In the South, we are taught to be polite. “Yes, ma’am,” and “no, sir,” are drilled into us at a very early age. We are brought up to respect our elders and those in positions of authority. Southern etiquette also teaches us to make others feel at ease by avoiding confrontation at all costs. Practicing law in a Southern college town, we see a good many polite, well-mannered students from this traditional upbringing. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that even good peopl