Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

Page 30 text:

28 Intro, to South

Page 29 text:

On her first day at Furman. Wendy Pinson excitedly moves her belongings into Gam-broil dormitory In the midst of the registration crowd. Dorothy Harcheii helps Bob Hayes schedule an appointment for taking his class picturo to go m the Bonhomie. Students catch up on summer news while waiting In hne tor registration Andy Gammon pauses during a hectic registration to smile for his ID picture Ray Langdale and Dr. Maurice Cherry discuss the Spanish openings during registration Registration Orientation 27

Page 31 text:

INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH What adjustments are necessary in coming to Furman from the northern United States? What is the difference between the North and the South? The following catalogue of a few of these differences has been compiled by talking to some Furman students from the North. This is compiled from interviews and is not designed to be comprehensive and may not describe differences between all areas of the North and all areas of the South. Dress: Southerners, especially Southern co-eds. tend to dress-up more for any and every occasion, including going to dinner in the Dining Hall. Northern collegiate dress is usually blue jeans and a flannel shirt. Food: Some Northerners have never heard of or tasted Southern specialties such as grits, black-eyed peas and fried okra. Friendliness: It is a commonly heard myth that Southerners are friendlier than Northerners. Though Northerners may not say hi! to strangers, they are fnendly; in fact, some believe that Northerners may be more willing to involve themselves in deep friendships than Southerners. Manner: Northerners are concerned with being frank and honest more than with being polite, while some Southerners may be polite even when it requires sacrificing total honesty. Religion: The subject is discussed more in the South, and it seems to affect business and daily life more, as in the case of the Blue Laws. Safety: Southerners are basically more trusting; for example, they are less likely to lock doors. Speed: Southerners tend to take life at a slower, more relaxed pace than Northerners. Verbal Expressions: At first, the Southerners’ accent may be hard for Northerners to understand. Also. Southerners use some phrases that are unusual to a Northerner's ear; for example. fixing to go eat.” that suits me. picture taken (instead of made) and mashing a button were new expressions to some Northerners interviewed. Weather: In the South, it gets warmer earlier and stays warmer longer. Some Northerners are also amazed at the small amount of snow necessary to close down Southern activity. Intro, to South 29