Southern Gentleman vs English Gentleman?

[Richmondbread]

Isn't the Southern Gentleman just an American variant of his English cavalier ancestors? Presumably low rent Aristocratic and polished and well mannered. I only ask because a recent experience where an English couple visiting here asked me about best brunch spots in the area, and I gave them some suggestions. They responded with "You're quite the Southern gentleman, it's refreshing!". They said this in a way that made me to believe it was novelty for them , or something to which they aren't accustomed. Are the manners not the same in England? Is the Southern Gentleman more English than the English themselves? I thought the Southern Gentleman way was the same as the English cavalier, but maybe I'm wrong. Is there any real difference between the two?

William Faulkner, a Southern Gentleman:

[Tooting Carmen]

Both are often phoney, though the Southern gentleman probably a bit more.

[Richmondbread]

Both are often phoney, though the Southern gentleman probably a bit more.

What makes you say this? Are you saying it's a fake hospitality?

[PlattitüdenPaule]

Now you`re talking buisness, Meade.
Gotta admit you may have a point there, as Southerners are frequently compared to 17th century English (at least by non ignorant people). I suggest you watch this here:



From my visits to the Usa I certainly can say that Southerners are much more hospital and helpful than Northerners, also.

[Richmondbread]

Now you`re talking buisness, Meade.
Gotta admit you may have a point there, as Southerners are frequently compared to 17th century English (at least by non ignorant people). I suggest you watch this here:



From my visits to the Usa I certainly can say that Southerners are much more hospital and helpful than Northerners, also.

Southern Gentleman is a more friendly approachable version of the English cavalier? I assume that is what people notice.

[Tooting Carmen]

What makes you say this? Are you saying it's a fake hospitality?

More that it is selective. Come from the 'wrong' social class, ethnic group or even political beliefs and they can turn against you pretty viciously.

[PlattitüdenPaule]

Southern Gentleman is a more friendly approachable version of the English cavalier? I assume that is what people notice.

Well, there is not much left of the classical English gentleman nowadays, thanks to retardation. But yes, if you mean Southerners are generally more down to earth, that just hits the spot.

[Richmondbread]

Well, there is not much left of the classical English gentleman nowadays, thanks to retardation. But yes, if you mean Southerners are generally more down to earth, that just hits the spot.

There is a royal sound to the way the some of the older Southrons spoke

[PlattitüdenPaule]

There is a royal sound to the way the some of the older Southrons spoke

Yes, just as is explained in the video I`ve posted. Really enjoy the sounthern dialects by the way.

[Anglo-Celtic]

What makes you say this? Are you saying it's a fake hospitality?

You know how it is. It's "hip" to bash the South because it's isn't comprised of whining victims.