whats the difference between a northerner and a southerner with regards to work ethic?
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I have worked in both the north and the south, and don't see a difference overall. Work ethics very from person to person, and are sometimes motivated by other factors, a person living in the north may focus all attention on getting something finished before winter, while a person in the south may be more concerned about summer or another event. Sometimes work ethics are established by the company that you work for. You may have deadlines, or you may work at a job that the perfection or quality of the work is more important, then the time it takes.
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A 'hardworking professional' is one who put in a lot of hard work, to ensure that his output proves to be among the best in the market - and then goes home to spend quality time with his or her loved ones, completely blocking-off all thoughts about his/her work ! \nA  'workaholic', on the other hand, is one whose subconscious forcibly immerses him/her in work - even though their work may not even be satisfying ! They become so, only, or mainly, to avoid having to interact with one's family and acquaintances ! [Such persons seldom have friends.] \nA 'line' can be drawn at the border where one's passion for work, and affection for one's loved ones, attempt to overlap each other !
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Northern? Southern? The distinction is difficult to make for many states because they are generally categorized by their affiliations during the Civil War, not so much as to their geographical location. That makes it tough.\nGenerally being a southern state meant being located south of the Mason-Dixon line (which Maryland is). The Mason-Dixon line is actually the common east to west border of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Interestingly, if one were to extend the line to the east it would go through the southern part of NewJersey. Hm? We should all be glad, northern or southern, that we live in the \nUNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
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There is a whole mentality associated with the "house" slave and the "field" slave. \n\nSince the field slave worked in the field, he was usually darker than the house slave and treated poorly. They worked incredibly hard and got beaten far more severely. Being a "field" slave was arduous. \n\nThe "house" slave was lighter-skinned, more refined and well-spoken. Since he/she lived in the house with the master, he/she received better food and clothing allotments. The "house" slave rarely got beat and reviewed his/her assignment to be a privilege. Often times the "house" slaves were the illegitimate children of the master.\n\n There was animosity between the "house" and "field" slaves for obvious reasons.
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You have wonderful grammar skills....guess you must be much more educated than the Southerners.....\n\nWhy are you so critical of others?  (I'm in the North East, and I'm not Religious)....
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Economic: efficiency. that's what it boils down to.\nSocial: the more slaves the more wealthy you were considered to be.\nGeographic: Have you ever been to the south? It's HOT AND WET AND NASTY. You certainly wouldn't want to pick cotton in that weather....so get someone else to do it for you!
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You are probably rihgt but I think it the behaviour varies from amongst individuals. I think the best approach is to try to understand the persons background in terms of their socialisation. You may want to look at the individuals family, age, race , schools they attendend and their perception of what the job entails.
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The work ethic in this country seems dead because the majority of workers (I use that term loosely!) are selfish and short-sighted.\n\nI treat my job as if I was serving Jesus Christ my Lord.
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any man with a southern tool pointing north, lol..
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I think they both have their merits. Independant schools generally have kids who are easier to work with because the school will kick them out if they misbehave.  The environment at an independant school is far nicer and the teachers seem happier.  But at state schools you will get far more experience with a broader range of kids and you won't get so  many 'spoilt brats'!
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Southern.\nThe Mason-Dixon Line is traditionally used to decide where the North ends and the South begins.  That's on the border of PA and MD, one whole state (and a DC) north of Virginia.
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I think the main difference is the level of education/qualification. I think the best workers are the most high-quaalified
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They are stuck in the past and their parents continue the hatrid because it gets past from generation to generation.\n\nNext answer, there are companies making money off of people who are stuck with this attitude. If I could sell people flags, banners, stickers, etc. just to make money, without hurting anybody. I would. \n\nThere is a sucker born all the time and I'm not just referring to people from the South.\n\nI have been down South and met some of the friendliest people I have ever known. I would love to eventually move to a southern state.
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they say who should be incharge like southern is england and new england isnt
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Ok, Savannah is in GA, not SC.  The "low country" generally refers to the Charleston, Hilton Head area.\n\nNow if you are looking only at environmental type similarities, Savannah would be very similar, however, in SC when we refer to the "low country" we do not include Savannah.\n\nIf clarify why or what you are asking, I may be able to help a little more.
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City boys have much more manners, but why exactly would you judge someone by that? Although I would choose a city boy. They arn't really that poor, but it's fine to choose a country boy too.
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I agree with hotclaws. The North is much nicer and the people are so much more friendlier.