I can well understand. LOL My Pen-Pal from England came for a visit in the early 70’s and laughed when she first heard me speak. She said she had no idea we here in southern IN talk with such a southern accent. She still says you-all in her emails to me. Also says have a nice day. These two remarks are what she told family at home about my area. Everyone in the stores wished everyone a nice day. She was touched and remarked it was very thoughtful.
On a visit here my sister remarked how friendly everybody is, exchanging “good morning” on our walks or engaging in conversation with store clerks etc. I remember once I was walking in Rome and saw an old man sitting on a chair painting a gate. As I approached he kept looking at me so I said “good morning”..silence..then “Do you know me”? “No” “Then why do you talk to me”..I was kind of shocked at his rudeness, but my sister explained that if you do not know the person any attempt to a conversation would be misinterpreted.....