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[quote=Anonymous]My 2 cents:

Southerners are raised in what was traditionally the Bible Belt. Christian values are reflected in communications. I was taught if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. But sometimes people still look at you and expect an answer. Which explains phrases like "bless their heart".  Bringing food to the sick, and compassion for those struggling or less fortunate is a value also instilled.  Concern for others was the main focus of my upbringing, also a Chrisitan value.  While these are valid for any Christian, I'd have to say from observances that the main focus on helping others more than one's self may be just a Southern thing, and is probably dwindling in the South as well.  My dad, from the North holds the same values as my mother who's a Southerner.  He focuses on enjoying life, and my mother has always focused on helping and being kind to others in her actions and speech.  He focuses on entertaining and enjoying people.  Wish someone could tell me what the Northern culture focuses on when raising children with Christian values.  As I said, I feel like the values are the same, but maybe the focus communicated is very different.[/quote]

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