socializing is contained within their families.
Although the areas are similar on paper, they are markedly different in character.
I'm from an area north of Charlotte. I was raised to pull over for funeral processions. I always will do that.
The gift giving tradition you speak of is not something I have ever heard of and I am in my mid-50's.
I thank you for your input.
I think pulling over for funeral processions is a very nice and thoughtful way to pay your respects.
The last funeral procession that I had participated in, was in NY. We were one of several cars in the procession; we all burned our headlamps and we had our flashers on.
Our procession was headed southbound on a local road, and we all proceeded to make a left turn to head onto the highway. In making a left turn onto the highway, it necessitated our crossing over lanes of opposing traffic.
A couple of the cars in our procession didn't make the traffic light, yet they continued to follow the rest of us onto the highway. This forced cars in the opposing traffic lanes to stop for the remaining two cars in our procession - even though the traffic light had turned green, and technically, they had the right of way.
Between the battle of the right of way, a screaming match between motorists ensued. This is normal. Even when it comes to funeral processions.
Now all of y'all have a hint about why I am big on Southern traditions and customs .
When my Wife & I got married almost 20 years ago, I suggested that she register with Home Depot or Lowes, but no dice. I tried everything.
Apparently, she came home this evening, and told me that when a Southern couple marries, the groom is given a gift from his inlaws?
Is that so? Can anyone fill me in on this tradition?
She may be refering to a dowry. Old tradition nobody I know has even thought of before.
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Since we're on the topic of traditions, I suppose I can wait to find this out when I move to the area, but the impatient part of me has to ask:
Do y'all stop/pull over for funeral processions, when you see a funeral procession approaching you (opposite traffic)?
It's practiced in the Charlotte area (outside of Charlotte, of course ).
Are there any other traditions or sayings common to Greenville?
Of course, youre suppose to pull over/stop for a funeral procession. I can only think of one or two times I wasnt able to stop safely, so I just slowed down as much as I safely could.
I think pulling over for funeral processions is a very nice and thoughtful way to pay your respects.
The last funeral procession that I had participated in, was in NY. We were one of several cars in the procession; we all burned our headlamps and we had our flashers on.
Our procession was headed southbound on a local road, and we all proceeded to make a left turn to head onto the highway. In making a left turn onto the highway, it necessitated our crossing over lanes of opposing traffic.
A couple of the cars in our procession didn't make the traffic light, yet they continued to follow the rest of us onto the highway. This forced cars in the opposing traffic lanes to stop for the remaining two cars in our procession - even though the traffic light had turned green, and technically, they had the right of way.
Between the battle of the right of way, a screaming match between motorists ensued. This is normal. Even when it comes to funeral processions.
Now all of y'all have a hint about why I am big on Southern traditions and customs .
Dangerous. How does one know if opposing traffic will proceed or not?
According to this you are NOT exempt from traffic signals in a funeral procession in SC.
Dangerous. How does one know if opposing traffic will proceed or not?
According to this you are NOT exempt from traffic signals in a funeral procession in SC.
I dont think Ive ever been to, or seen a funeral procession, that wasnt escorted, or at the very least had an escort through a town or city, that didnt have police at red lights allowing the procession to get through red lights or stop signs, etc. without stopping. I will admit though, most of the funerals Ive been to have had the services at the church where the person was buried, or had graveside services where the casket was already there.
She may be refering to a dowry. Old tradition nobody I know has even thought of before.
Ah yes. I thank you for your reply, and for bringing back to remembrance a long forgotten tradition.
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Of course, youre suppose to pull over/stop for a funeral procession. I can only think of one or two times I wasnt able to stop safely, so I just slowed down as much as I safely could.
I'm glad that folks in SC show proper respect and consideration towards the deceased, and their family.
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Dangerous. How does one know if opposing traffic will proceed or not?
According to this you are NOT exempt from traffic signals in a funeral procession in SC.
I am aware of that , but the point was to contrast a difference in attitudes (and while mine is but one example, it's an illustration of the type of coarse behavior that's seen daily).
Okay, I'm an old school conservative SC boy, but the idea of running off the road into grass on the right just because a funeral procession is coming at you in the opposite lane is stupid and unsafe.Give them the courtesy of yielding the right of way so they can all stay together.Just go slow and let them pass.
First thing that came to mind was they gave you their daughter...isn't that a gift?
When I kicked off this thread, everything that I wrote was tongue and cheek ...
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When my ex asked my father if he could have my hand in marriage he told my ex "Her hand!?! You've got to take the entire package or its no deal!!!😝
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My apologies.
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