Southern Politeness with a Twist
On a warm afternoon, the sun bathed a grand, white-pillared mansion as two elegantly dressed Southern women sipped iced tea on the porch. Their conversation seemed polite and casual, but beneath the smiles lay subtle rivalry and wit.
“My dear,” said the first woman with pride, “when my first child was born, my husband built me this magnificent mansion.”
The second woman’s voice was sweet as honey: “Well, isn’t that lovely?”
“When my second child arrived, he bought me that fine Cadillac out front,” the first continued.
“Well, isn’t that lovely?” came the gentle reply.
“And my third?” the first lady asked, showing off a sparkling diamond bracelet.
“Ah,” the second woman said wistfully, “my son? He sent me to charm school—so now, whenever I want to say something unkind, I just smile and say, ‘Well, isn’t that lovely?’”
Conclusion:
Behind sweet smiles and polite words can lie sharp wit and subtle judgment. In true Southern style, manners can mask mischief—and charm can carry a sting.