Ummm. Wow.
I'm "from the south". I live in southern Louisiana. Just thought I'd clear the air with that first.
With that mentioned, I find it somewhat humorous, and somewhat sad (pathetic even), that you so blantantly
assume what us rude southerners are
really meaning when we say "ma'am" and "sir". And it kinda angers me that you have the audacity to actually tell us what we
truly mean, yet it seems that none of us have actually had any of that cross our minds.
It doesn't take nulear physicist to differentiate a polite/respectful "yes ma'am" from a sarcastic one.
To me, saying "yes/no ma'am" and "yes/no sir" are polite and do imply a level of respect and courtesy, especially when directed at my seniors. And to the general perception of people in the south (yes, I'm making a generalization, but seeing as how I was born and raised here and have lived here for over 30 years as well as have traveled a heckuva lot from Texas to GA, I feel that I have a little bit of qualification to do so), saying "ma'am" and "sir" are considered to be polite and courteous words.
And heaven help you if your momma called out your name and you replied with a loud "WHAT?!"......... :yikes:
Everyone has the right to their own personal beliefs. But the above-quoted post is the kind that irritates the stew outta me because this is putting insinuations behind our words that simply are not true.
As for all us southerners just constantly going around and telling people to "f**k off", well......I just cannot even come back with a response to such an asinine remark.
If people really want a taste of the south, come tailgate before an LSU football game. It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, the color of your skin, or even if you dare to wear the colors supporting the opposing team, you will find yourself having a bunch of rude southerners demand that you stop and eat some good food, have a few drinks, and take part in some fun conversation. As far as "f**k you"s go, that's not too bad of one.