When can I call myself a Southerner?

[Apocalypse]

I'd just push her away, if I had to do anything. That way, the force is spread so there is less chance of her getting hurt.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara
You should never hit anyone, especially not someone weaker than you.

I'm not a pacifist, che. I will defend myself against someone trying to physically attack me, even if it is a woman.

[chequita guevara]

Bunnygrrl comes from a strong matriarchal family. While I might be able to outpower her, her mother, her aunts, a few of her cousins, and maybe even her grandmother could take me out. I am well aware of the power of a woman.

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
I'm not a pacifist, che. I will defend myself against someone trying to physically attack me, even if it is a woman.

I'm not a pacifist either, but there are other ways to defend yourself than inflecting physical harm on someone. You can walk or run away, for example. You can push the person away. You can dodge until they feel foolish. Physical violence, even in self-defence, should be a last resort.

Besdies, she might have bigger friends and family who might not see things the way you do. Or the police might not take your word that you were defending yourself.

[Ramo]

You don't like grits, che?!?!? Looks like someone needs to be re-educated.

You must at least like liver and onions.

[Imran Siddiqui]

One other thing about chivalry I never got:

Watch your mouth in front of a lady. Well women curse just as much as men these days (as well they should), so what's the point of that anymore?

[Apocalypse]

It's not good to cuss in general. It also makes you seem less mature. And I don't know about you, but I can't stand little girls (and boys) cussing when there is little reason to.

[Imran Siddiqui]

I like cursing. It brings more emotion into the words. Cursing is good and people should do it more . Why are these words censored anyway?

[JohnT]

I didn't have real pizza until I went north, that is for sure. The closest thing the South has to a decent pizza chain is the regional "Mellow Mushroom" chain of pizzerias (1 in Athens GA, a few in Atlanta, 1 in Knoxville, some others probably) where the ingredients are different from the other pizzerias... they're fresh.

Hey, Imran! My wife bought a child-rearing book a few months ago after the baby was born and is really trying to follow it's precepts... How to Raise a Lady. Here are some heartless, cruel rules for you to get into a lather about and bring up at the next Womyn's Issue Awareness Raising meeting (or wherever you're getting your indoctrination):

... Always, always use "Please", "Thank You", and "You're Welcome."

... Non-familial adults should always be addressed by "Sir" or "Ma'am." This should last as a blanket rule until the age of 15 or so, then the child should be allowed to make allowances (as well as if the adult asks otherwise).

... she must remove all headgear (except for kerchiefs) upon sitting down to eat.

... she must bow her head and is respectful of any blessing before meals, regardless of faith.

... While introductions are being performed, she does not roll her eyes, scowl, or otherwise show extreme displeasure when an adult relative is determined to pinch her cheek, pat her head, or hug her, but simply puts up with it the best she can. She will be confronted with far more unappealing social situations later in her life.

Rules for the parents:

... Always, always use "Please", "Thank You", and "You're Welcome".

... Never, ever correct your child in public on his/her manners.

... Always knock before entering their room, even for 3 year olds.

... Let your child know when a discussion has become a decision.

... Always include your daughter when performing introductions.

[JohnT]

Oh, and cursing is bad manners. For boys and girls.

[Apocalypse]

I like cursing. It brings more emotion into the words. Cursing is good and people should do it more . Why are these words censored anyway?

I like cursing too, but it is used too often in many cases. The words lose their impact for when they really need to be used.

Non-familial adults should always be addressed by "Sir" or "Ma'am." This should last as a blanket rule until the age of 15 or so, then the child should be allowed to make allowances (as well as if the adult asks otherwise).

She does not roll her eyes, scowl, or otherwise show extreme displeasure when an adult relative is determined to pinch her cheek, pat her head, or hug her, but simply puts up with it the best she can. She will be confronted with far more unappealing social situations later in her life.

These are the only two I have a problem with.

[Imran Siddiqui]

I like bad manners then .

I don't understand why these certain words are banned. Makes no sense... other than, we've been doing it for years.

And why do you remove your hat while eating? So your cap doesn't get dirty ? And I've never called anyone 'Sir' or "Ma'am' unless I'm at work .

[Imran Siddiqui]

These are the only two I have a problem with.

I have a problem with the first one as well. The 2nd one, well I can see why. Spare the manners of the family relative, you'll have to deal with them later.

[Starchild]

Having grown up watching Xena, Buffy, and the like, I would never hit a woman. There's the risk she'll pull out a sword and chop my head off.

Slapping, pulling hair, and scratching are all fair game however.

[Apocalypse]

I don't understand why these certain words are banned. Makes no sense... other than, we've been doing it for years.

They are censored hear because otherwise someone's parents might send a nasty e-mail to Apolyton. Not that anything bad would really happen, it just isn't worth it. And besides, seeing the word that is short for Richard censored is funny.

And why do you remove your hat while eating?

Wearing a hat means that you want to be somewhere else because you want to leave the eating area as soon as possible. Guys are expected to do this too.

The 2nd one, well I can see why. Spare the manners of the family relative, you'll have to deal with them later.

It's just that I've heard too many accounts of girls getting abused by their realitives.