Respectful forms vary by region in addressing elders
Aiken Standard survey and interviews show Southern usage of sir and maam persists as a cultural marker while Northern speakers favor formal greetings when names are unknown. Respondents discuss respect, tone, and personal experiences with the terms across generations and regions.
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GOP strengthens hold in Deep South elections
Exit polls show about 90 percent of white voters in Alabama and Mississippi backing McCain, with 75 percent in South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas. The South delivered most GOP pickups as critics warn the party risks national irrelevance without broader appeal beyond its conservative base.
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