The biggest differences in the North and the South are manners and morals. In the South, many children are taught at a young age to respect their elders, which includes referring to adults as "sir" or "ma'am". This generally carries over into a respect for all. Children are taught to share and live by the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Most southerners will do anything to help others, which comes from the southern stereotype of "good ole southern hospitality". This is not to say that all northerners are rude and inconsiderate, however, southerners are usually more willing to help.
Southerners are also known for their morals. They are considered a conservative and religious people. The south is considered the "Bible belt", because church attendance is very high. Southerners are generally very strict on their thoughts of politics, abortion, interracial marriages, and sex before marriage. Not all southerners follow these stereotypes, but they are very common among the majority.
Kelly--take a more critical stance. You say southerners are known for this--by whom? Don't just accept what you think is true--push harder. AND: How does the Golden Rule relate to these moral prohibitions?
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