I lived in Selma, Alabama for thirteen months.
No problems, great time of my life.
However, I did learn to interpret the local sayings.
There were some good “left handed compliments.”
There were some soft sounding phrases that were insincere.
“Bless His little old heart,” is an example.
I take issue with that. When I say, "Bless your heart," I really mean it. Totally sincere.