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Well, theyre Southern people, and if they know you are working at home they think nothing of walking right in for coffee
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"Well, they're Southern people, and if they know you are working at home they think nothing of walking right in for coffee. But they wouldn't dream of interrupting you at golf"

- Harper Lee

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This quote from Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird provides insight into the culture of the Southern United States. It suggests that Southern individuals are friendly and welcoming, and that they have a strong sense of neighborhood. They are comfy sufficient to drop in for coffee without an invitation, but they also comprehend the value of respecting somebody's personal privacy. This quote also indicates that golf is seen as a more severe activity than merely having coffee, which it is not suitable to interrupt somebody while they are playing. This quote highlights the importance of respect and courtesy in the Southern culture, and how it is viewed as a sign of good manners to not invade someone's individual time.

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Harper Lee This quote is written / told by Harper Lee somewhere between April 28, 1926 and today. She was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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