Author Breaks Down The Language Of 'Southern Lady Code'

On Second Thought

EpisodeApr 29, 201914m

Author Breaks Down The Language Of 'Southern Lady Code'

On Second Thought

EpisodeApr 29, 201914m

Understanding what southern ladies are saying has nothing to do with accents. That's what author Helen Ellis wants people who aren't from the South to understand. The author stopped by On Second Thought to talk about her new book, Southern Lady Code . Ellis says the title refers to the “technique by which, if you don't have something nice to say, you say something not-so-nice in a nice way.”

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On Second Thought is a one-hour news talk show hosted by Virginia Prescott that airs at 11 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Timely conversations about all topics relating to Georgia and the South — including politics, healthcare, education, music, literature and race. We bring you stories you won't hear elsewhere and voices that are often ignored. Subscribe for weekly episodes that highlight the stories and characters that are impacting the civic and cultural life of the South.

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