Here is my list of favorites along with their true meanings:
- "You're not from around here, are ya?"
To a visitor, this may seem like an offer of assistance. But don't be fooled. This should be interpreted as "You obviously look clueless and are too dumb to read a map."
- "You'll sure make a fine husband/wife someday"
This really does seem complimentary at first, but the true meaning is quite the opposite. What is really being said is "You're obviously a loser who can't get a date, but surely there is someone who is desperate enough to take you eventually". - "Isn't that nice"
If this comes up in a conversation, just stop talking. Because what is being said here is basically this: "Please shut up. You're really boring me and I don't really care what you are saying now." - "Bless your heart"
This is a classic and venerable insult that can have many meanings. In its most basic sense it means "You're so stupid, and you just can't help it". This is a longtime favorite of older church ladies, and they still get away with it today because.... well, how do you really respond to that?!?! If anyone ever says this to you just be aware that it is not an expression of sympathy, and you have been dealt the gravest of insults. And the worst part is... there is still no real defense against it. I guess that's the beauty of the perception of Southern charm
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