My roots in this country go back to Jamestown on both sides of my parentage. Though I was raised in the North I've always had an affinity for 'things Southern'. Have always felt the South has been unfairly portrayed. Every summer I'd go visit my 'Southern relations' and over the years came to understand a little of why the 'Bubba' stereotype exists. 'Up north' we're taught to have a good vocabulary and to use it in daily conversation. In the south while you can be educated to use big words in daily conversation is considered 'puttin' on airs'. There's, also a slight tilt to the head forward while speaking as opposed to back slightly as in the north. This makes northerners appear arrogant to those raised in the south. Also, we're taught in the north to 'look directly into the eyes' while speaking. In the south keeping your eyes averted is more respectful, especially in black southern culture. There's more certainly, but these are a few things I noticed while growing up.