How to Become a Southern Belle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: To be a Southern Belle

   Read up on your table manners, and make sure to always practice them.
   
   When you bump into someone accidentally, say "Excuse/Pardon me"
   
   when someone gives you a compliment, smile and say "Thank you!".
   
   And of course, always be polite to everyone. , Call anyone you meet "Ma'am" and "Sir"
   
   unless told to do otherwise. , Don't overdo it though! , Do not wear clothes that are too revealing.
   
   Southern belles love wearing dresses, pearls, heels, and nice jackets.
   
   Invest in a few nice, casual dresses if you can. , Bathe everyday, wear a light perfume, keep your hair looking nice and clean, keep your nails manicured and polished, and never cake on the make up! , Always help out your family, spend quality time with them, and love them.
   
   Call your Mother, "Mama"
   
   and call your Father, "Daddy"
   
   regardless of how old you are! , When you're complimented, do not try to shoot down the compliment.
   
   When someone says "You look very pretty today!"
   
   smile warmly and say "Thank you! I love your
   ---!".
   
   Complimenting them back shows that you're a sweet, kind person. , A southern belle always has a bright, warm smile on her face. , A southern belle is sweet, kind, and generous to everyone they come across.
   
   This is where "Southern Hospitality" comes in to play.
   
   If you don't like someone, still be polite and sweet.
   
   And if you can't, simply do not say anything! , Offer it to everyone who visits your home.
   
   It's a Southern staple, and tastes delicious! , Doing chores for your mother shows that you care, and respect all the sacrifices she does for you! , A southern belle has an education, and a good head on her shoulders. , A Southern belle would never be caught singing drunk in her panties. , Use euphemisms instead.
   
   Say "Darn" instead of "Damn"
   
   and so on.
   
   To them, it shows a lack of intelligence, sounds dirty, and is completely unnecessary. , If you need to use the restroom, simply excuse yourself. , Respect your religion, and those of others, as well.
   
   God is your number one go-to advice-giver. ,, Hold your head up high, sit up straight, and have a neat, groomed appearance.
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   Step 2: you must first be presented into society

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   Step 3: which means a debutante ball or cotillion.

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   Step 4: A true southern belle has perfect manners.

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   Step 5: Respect your elders.

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   Step 6: Add the nicknames "Sugar"

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   Step 7: "Sweetheart"

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   Step 8: "Darling'"

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   Step 9: "Lamb"

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    Step 10: and "Baby"

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    Step 11: to your vocabulary

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    Step 12: and start calling your friends that.

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    Step 13: Make sure you always dress well

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    Step 14: and are presentable at all times.

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    Step 15: Keep yourself looking clean and neat.

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    Step 16: Southern Belle's are very family oriented.

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    Step 17: Take compliments well.

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    Step 18: Smile!

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    Step 19: Have Southern hospitality.

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    Step 20: Learn how to make sweet tea!

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    Step 21: Do your mother a favor

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    Step 22: and clean the house for her a few times a month.

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    Step 23: Finish school.

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    Step 24: Don't drink excessive amounts of alcohol.

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    Step 25: Never swear.

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    Step 26: Never speak of using the restroom to anyone.

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    Step 27: Southern belles are very religious.

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    Step 28: Have a genuine

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    Step 29: down-to-earth attitude.

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    Step 30: Pay attention to how you present yourself.

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