Holy. Cow. Nothing can compare to southern cooking. The rich flavors, the exquisite presentation, southerners take their hunger seriously. People who live in the south definitely have a reputation as

being a bit "plump," and it's because the food is so delicious! 

On the coasts, it's called iced tea. But in the south? You better order sweet tea, because that's what they call it . Actually, you can choose unsweet tea too,

but just make sure the word "sweet" is in there somewhere.

The south is called "The Bible Belt" because there's a church on every corner. Seriously. You'll find almost every Christian denomination possible, and there's a definite Catholic vs. Protestant rivalry.

The one thing they all have in common is that Sunday is the day everyone can be found in their Sunday best, praising Jesus.

You can tell someone lives in the south from their accent, but also from the way they say things. Common words and phrases in the south include "y'all," and "bless

your heart." The latter is often said in place of expletives that southerners are too nice to use.

While some southern women may enjoy past-times of hunting, fishing or watching sports, they all know how to be a lady when necessary. Southern gals paint the town red in their

nicest clothes, and usually have a well coiffed 'do and a face full of makeup. 

One of the things that makes southern living so awesome is the scenery. While you can get to many places quickly on the interstate, taking the back roads is well

worth the slower pace. The beauty of mother nature can cure a bad mood in no time. 

If there's snow in the south (as in, two small flurries), be prepared for panic. Bread, milk and eggs sell out within hours, the entire area shuts down and those

brave enough to drive on the icy roads often end up stuck or stranded. Southerners don't have the tools to survive snow, so when it does hit, it's like Armageddon.

Don't head south unless you're prepared to speak to people in formal terms. Address women as "ma'am" and men as"sir," especially if they are your elders. In the south, children

are raised to be well mannered, no matter the situation.

Even if you don't drink whiskey, you'll know what it is at a young age. You'll be familiar with Jack Daniel and will probably tour the Jack Daniel's

Distillery before you reach high school. 

Don't mess with southerners. Seriously. They are gun owners who aren't afraid to defend themselves. Many in the south own hunting rifles, but you never know which people carry firearms

in case they need to pop a bad guy.