Women in NC compared to Northeast and Midwest (Charlotte, Raleigh: appointed, live)

[vasinger]

Originally Posted by nyxmike

No, they wear black Gucci gloves.

Gucci


TACKY! No Southern woman would be that trendy. They would shop at thrift store and find something vintage.

[nyxmike]

Originally Posted by vasinger

Gucci


TACKY! No Southern woman would be that trendy. They would shop at thrift store and find something vintage.

Exactly my point.

[jeannie216]

Originally Posted by vasinger

I have to disagree there. Its also mannerisms. Maybe its less so these days, but northern women tend to be a lot more direct. Southern women do smile more- but sometimes there's poison behind that smile. My mother was a beauty queen from Richmond, and whenever she got mad at my daddy, she would smile at him.

Also, she did enjoy living in the north when she did because on average northern women tended to be a lot plainer (this is generalizing of course) and less attention to being perfectly dressed or having a pressed look.

In Richmond, my mother was among other women who were on the same level of high maintenance, so she had a lot more competition.

Southern women are a lot different than Northern women also- because they love cooking for funerals! Whenever a funeral happens, my mother would go get out her cookbook for some green bean cassarole (with velveta of course)

And she always wore make up. Southern women like to wear a lot more make up on average than northern women.

Remember these are just generalizations- but they are often universal and the norm.

I know I'm jumping in here without reading all the posts, but wanted to share my husband's opinion of Southern women....because of upbringing, values, slower life pace, and I'm sure many other factors, Southern women are, by far, more attractive, overall then anywhere else in the U.S. Please don't get mad at me, just my husband's opinion. Honestly though growing up in Northern NJ, I always had that belief too, that women from the South had some kind of charm and beauty that women up North didn't have...kind of like the Scarlett O'Hara type........

[NCN]

Originally Posted by patty nj

I read that twice and still don't understand what you're trying to say I'm afraid I'll be the one constantly saying What? Huh?

Proper word is "Pardon."

[NCN]

Originally Posted by nyxmike

LOL Check out Heather Childers on News14 Carolina!

Very good example. I don't know where she is from, but she acts like a true Southern Belle. I hope it can't be faked. Doesn't she make all the other news people look like amatuers?

[NCN]

Originally Posted by nyxmike

Oh ok

Guess that explains why there is better shopping up there - because people (especially women) will actually buy the clothes.

I recently spent a lot of time shopping on QVC and was constantly saying, "But give me something I would wear." They are showing long sleeves and hoods on sweaters in July and August?? They have a good concept, but they need to adjust for their audience. Show us some sundresses, shorts, etc.

I usually buy my Winter coats in Spring. Spring coats are just about the perfect weight for North Carolina Winters.

I was taught to create my own style. What looks good this season, may not look the best on me.

There are three books that will help one dress better:

Color me a season (Helps you find the best colors for YOU.)
The science of sexy (Helps you find the best style for YOUR BODY.)
Dress for success by John T. Molloy (Hope I didn't spell his name wrong.)
(Tells what others think your clothes say about you.)

I don't just go out and buy the latest thing, because it is there. It has to be right for me. I usually buy fewer clothes, but better quality.

[nyxmike]

Originally Posted by North Carolina Native

Very good example. I don't know where she is from, but she acts like a true Southern Belle. I hope it can't be faked. Doesn't she make all the other news people look like amatuers?

She is from Charlotte. Myers Park I believe.

[NCN]

Originally Posted by mhogan10010

I have a friend here in the city that went to college in Chapel Hill. She had a pretty good assessment of the guys in NC. She said that guys in NC were either J.Crew or Nascar. take your pick ladies!

North Carolina has no "guys," they are gentlemen. Guy is a very uncomplimentary term and should be removed from your vocabulary. I don't use the word, but I have noticed lately that when we go out to eat more and more waitresses will say, "What will you guys have." I have seriously thought about getting up from the table and leaving, when addressed that way. In North Carolina we are ladies and gentlemen.

[nyxmike]

Originally Posted by North Carolina Native

North Carolina has no "guys," they are gentlemen. Guy is a very uncomplimentary term and should be removed from your vocabulary. I don't use the word, but I have noticed lately that when we go out to eat more and more waitresses will say, "What will you guys have." I have seriously thought about getting up from the table and leaving, when addressed that way. In North Carolina we are ladies and gentlemen.

You definately need to lighten up a bit. Nobody speaks like that anymore. Maybe in the 1920's..

[NCN]

Originally Posted by nyxmike

You definately need to lighten up a bit. Nobody speaks like that anymore. Maybe in the 1920's..

Then maybe they should learn. Yes some people do speak respectfully to those around them. I think it is very disrespectful to call a woman a guy.

I have always been accustomed to hearing Mam and Sir.

A guy is a person of grotesque appearance.
The word originated with a man named "Guy" who tried to blow up the British Parliament. He was executed.
verb guy--to make fun of.

I have never liked the word even when it referred to men. I looked it up hoping to find I was wrong. My instincts were right.