Stereotypes In The South Essay

Given all that has been written or said about the South, Northern people have many stereotypes about the South and Southern people. Some of the stereotypes are how Southern people carry themselves, what they like to eat, or how they communicate. From my personal experiences, most of these stereotypes are false statements. From my point of view, I feel as if the Northern people think we are less manner and uneducated, basically judging the South without experiencing the lifestyle we live. Northern people view the South from discrimination, to poverty, and describe how each gender does things differently. Non-Southern people have a typical belief that Southern people are uncivilized, illiterate, and consume different types of foods; however, …show more content…
From my personal perspective during my early childhood; my parents taught me discipline and to always use your manners. “Yes ma’am” or “No sirs” are manners we use when we speak to our parents, or elders. This shows people that we are well manner and shows respects to others that have authority over us. Living in the South, we always greet everyone, even though we do not know that person. Gentlemen open doors for women and I was taught to always say thank you every time someone does something polite for me. Etiquette is something that has traditionally been very important in the South. The South is most known for “Southern Hospitality”. Good manners are what make Southerners different from those who aren 't from …show more content…
Fried chicken, corn bread, and greens, and etc are some of the Southern food we like to eat. For as long as there has been a South, and people who think of themselves as Southerners, food has been central to the region’s image, its personality, and its character. In the article of “Food For Thought”, the author says “In the hearts and minds of southerners from the past and present, only one thing could possibly embody such traits and induce such sentiment: southern food” (Latshaw 107).Northern people think our food is too greasy or too salty; others say we do not eat healthy. Not all our food is greasy or fried. We have different varieties for people to eat while they are at the South such as: fresh veggies, pasta, beans, or a salad. We switch up on the things we like to eat, and make casseroles. I love when my family has Sunday Dinner because we all are reunited and come together. In addition, Southern food has history. People love to eat and it’s a wonderful thing to discover. My family likes fried chicken and rice and gravy because it’s a tradition we make every Sunday. On the hand, Non-Southern people consume Southern food more than Southern people do. The article “Food for Thought” made a statement saying, “Even for people who presently reside in a non-southern state, having ever lived in the South makes them more likely than those who never lived in the South to eat southern food occasionally” (Latshaw