Category Archives: Manners, Traditions, and Etiquette

Respect for The Dead

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

I attended the funeral of my cousin a while back. It was held at a small Baptist church in the middle of farming country here in the rural part of Florida. As the funeral procession drove from the church to … Continue reading →

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Some Notes on Southern Manners and Etiquette

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Here are various matters of manners that I found on the web and by just asking people about the topic of Southern manners and etiquette. • Funerals – Stop and pull over for a funeral procession unless doing so would … Continue reading →

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Those Who Set an Example

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

While much of what we learn comes from reading, it is from observing those who set a good example that we get the most understanding. What person has had the most influence on you regarding Southern Hospitality, manners, and etiquette? … Continue reading →

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The High-Five Nation

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This is from an excellent op-ed article in The New York Times. Titled The High-Five Nation, it discusses something that I often notice – the complete lack of humility in much of American society. Everyone who aspires to be thought … Continue reading →

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