"Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
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> "Mike Pearce" wrote:
>
>> <snipped stuff about people showing up late in New Orleans>
>
> It's the SOUTH, Mike. My parents' families are both from Mississippi, but
> over the years have expanded to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, :and the
> Carolinas. I, myself, only lived in the South for a couple of years, but
> have spent a lot of time visiting there. IME, Southerners are very
> relaxed, or should I say lax, about time. Perhaps a better description
> would be "casual" when it comes to time. It was never unusual for people
> to arrive a half hour, an hour, or more, late for some get-together. Many
> don't even seem concerned about arriving late for an appointment. It's
> not
> a criticism, just my observation of a way of life.
>

They may be lax about time for some things, but others they are not. I'm
still amazed at how people complain about what they call heavy traffic down
here. I'd hate to see how they'd get riled up trying to drive around Boston
even during non-rush hour times.

I'm starting to get used people showing up late but it's been an adjustment.
My only real problem with it is trying to time a meal.

-Mike