The "ooh, you get used to it" is very much a Southern thing. The South, despite its many--very many--drawbacks, many of us accept that there are some things that cannot be easily fixed so it's either get used to it or let it annoy you and we're pretty much a very laid back culture so we're more likely to be "aah well... w/e, here, have some sweet tea and prop your feet up smoke a fat one and focus on relaxing."

Which, by the way, watch out for southerners that try to hug you unless you are ready for a serious commitment, whether it be a relationship or friendship... because that's normally something reserved for friends that are like family or family. This is generally followed by you getting invited to their family gatherings where they try to feed you as much as humanly possible and/or get you hooked up with a single family member.

And despite our rough appearances and demeanor, we're a very touchy feelly lot so don't be surprised if a waitress that's gotten to know you, rubs your shoulder and/or calls you "sweetie" or "sugar" or "honey/hun" then asks what they can get for "ya" or "y'all". It's not disrespectful or ill meaning... it just means we like you and we tend to like anybody until given a reason not to.

And if all else fails, don't worry about the quirks of the south...




You'll get used to it ;)