This is the weekend ALL of us SEC fans wait for. I get to root for Alabama to upset the only other team in the SEC with an identity crisis... then root for Ole Miss to beat the dogs tomorrow. LOVE IT!!
I was born and raised down in the delta of Mississippi and was surrounded by this behavior. It’s how I am and they are the same values that I am *trying* to instill in my daughters. Making sure everyone has food and drink before you even consider getting a plate...
For men, it’s just like you say, opening doors, yes ma’aam and no ma’am. There is something to be said also for women. There’s a difference in being a woman and being a lady. (ref:Laura Bush vs. Moochelle Obama).
I live in Middle TN now and I still see it, but it’s not as prevalent. However, I have not had anyone react negatively to me for holding a door open.
Lost my dad to AML (leukemia) three months ago. His treatments gave us 9 months. While I will say it was good for us to have him for that time, it was very hard for him. He is resting now.