What is Southern hospitality and Southern style actually mean?

I never really pondered the thought, being a northerner and all.
I was way too far from the South.

I never even saw a Spanish Moss tree until I was in Savannah, GA of course now I wish I had one.

I was a Northerner most of my life.

Our first move out of the North was to Florida, the sunshine state, back in 1997.

Not sure if they really consider Florida southern?

Do they? I do know a lot of Northerners transplant there, and for good reasons I might add.

However, long term for us, I missed the four seasons.

So that brought us to

Since we have moved to South Carolina, we have been told often we are

“half backs”, that term is fine by me, and I find it cute, and tell people often, I am a ” half back”.
We drink “pop”, they drink “sweet tea”

So this brings me to the SOUTH…

Is it true what they say about Southern hospitality?

What is it about the South that defines the term, and the reputation it holds.

I did a little research for y’all..yes I even say y’all now.

PERSONALITY:

Southern hospitality is a quality attributed to residents of the southern region of the United States. The term implies that in comparison to people living in other parts of the United States, Southerners are typically friendlier, more welcoming and generous to strangers or guests.

FOOD:

Southern hospitality focuses heavily on food and the role it plays in daily life and social systems in the South. It is customary for people to bring food to the home of a new neighbor, the ill and the bereaved. Southern hospitality dictates that even when visitors arrive without food to share at a gathering, they are included in the occasion with access to all food offerings.
(this info found on ehow.com)