But to most people around the world, the American South has reputation for being one of the most complex, artificial, superficial, contrarian, and downright COMPLICATED cultures in the United States.
The Etiquette is based on the treatment of inferiors to superiors, not the other way around. Charitableness is directed toward the rich instead of the poor. Military violence is perceived as neccesary and virtuous. etc.
Why is the South so complicated, but claims to be so simple?