Most articles allegedly about the South only recapitulate the standard Yankee hatreds. This feature about dialect gets everything right, with a rare added dollop of empathy.
Best is the definition of Fixin To, often pronounced as fitna.
We have to love the laid-back attitude of the Southerners. This phrase pre-empts an intention, so it’s right at the back of the action plan. No Southerner will ever tell you they’re ‘about’ to do something. They’ll tell you they’re ‘Fixin to do it.’ If they’re at this stage, you can expect to be waiting a while.
Yep.
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