I think your phone did a fantastic job! Also, as a Texan, I always greet folks in public when it's appropriate. Oftentimes, I even greet folks when it's not so appropriate. Saying Howdy is a first nature instinct of mine. It took a long time here in Sweden to realize they don't operate in the same manner as we do in the South of the US. Most folks here are a bit more reticent to offer greetings. They are very profuse in their willingness to offer up a look though. hahaha At first, I got many bad looks from being 'too nice' and eventually I wore them down. Now, when I am give the greetings... many of those dirty looks have turned into a smile and a bit of small talk. Perseverance has it's benefits.
Cheers Stef!
It sounds like Texans have, kind of, a Mediterranean temper!
Scandinavians on the other hand, are not known for their cheerful disposition :)
Cheers!
The cherry on the top of our discussion was a lady from Dallas who came in our shop yesterday and I got first handed an idea of the Texan temper!
It is amazing how she was saying things that could be taken as nosiness or inappropriate in the most charming way :)
HAhaha Yes, sounds like a true representative of the Texan culture! haha
That's super cool. The southern charm does go a long way. Glad you got to see firsthand what I was talking about!