Getting To Grips With Southern Hospitality – The True Meaning Of Southern Phrases

Published on 05/07/2021
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Over Yonder

The South is an enormous and expansive part of the United States that many people get lost in. But when they finally decide that it is time to ask a local for directions, they could easily end up even more confused. That is because Southerners like to say “over yonder” instead of “over there” when describing where a geographical location is. Luckily, they will probably be pointing in the direction that they are describing when using this phrase, so most people probably figure this one out for themselves.

Over Yonder

Over Yonder

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See To Christmas

This is not some vague or mystical reference to some secret Southern Christmas tradition. Rather, it has a far more grounded meaning, one that has to do with modesty. You see, despite the stereotype of Daisy Duke-type beauties slinging booty shorts to heart-racing effectiveness, many Southerners are actually incredibly fussy when it comes to modesty. The phrase “see to Christmas” refers to how far a person can see up a woman’s legs when she is wearing a skirt that is too short. If you ever hear someone describe your outfit with this phrase, you know that you befouled the dress code.

See To Christmas

See To Christmas

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