As seen on Sweet Southern Prep -- good tips to remember:
Southern Do's for a Good Conversation
Social Graces by Ann Platz and Susan Wales
- Share the conversation. Let everyone take a turn.
- Keep the talk interesting and light.
- Never embarrass your hostess.
- Never ask what something costs.
- Never use rude or shocking language.
- Keep personal problems private, especially at another's expense.
- Be sincere with your compliments.
- Correct your spouse's etiquette, grammar, or behavior in private.
- Talk with the people on your left and on your right when dining.
- Be honest.
- Listen carefully.
- Be respectful.
- Learn to compromise.
However, I can't always say that I have as much fun when I follow ALL these rules . . . I think that you should still be yourself above all else -- unless yourself is obnoxious and tasteless. You should certainly just pretend at that point.
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