(Saw this in a recent e-mail. It’s worth sharing)
Southerners never just stand up, say goodbye and leave. There is a process, a 9-step process, and it goes like this.
“About to leave” warning
“We’ve got to get going,” statement
Hugs
Walking to the driveway
One more conversation in the driveway
More hugs
Talking while everyone’s piling in the car
Rolling down the window to say bye one last time
As you pull out of the driveway someone yells, “Watch for the deer.”