Southern Lucky Charms

Southern Lucky Charms

10 Southern Hospitality Requirements

Okay folks, here is your personal guide to surviving in the south, in a hand basket… well technically it’s a list but you get my point. *waits for applause to stop* Please, please have a seat. No, really you’re too kind. I do this out of the love of my little heart.  Now that I have officially been crowned Queen of Generosity, I feel inclined to do even more! That’s right friends, I’m going to give this thing to ya in double doses.  When you get finished reading this list you will know what “to do”, but what about what “not to do?” Well…no worries I have that part coming too. Just not today, because what kind of friend would I be if I gave you sensory overload? No, no you future belles & gents, I will pace myself.  While I sip my lemonade, on the front porch, in a rocking chair, while Noodles (my four-legged, furry child,) chases rabbits in his dreams…wait I can’t do that!!!!! Summer is over and no matter how hot it gets in the South, the winter is no joke! *Amended Statement* blah blah blah fireplace, Noodles, hot chocolate. Okay, now that’s better.  Anywho, enough chit chat NOT! Grab your pen and paper because class is in session!

1.       Always say excuse me.

·         When you want to get by someone  (think supermarket)

·         When you enter into a conversation

2.       Always say please

·         When you request anything

3.       Always say sir or ma’am

·         When answering strangers

·         When speaking to authority figures

·         When speaking to the elderly

·         When speaking to your parents

4.       Always say your prayer at night

5.       Always say your grace

·         When you eat breakfast

·         When you eat lunch

·         When you eat supper

·         When you have a snack (a simple “God is good” will probably suffice)

6.       Always say you’re sorry

·         When you’re wrong

·         When you’re right (depending on who you’re arguing with)

7.       Always say I love you

·         When you really do

·         When you leave home

·         When you hang up your phone

·         When you talk to your parents

·         When you talk to your children

8.       Always do your chores

9.       Always do it right the first time

10.   Always answer your Mother’s call

·         When you’re mad

·         When she’s mad

·         When she calls your phone….period