Experience Charleston’s Southern Hospitality

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Last Updated on February 16, 2024

You might be wondering why Southerners make such a big deal about hospitality if you’ve never experienced it. Isn’t it the same as being a good neighbor and occasionally inviting guests over for dinner? Yes, that’s a part of it, but there’s so much more to it. Let’s experience Charleston’s southern hospitality.

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Caring

You’ll be astonished at how even the little acts of compassion and generosity can bring a smile to someone else’s face. Small acts of kindness include holding a door open, offering your seat, picking up something that has been dropped, and even giving someone directions. A handwritten thank you note is another easy gesture that adds a personal touch. Giving written appreciation for a gift or a favor doesn’t take long, but the results are long-lasting! Although it appears to be a passing phenomenon, it is one that should not be neglected.

Adorable towns

Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island are two of South Carolina’s most beautiful towns. It’s impossible to top the location’s convenience to downtown Charleston and the stunning beaches. Additionally, you’ll find gorgeous homes in gated neighborhoods with luxurious amenities that will ensure a tranquil, seaside lifestyle. Apartments in Charleston SC are slightly more costly than the national average, however, the numerous advantages of living on the seaside outweigh the higher expense of living.

Food

When it comes to being Southern, one thing that always sticks out is the thoughts of people in the food. Growing up, I saw my grandmothers prepare dinners for an army – which was generally all of us grandkids – as well as neighbors, acquaintances, and anyone else in need of a decent, home-cooked meal. Taking over casseroles or easy-to-reheat meals to families who had recently lost a loved one, been in a horrible accident, or even welcomed a new baby was extremely vital. It’s one of the most generous things we Southerners can do, because we all know that good food nourishes both the body and the soul. Take meals to others in disposable dishes to fulfill this Southern hospitality attitude. There is no need for the receiving household to be concerned about who to return something to!

Friendliness

Our politeness, second only to our food, has led the path for authentic Southern hospitality. Southerners will always make an effort to greet you, whether it’s with a wave as you drive down the road or a smile and nod as you go down the grocery store aisle. To us, there is no such thing as a stranger; only a new buddy we haven’t met yet.

Plan your next trip to Charleston and experience Southern hospitality at its finest. You can even bring a bit of it back with you when you return home.Â