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“In the South, politeness is a way of life. [...] We’re taught to swallow our anger and hold our tongues rather than speak out of turn or insight conflict. [...] Argument is to be avoided at all costs, especially when there is a power differential, or when the topic is heated and controversial. [...] Above all we are made to understand that talking back is profoundly disobedient and disrespectful.”