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Proper Southern Manners Part 6 (Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity)
Proper Southern Manners Part 6 (Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity) In part 6 of the Proper Southern Manners series we will be talking about two of the things we feel are MOST important, Honor and Integrity! Too many children (and adults to be honest) seem to have thrown these right out of the window. Again, these are snippets from a booklet and are by no means all inclusive. We felt that this would at least give us a good starting point. P.S. Make sure to watch for part 7 in the Proper Southern Manners series, “Being a Gentleman” Maintaining Your Honor and Integrity Keep your word – don’t tell someone you will do…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 5 (Courtesy Words and Actions)
Proper Southern Manners Part 5 (Courtesy Words and Actions) Common words of courtesy can take an individual a long ways these days since so few practice them. Some of the common words and actions you will see in the South are: – Say, “Yes sir,” “No sir,” or “Yes ma’am,” “No ma’am.” – Always say, “Please,” “May I,” “Thank You,” “You’re Welcome,” “Excuse Me,” “Pardon Me.” – A man wearing a hat should take it off when indoors. Coaches Paul “Bear” Bryant and Bum Phillips were known for not wearing their hats in enclosed stadiums such as the Superdome in New Orleans. – A hat should also be removed (by…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 4 – How To Address Others
Proper Southern Manners Part 4 – How To Address Others In the 4th part of our series “Proper Southern Manners” we will share the section on how to address others. This is something I have noticed fading away, even in the South (insert gasp here). I actually saw a gentleman reach out to shake a young mans hand and the young man gave him a fist bump. This was during an introduction mind you.** I can only imagine the First Impression that young man made!! Enjoy and please be sure to pass this around to others. Make it a great day, you deserve it!! Tracey How to Address Others An…
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Proper Southern Manners Part 3 (Good Manners At Arm’s Length)
Proper Southern Manners Part 3 (Good Manners At Arm’s Length) Many have been emailing asking WHEN part three of the series will be ready. Well here it is. These may get a bit long, however, I promise they are well worth it. Let’s get to it! Please be sure to let us know what you think of our “Proper Southern Manners” series. Make it a great day, you deserve it! Tracey Good Manners at Arm’s Length The most personal interaction we commonly have with others is face-to-face contact. The innate intimacy of this social encounter involves a variety of ways in which we can express ourselves for good or ill.…
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An Explanation Of God, By An 8 Year Old. Could You Have Done As Well?
An Explanation Of God, By An 8 Year Old. Could You Have Done As Well? This was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista , CA . He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to ‘explain God.’ I wonder if any of us could have done as well? EXPLANATION OF GOD:‘One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die, so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grownups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way he doesn’t have to take…
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Saying Grace In A Restaurant
Saying Grace in a Restaurant! Last week, I took my children to a restaurant.My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.As we bowed our heads he said,“God is good, God is great.Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you moreif Mom gets us ice-cream for dessert.And Liberty and justice for all!Amen” Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby,I heard a woman remark,“That’s what’s wrong with this country.Kids today don’t even know how to pray.Asking God for ice-cream!Why, I never!” Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me,“Did I do it wrong?Is God mad at me?” As I held him and assured him…
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TIME
TIME A young man learns what’s most important in life from the guy next door. Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days. “Jack, did you hear me?” “Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. It’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said… “Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the…
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Grandma’s Hands
Grandma’s Hands is a wonderful story that everyone should read. Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn’t move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked at me and smiled. ‘Yes, I’m fine, thank you for asking,’ she said in a clear strong voice. ‘I didn’t mean to disturb you,…
