When you move to the south

[Square Wheels]

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

[Razors Edge ★]

2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

I think the IQ points slowly drop off and then you do it naturally?

[Wilbur ★]

Do you mean "squeal like a pig" funny? 

[Square Wheels]

5 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Do you mean "squeal like a pig" funny? 

That ain't funny.

[maddmaxx ★]

No need.  The accent is so pervasive that in a few years yall sound just like them.

[Road Runner]

It just takes a few years of normal conversation with locals.  Until then, they will think you are the one who talks funny and they will enjoy listening to your yankee accent.

[jsharr ★]

12 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

Well bless your naïve heart.

[petitepedal ★]

Given time..it happens..unless you talk Yankee on a regular basis...My poor brain and ears..after living in Texas for a year I made a trip to visit my Eastern Tennessee family ..2 different types of southern blended with my northern MN accent 

[Road Runner]

Not sure where you might be moving to in the South, but you have a lot more to worry about getting used to the heat, humidity and hurricanes than you do dealing with the funny talk.  

Also, the level of rudeness is greatly lessened in the South versus Boston.  You might have to make some slight adjustments in your daily interactions with others.  

[shootingstar]

When do you think you'll hear about the interview outcome?

I was in the U.S. ...Boston and Cape Cod area for about 10 days.  I found myself starting to take on a certain accent for certain words..  towards end.

It may well be because I already know of another language that is heavily based on word tones.  So for whatever reason, that might cause me in unintentionally start to mimic..

[ChrisL]

16 minutes ago, Road Runner said:

Not sure where you might be moving to in the South, but you have a lot more to worry about getting used to the heat, humidity and hurricanes than you do dealing with the funny talk.  

Also, the level of rudeness is greatly lessened in the South versus Boston.  You might have to make some slight adjustments in your daily interactions with others.  

Southern hospitality is a thing. I always found it odd how friendly people were in the south.   

When I worked for that firm based out of Memphis we had a brilliant PHD on staff.  But she sounded like a southern belle and wouldn’t let you call her Dr, she was Sandy.  I couldn’t do it and compromised with ma’m.  Chriiiiiis, pleeeease caaall me Saaandy. 

 

[Square Wheels]

36 minutes ago, Road Runner said:

Not sure where you might be moving to in the South, but you have a lot more to worry about getting used to the heat, humidity and hurricanes than you do dealing with the funny talk.  

Also, the level of rudeness is greatly lessened in the South versus Boston.  You might have to make some slight adjustments in your daily interactions with others.  

Jackson, TN  I was only there for 24 hours, but the weather was about the same as what I left - it was unusually hot here though.

I can handle less rude.

30 minutes ago, shootingstar said:

When do you think you'll hear about the interview outcome?

Already accepted the offer.

[BuffJim]

4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Jackson, TN  I was only there for 24 hours, but the weather was about the same as what I left - it was unusually hot here though.

I can handle less rude.

Already accepted the offer.

Woohoo!

[sheep_herder ★]

59 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

Yes, just like when we decided to move north. Nothing like being stopped on campus and asked to say certain words for folks' friends. Yes this did happen.

[Wilbur ★]

5 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Already accepted the offer.

Cool!  They got your company vehicle all spruced up for you.

[Kirby]

Brian Kelly developed a Louisiana accent in the matter of hours.

[Square Wheels]

3 minutes ago, Wilbur said:

Cool!  They got your company vehicle all spruced up for you.

My wife doesn't do flags.

She found a pride parade the town recently had.  One person was carrying this flag, she said she'd hang that one.

[sheep_herder ★]

There was a young lady that worked at the local art museum. She was originally from Florida, but had lived in Montana for many years. She was amazed how her accent deepened each time she visited with us for short periods of time.

[Tizeye]

Ya'll gonna luze yure fer'in accent. It aint gonna take no specall train'n to speek normul.

Gonna lern how to spel too.

Fur dinne gona get me sun nice catfish n grits!

[Square Wheels]

7 minutes ago, Tizeye said:

Fur dinne gona get me sun nice catfish n grits!

I'm vegan, I'm screwed.

[Tizeye]

1 minute ago, Square Wheels said:

I'm vegan, I'm screwed.

You will like grits.

[ChrisL]

30 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Jackson, TN  I was only there for 24 hours, but the weather was about the same as what I left - it was unusually hot here though.

I can handle less rude.

Already accepted the offer.

Crazy, I accepted a verbal offer today too!?!? Waiting to hear next steps. 

[Razors Edge ★]

2 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

I'm vegan, I'm screwed.

Virginia is the South   Come on down.  Me and @Old No. 7 won't even require you to adopt a special accent!

[Razors Edge ★]

34 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Jackson, TN  I was only there for 24 hours, but the weather was about the same as what I left - it was unusually hot here though.

