May 4, 2012. Jackson, MS. Manners.

In the every day interaction with the people of Mississippi,  you find an extraordinary level of polite conversation.   I am obviously not from Mississippi and everyone comments on that fact favorably.  People speak in a kind, friendly way with every exchange of information.   It is refreshing and pleasant.  I will miss it when we move north.

Ken, Andrew and I went to Lowe's to look at barbecue grills.  We gave Andrew a grill 15 years ago for his birthday and now he needs a new bigger model.   A man came up wearing the red apron,  introduced himself and asked if we had any questions.   We chatted about the different types of grills and he gave us information about the differences in costs.   He left us to look.  I soon called him back with questions.  He was pleasant and informative but not at all aggressive.  

We made a decision.  He suggested we have the grill assembled in the store and pick it up the next day, as the charge was only $10.  Then he walked me up to the cashier to pay, then showed me where to pick up the grill the next day.  On the way to the cashier, he commented on "the pretty day".   Now we have bought many appliances from Lowe's and always had good service but never with the patience and pleasant manner from this man.  I commented to Andrew on the way out that the good people of Mississippi are very hospitable and pleasant.  And he agreed.