Just a little Southern Etiquette....

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Just a little Southern Etiquette....
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Sun, 10-12-2003 - 7:50pm

Just in case anyone might be travelling to the South, perhaps visiting Stel or myself, here's a little info that might provide useful:


Southern Etiquette
PERSONAL HYGIENE

While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.


Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone, deodorant is a waste of good money. 


Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no-no, as they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of finger foods.


DINING OUT

When decanting wine, make sure that you tilt the paper cup, and pour slowly so as not to "bruise" the fruit of the wine.   If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.


ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME

A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table... no matter how good his manners are.


DATING (Outside the Family)

Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.


Be aggressive. Let her know you are interested: "I've been wanting to go out with you since I read that stuff on the men's bathroom wall two years ago.


Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 10:00 p.m.; Others might say Monday.  If it is the latter, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.


THEATER ETIQUETTE

Crying babies should be taken to the lobby and picked up immediately after the movie has ended.


Refrain from talking to characters on the screen. Tests have proven they can't hear you.


WEDDINGS

Livestock is usually a poor choice for a wedding gift. 


Kissing the bride more than five seconds may get you shot. 


For the groom, at least rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund and a  clean bowling shirt can create a tacky appearance. 


Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.


DRIVING ETIQUETTE

Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun is loaded and the deer is in sight.


When approaching a four way stop, the vehicle with  the largest tires always has the right of way.  Never tow another car using pantyhose and duct tape.


When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask  her to bring beer back.


Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.


Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.


TIPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Never take a beer to a job interview.


Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.


It's considered tacky to take a cooler to church.


If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.


Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered tacky to drive a U-haul to the funeral home.


 Y'all come see us Soon, here?..
~~tracy


 


 

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Sun, 10-12-2003 - 9:20pm

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Sun, 10-12-2003 - 9:43pm
Literally laughing OUT LOUD. Dh wants to know just what the hec is going on in the study!! Thanks Tracy, I'll keep them all in mind if I ever get back that way! Very funny. Hilary
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Sun, 10-12-2003 - 10:50pm
ROFL,

Y'all come see us Soon, here?..
~~tracy

Well Tracy, I surely do thanke for all this good information!
I wouldn't want to make a social faux pas.
Thanks for passing these along!

~Golly~

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Mon, 10-13-2003 - 7:40am
Forgive my manners, Ms Tracy, ma'am.

I did not respond to this *charming* post of yours in a timely fashion:)

It was QUITE amusing, my dear, and yes, y'all are all welcome any ole time

* so-stella *

* Stel *

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Mon, 10-13-2003 - 8:31am
ROFLMAO--Did you make those up?? NOT!!! mel

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Mon, 10-13-2003 - 10:22am
oh boy, that's too funny!!!!!!!

kim ;)