I've driven past Jackson TN a few times and EVERY TIME is was bone-chillingly cold. You're gonna love it, though.

[Thaddeus Kosciuszko]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

I think people from Boston already know how to do that.

 

Oh, and congratulations Square One!  I think you're about to embark on an incredible journey; a new segment of your life filled with opportunities.   

[maddmaxx ★]

Congrats wheels.  You can probably find a shop down there to turn the Beemer into a pickup.

[Razors Edge ★]

Another bonus is that moving from Boston -> Jackson nets you either a big housing upgrade or a big capital gains win!!!!

[Airehead]

46 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Jackson, TN  I was only there for 24 hours, but the weather was about the same as what I left - it was unusually hot here though.

I can handle less rude.

Already accepted the offer.

Congratulations, I can help you with southern stuff. 

[Airehead]

I have a vegan gumbo recipe you will like. 

[Square Wheels]

13 minutes ago, Razors Edge said:

Another bonus is that moving from Boston -> Jackson nets you either a big housing upgrade or a big capital gains win!!!!

No gains, but we'll have a bigger house and smaller mortgage.  Maybe get down to 10 years and a smaller payment than what we have.

Huge drawback for me, no basement.  Will likely leave my tools here.

[Road Runner]

39 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

I'm vegan, I'm screwed.

Just don't mention it to anyone.  Also, don't go to lunch with "the guys".  You may never hear the end of it.

[Wilbur ★]

Something tells me "chowda" might be a problem.

[Kirby]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

Already accepted the offer.

Congratulations!!  Very happy for you.  Is it similar to the type of work you did before or something different?

[Bikeguy]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

Already accepted the offer.

Congratulations...

2 hours ago, Road Runner said:

Also, the level of rudeness is greatly lessened in the South versus Boston.  You might have to make some slight adjustments in your daily interactions with others.  

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

I can handle less rude.

   I read RR'a post a bit differently than you did...  

Congratulations again...  

So now you get to pack up a house full of stuff and move.  I hate doing that.... 

[Bikeguy]

33 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

Huge drawback for me, no basement.  Will likely leave my tools here.

You can build a shed. 

[Airehead]

35 minutes ago, Square Wheels said:

No gains, but we'll have a bigger house and smaller mortgage.  Maybe get down to 10 years and a smaller payment than what we have.

Huge drawback for me, no basement.  Will likely leave my tools here.

Third garage. Very common. 

[Ralphie ★]

10 minutes ago, Bikeguy said:

You can build a shed. 

With a substantial foundation. 

[Randomguy]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

Already accepted the offer.

What offer?  What did I miss?

[petitepedal ★]

When do you start? How soon do you move?

[Kirby]

30 minutes ago, Randomguy said:

What offer?  What did I miss?

THE offer, not the first offer.

[shootingstar]

2 hours ago, Square Wheels said:

My wife doesn't do flags.

She found a pride parade the town recently had.  One person was carrying this flag, she said she'd hang that one.

So the game plan is to find a place for awhile there?

I know the feeling.....since I had to find a place in Alberta when I was 51 yrs. for my new job. I knew no one who lived in Alberta. Zero. So well into my career...and no professional nor personal contacts in prairie city. One good friend in Toronto still has rest of her family here in prairie city. 

However dearie lived here for last 2 yrs. of his career (when I lived and worked in Toronto), so he showed me some basic things about the city and of course, this is how I learned the interconnected park pathway system rhoughtout the city...since we rode together.

Dearie was supportive of me and joined me finding a place (not what I first rented) but what was bought later. Then he eventually bought stuff to suit him when he was spending time with me here. 

[Further]

Have you already bought a house ?

[maddmaxx ★]

1 hour ago, maddmaxx said:

Congrats wheels.  You can probably find a shop down there to turn the Beemer into a pickup.

[Longjohn ★]

1 hour ago, Square Wheels said:

Huge drawback for me, no basement.  Will likely leave my tools here

Maybe you can have Dr. Mickin whip you up a tool shed?

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

Congratulations on the job and the move. Big adjustment from Bahston to Jackson TN. You will fare well!

[Longjohn ★]

 

[Kzoo]

2 hours ago, Kirby said:

Brian Kelly developed a Louisiana accent in the matter of hours.

Wasn’t he from Boston?

[Kirby]

4 minutes ago, Kzoo said:

Wasn’t he from Boston?

Originally, yes.  Can't you hear the Boston accent?

[smudge ★]

Oh HELL no!!  No tool left behind!  TN has always intrigued me. I'll spend a week there helping you build a tool shed.  

[2Far ★]

4 hours ago, Square Wheels said:

is someone assigned to teach you to talk funny?

You’ve got that covered.

 

And, no, you’ll never talk like a local.