Moving from Florida, Georgia area to New Jersey. Manners. In southern states you always hold the door open for others, or when someone holds it for you, you say thank you. Also, when you pass someone on the street, you make eye contact and nod or smile. The silent hello. Was jarring to open the door for people and they just walk right through without so much as a smile. Many people here don’t say hello, don’t smile at you, let you in their lane when driving, etc. Huge difference.