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Moving to Alabama-what kind of culture shock should I expect?

I'm moving from Milwaukee to Alabama in a couple weeks, and I'm curious to hear from Southerners what kind of culture shock I should expect. I'm very conservative on pretty much every issue, so that won't be a problem. I have heard that the Klan is still active there, which I definitely don't agree with because I'm not an inbred racist hick lol. Do any of you who have lived in the deep South have any advice for how to best handle the culture shock?

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OKWTF2 · 51-55, M

college sports, especially football, is huge, rivalries are crazy real. "Sweet tea" is iced and possibly 80% sugar. Can't really get into specifics about Alabama because I am over in Georgia and most of my life has been spent in the desert South West, but people are people, good, bad and ugly with every crowd. I have found most to be quite nice and not really in a hurry about their day.

SW-User

@OKWTF2 yes be ready to watch college sports. The SEC is the best conference tho and since your moving to Bama you will have the best football team.

SW-User

The people in the South are nicer. Cost of living will be way cheaper.

Poet626 · 31-35, M

@SW-User I've experienced that Southern hospitality for sure. My fiancee is from Alabama, that's why I'm moving there. I'm super excited.

SW-User

@Poet626 ahhh thats cool. As per your ? on pm I don't really have any answers. I'm sure you will like the weather better tho.

Poet626 · 31-35, M

@SW-User wait what were you asking? And yes I will like the weather better...currently here in Wisconsin there's still snow on the ground! :(

lulaluboo

They voted in a democratic governer. Its not all a bunch of conservatives... lol.

Poet626 · 31-35, M

@lulaluboo I know. Though I'm very conservative, I acknowledge that the Democrats deserved to win that race! #roymooreisnotastandupguy

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP

I’m pretty sure cowboy boots and bib n brace overalls are the required uniform

SW-User

@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout nope youre wrong lol

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