When northerners automatically assume that southern hospitality and politeness carries underlying malicious intent.
Northerner: And then she said, "y'all are such a blessing." What a creep, she must be trying to butter me up.
Southerner: That's just how people are in the south. Don't be so yankee suspicious!
Southerner: That's just how people are in the south. Don't be so yankee suspicious!
by Average Veteran August 30, 2017