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7 Signs You Were Raised by a Southern Belle

Southern Belles have a distinct style and a charm all their own. If you were lucky enough to be raised by one, you know just what we’re talking about. By definition, a proper southern woman is a proud lady of society dedicated to family and community. Dashed with southern hospitality and a flirtatious, yet chaste, demeanor.

If these characteristics sound familiar to you, consider yourself a fortunate southern belle.

You don’t sweat, you sparkle!

You won’t find a sweaty, hot mess here! Mother always said that southern ladies glisten in the heat.

Your most cherished heirloom: The tattered, stained handwritten recipes from Ma and Mawmaw.

The day you leave the nest is hard on your mother and harder on you when homesickness hits. Luckily, a delicious remedy is only a hot meal away. You turn to the canned-soup casseroles, butter-laden cobblers and mayo-based salads scribbled onto index cards to give yourself a much needed taste of home.

You rarely resort to swear words.

Remember that time when you thought you’d test your mom’s limits and swear for the first time, ever? You learned the hard way when Mama washed your mouth out with soap.

Since then, profanities are reserved for few occasions (and never in front of Mama), like when you scorch the crust on a homemade apple pie, made from an index card recipe.

Fried okra: Your favorite vegetable

As a kid, deep-fried was the only way your mother could get you to eat anything green. As an adult, your palate has become more refined, but there’s still a special place in your heart (and stomach) for fried okra.

Visiting Mom draws out that southern drawl.

The long road home finally ends at mama’s front porch and five minutes into a conversation and suddenly vowels are gliding together, making “pet” and “pit” indistinguishable.

Bless your heart.

You’re a stickler for old-fashioned etiquette.

If the curtsy was still popular practice, you can bet this girl would bob in glee. ‘Til then, you have a mental list of countless rules for social manners and etiquette:

• Hold the door open for strangers
• Write “thank you” notes for gifts
• Have a solid handshake
• You never go to someone’s house without flowers, wine, or food for the host
• You say “please,” “thank you,” “yes, sir,” and “no, ma’am.”
• You keep your elbows off the table
• You know which silverware goes with every meal course
• You always RSVP before the deadline
• Always well groomed

You could save the world with the contents within your purse.

You’re superwoman and ready for any event or occasion. A few of the things you never leave home without:

• Mini First-aid kit
• Fashion tape
• Snacks
• Hand Sanitizer
• Toilet Paper

Though you are prepared, you will need a minute to find what you’re looking for within that bottomless bag!

A southern belle embodies charm, class, and the sense to never disappoint her mother!

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