Are You Sufficiently Southern?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Are You Sufficiently Southern?
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About This Quiz

It's difficult to argue how iconic Southern culture is in the United States, as it's filled with fried foods, colorful clothes and polite manners. In fact, social gatherings in the South are typically filled with hospitable people who are welcoming to everyone, including extended relatives. But be careful about staying too long at one of these social events, as it's common for Southern folks to take their sweet time with saying goodbye!

Southern people are said to be so polite, that even insulting someone goes against their true nature. Of course, there is a phrase for such situations, and that would be "bless your heart." The people of the South are also very courteous, as they always go out of their way to help others, even strangers. Words like "please" and "thank you" are part of their everyday vocabulary as well. Other Southern etiquette rules include respecting your elders, being modest when receiving compliments and always being civilized in front of other people. And when dinner time rolls around, Southern folks almost always take their time to enjoy the food and company of their loved ones. So, if some of these things are part of your everyday routine, then take our sufficiently Southern quiz now!

Are the phrases, "yes, ma'am" and "no, ma'am" part of your everyday vocabulary?
Of course they are.
It depends on who I'm talking to.
Only when I'm in trouble.
What do those phrases mean?

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Which of these Southern foods is one of your favorites?
Fried chicken
Fried catfish
Red beans and rice
Peach cobbler

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Is your backyard garden filled with any beautiful azalea plants?
Yes, they're so pretty!
Only during the spring or summer months.
No, but I know what those plants are.
What's that?

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Pick one of these celebrity chefs to watch for some tasty cooking tips.
Paula Deen
Bobby Flay
Jamie Oliver
Gordon Ramsay

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True or false: You care more about the SEC than about the NFL when it comes to football.
True
Slightly true
Both are equal to me.
False

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What's missing from this 'holy trinity' ingredients list: onions, bell peppers and ____________.
Celery
Garlic
Butter
Tomatoes

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No Southern meal is complete without which of these side dishes?
Fried okra
Collard greens
Fried green tomatoes
Twice-baked potatoes

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If the outdoor temperature suddenly rose to over 100°F, how would you feel?
Happy!
Indifferent
Hot
Angry

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Does your wardrobe consist of any stylish camouflage clothing?
Yes, it's one of my favorite types of styles!
I have 1-2 pieces of camouflage clothing.
Not really, but my friends are into camouflage clothing.
Ugh, camo is not stylish at all.

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Now for the real question: How sweet do you want your sweet iced tea to be?
I just want to taste the sugar.
I want to taste both the sugar and the tea.
I want it to be a little bit sweet.
No sugar, please.

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Which of these popular Southern expressions resonates with you the most?
"All y'all."
"If you can't run with the big dogs, stay under the porch."
"They're about as useful as a screen door on a submarine."
"They couldn't carry a tune if they had a bucket with a lid on it."

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Have you ever caught any lightning bugs during the late evening hours?
Yes, I'm a pro at this!
Yes, but only a few.
No, but I tried.
What are lightning bugs?

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We sense that you're pretty hungry, so how about eating at one of these Southern fast food restaurants?
Jack's
Krystal
Tudor's Biscuit World
Taco Bueno

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How often do you smile at random strangers on the street?
All the time
Sometimes
Once in a great while.
Never

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Wearing shoes is a thing of the past because you love to be barefoot, right?
Right!
It depends on where I am.
Yes, but I like socks too.
Wrong

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Do you believe that white clothes should not be worn after Labor Day?
Yes, and it's an important rule.
Who knows, but I just follow it anyway.
I'm not really sure.
No, this is a ridiculous rule.

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One of these states has the best BBQ, but which one is it?
Texas
Louisiana
Tennesse
South Carolina

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How much food would you make if you were just cooking for yourself?
Too much. Way too much.
A little more than I could eat.
Just enough
Not enough

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Have you ever been stuck behind a tractor on a street before?
Yes, all the time!
Occasionally
Only once or twice.
No, we don't have tractors where I live.

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Be honest here: How many pairs of cowboy boots do you currently own?
I lost count.
Several pairs
Just one pair
None

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It's time to rate your fishing skills using our 1-10 scale!
10
7-9
4-6
1-3

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Should the word "dinner" actually be changed to "supper?"
Yes, "supper" is the correct term.
I just prefer the word "food."
I have no preference.
No, I prefer "dinner."

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Which of these soothing sounds helps you to fall asleep at night?
The sound of crickets.
The sound of rain.
The sound of laundry.
The sound of silence.

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Are you able to identify the difference between collard greens and turnip greens?
Yes, this is so easy.
Most likely
I'm not sure, maybe I could.
Nope, I wouldn't know the difference.

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How do you normally like to spend your Sunday afternoons?
Eating lots of food.
Socializing with friends and family members.
Playing outside.
Sleeping

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Is the following statement true or false: There's no such thing as too much butter in food.
True
It depends on the recipe.
I only like a little bit of butter.
False

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Would you panic if you saw a few snowflakes on the ground?
Yes, close all the businesses!
I would try to remain calm.
I've never seen snow.
No, I'm pretty used to snow.

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Do you need country music like you need air to survive?
Yes, how did you know?
Country music is just OK.
I only like 1-2 country songs.
No, I hate country music.

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Do you refer to every type of carbonated drink as "Coke?"
Yes, I'm definitely like this.
Sometimes, yes.
It depends on the drink.
No, why would I do this?

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Would you still be polite to someone who was being mean to you?
Of course, that's what manners are for!
It depends on the person.
I would be a bit passive-aggressive to them.
No, not at all.

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