When we first moved to the South (rural area), we'd be out walking for a little exercise or just taking a trip to the corner store about a mile up the road. Without fail, drivers would slow down or stop and ask us if we needed a ride. They finally got used to us and would just wave.

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Originally posted by florida boy:
Every other rural road is named after a Church.

Olive Chapel Road, baby!!

“Yes, ma’am” and “Yes, sir” are the expected norm and sincerely spoken.