Topic: Southern Habits
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Tue 11/04/08 07:51 AM


How do you think i feel, i am a C0CKney! and i live in HORNchurch.


I'm very tempted to answer Dan...............


What that you said? You are tempted to play with my C0ckney?

ChelleBelle's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:51 AM


hiya thumper sugah! devil :wink:




ello darlin,, hows you




can't complain...hows u???

thumper95's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:52 AM
preparing for an interview,, and getting ready to start school

ChelleBelle's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:53 AM

preparing for an interview,, and getting ready to start school



good for you darlin happy

thumper95's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:54 AM
thank you,, figured i needed some smarts if i want to make money so i am taking the plunge

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Tue 11/04/08 07:55 AM

People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.

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Tue 11/04/08 07:57 AM


good for you darlin happy


Hey there sweetie!!!

How's the southern darlin this mornin????

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Tue 11/04/08 07:58 AM


People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


that seems to be the general consensus.

BonnyMiss's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:59 AM



How do you think i feel, i am a C0CKney! and i live in HORNchurch.


I'm very tempted to answer Dan...............


What that you said? You are tempted to play with my C0ckney?


And Hornchurch, Essex

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Tue 11/04/08 07:59 AM


People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


I'm PROUD to have grown up in the south with all these wonderful southern females!!!!!

franshade's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:59 AM



People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


that seems to be the general consensus.


makes you wonder, why someone would be offended?

so long as it's not said derogatorily, let it go, whats the big deal, and if it offends you let them know again nicely - there is no harm nor insult meant.

thumper95's photo
Tue 11/04/08 07:59 AM



People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


I'm PROUD to have grown up in the south with all these wonderful southern females!!!!!




yer not the only one there fella,,,, i wouldnt trade it for any other spot in the country,, where else you gonna find the right food???

beachbum069's photo
Tue 11/04/08 08:01 AM
The only time I've ever been confused by regional names was when I was shopping in GA and the clerk asked me if I would like my stuff sacked. I was like ???????????. Bags are sacks there.

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Tue 11/04/08 08:05 AM

The only time I've ever been confused by regional names was when I was shopping in GA and the clerk asked me if I would like my stuff sacked. I was like ???????????. Bags are sacks there.


maybe your "stuff" needed putting in a sack! Not everyone wants to see another's "stuff"! flowerforyou :wink:

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Tue 11/04/08 08:05 AM




People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


I'm PROUD to have grown up in the south with all these wonderful southern females!!!!!




yer not the only one there fella,,,, i wouldnt trade it for any other spot in the country,, where else you gonna find the right food???


YEP......Porterhouse over a hickory fire and Baked potatos!!!!

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Tue 11/04/08 08:06 AM


The only time I've ever been confused by regional names was when I was shopping in GA and the clerk asked me if I would like my stuff sacked. I was like ???????????. Bags are sacks there.


maybe your "stuff" needed putting in a sack! Not everyone wants to see another's "stuff"! flowerforyou :wink:


NOR anyone's sack either!!!!! rofl rofl

BonnyMiss's photo
Tue 11/04/08 08:08 AM





People in the south, mostly females, I don't know exactly what the males might use, we call people "hon, sugar, darlin, etc". Most of the time, it's a form of endearment, but you'll find waitresses, clerks, etc. that don't know you, referring to you in one of these ways, simply acknowleding that you exist since we don't know your name. Twice, in the past month I've been reproached because I called someone "hon". Neither time did I know this persons name, one even after 4 emails wouldn't sign or say his name, the other mocked me in a thread. Since there's people from all over in these forums, do you find it offensive to be called any of the names mentioned above?


just done to make others feel welcomed - not derogatory.


I'm PROUD to have grown up in the south with all these wonderful southern females!!!!!




yer not the only one there fella,,,, i wouldnt trade it for any other spot in the country,, where else you gonna find the right food???


YEP......Porterhouse over a hickory fire and Baked potatos!!!!


You cannot fool me any longer ! I know Porterhouse is a steak and I also know that the hickory you are referring to is that mouse that ran up the clock. I may be British but I'm cottoning on to you Americans.:tongue:

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Tue 11/04/08 08:09 AM


You cannot fool me any longer ! I know Porterhouse is a steak and I also know that the hickory you are referring to is that mouse that ran up the clock. I may be British but I'm cottoning on to you Americans.:tongue:


rofl rofl rofl rofl

Mr_Music's photo
Tue 11/04/08 08:11 AM
Even regional differences can vary immensely from even one state away. About twenty years ago, I went with my then-roommate to lower Michigan for a wedding. Getting the munchies, but not wanting to spoil my dinner, I went to the local convenience store to buy a box of potato chips. This is a common thing in Wisconsin -- a box containing two bags of potato chips, sort-of like a picnic pack. They looked at me like I had three heads. They had never even HEARD of something so "ridiculous" as a BOX of chips!

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Tue 11/04/08 08:11 AM



You cannot fool me any longer ! I know Porterhouse is a steak and I also know that the hickory you are referring to is that mouse that ran up the clock. I may be British but I'm cottoning on to you Americans.:tongue:


rofl rofl rofl rofl


rofl rofl

ah bonnyyyyyyyyy, cotton is on a stalk!