How Growing Up in the South has Shaped My Character

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Many wonderful memories come to mind when I think about my life growing up in the South. Family barbeques, friendly people, and neighbors that will help you in a time of need are only a few of the good things about growing up in the South. Neighbors will knock on your door and ask to borrow some sugar. Friends will bring you homemade soup when you are sick. There is almost always a kind person to help you if you are stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire. The South if full of wonderful people. If there were ever a natural disaster such as a hurricane, the best place to be is in the South because we pull together and help one another in times of need. Southern culture has taught me many good values that I live by even today. Manners have always been very important to Southerners. We must respect our elders and say yes ma’am and no ma’am. Saying please and thank you are also extremely important. A child being disrespectful was not tolerated, at least not in the home where I was raised. Most of the childhood friends I had growing up were raised the same way. Everyone was expe...

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