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The Most Polite States In The Country- Where Do Georgia And South Carolina Rank

Are Georgia and South Carolina two of the most polite states in the country? I’d like to think so. For the most part, I think we’re all pretty nice down…

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Are Georgia and South Carolina two of the most polite states in the country? I'd like to think so. For the most part, I think we're all pretty nice down here in the South. We definitely have that reputation as far as the rest of the country is concerned. Everyone knows when you come down South get ready for that Southern Hospitality.

Truth Or Fiction- The Most Polite States Are In The South

The website Mindfully American reported this survey from Preply. They wanted to see if some of the stereotypes were true. For example, is Southern hospitality a real thing? Are all people from New York rude? Is there any truth to any of this, or are they just rumors? Who ranks the highest on the list of most polite states?

Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all 50 states, asking them questions to gauge how important “polite” actions were to the participants. Points were assigned to responses, and Preply adjusted the score on a scale of 0 to 100. The closer a state ranked to 100, the more polite Preply determined it was.

Now that you know how they compiled the list, let's see where we landed. Georgia was number two on the list of most polite states, and South Carolina was number four. Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, and North Carolina were all in the top ten. So of the top ten most polite states, eight of them were Southern states. The only two that weren't were Kansas and Michigan.

I think it's safe to say that Southern hospitality is a real thing, and our reputation as being nice down in the South is well deserved.

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 Now that we've confirmed that Georgia and South Carolina are polite, check out some of the Georgia and South Carolina cities that are the best in the South.

Georgia And South Carolina Cities on South’s Best Cities List

Whether you've lived here your whole life or you recently moved, you know there's a lot to love about the South. From big cities, or small towns, there are great places to live and visit. Here in the Georgia and South Carolina, we love to see some of our great cities being highlighted.  And that's exactly what Southern Living Magazine has done!  Some Georgia and South Carolina Cities are on their South's Best Cities List!

In fact, in the top 10 on this list, there are 3 Georgia and 2 South Carolina towns! Georgia and South Carolina actually claim the top two spots on the list! However, you don't have to remind us just how much the South has to offer.  The cities on this list are full of history, art, great food, entertainment and more.

Another great thing about this list is it wasn't just compiled by someone at Southern Living Magazine.  The list is actually voted on by readers. And we have to say, they did a pretty good job at highlighting great cities.  The top cities on this list are definitely ones that truly embody Southern hospitality, culture, and history.

Georgia and South Carolina cities on the South's Best Cities List!

Georgia Cities in the Top 10

9. Alpharetta, Georgia

Alpharetta ranked number 9 on the list. And while many consider it part of Atlanta, it actually stands own it's own.  The area is a popular place to live and visit too.  The downtown area has many great restaurants, plus many great shops.  There's also greenspace for spending time outdoors with the family too. It's definitely a growing city that's worth a visit!

4. Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta comes in at number 4 on the list.  And for good reason.  There's so much to do and see in the area.  You've got history, entertainment, parks, sports, and more!  Plus there are unique neighborhoods to explore, the zoo, the aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and more to entertain every interest!

2. Savannah, Georgia

Savannah ranks at number 2! There's so much to love about this beautiful city.  The history, shopping, dining, and more.  You can't stop in Savannah without a visit to River Street to check out the shops and stop by for some pralines at the local candy shop and check out the view of the Savannah River.  Don't forget about the ghost tours and Forsyth Park!

South Carolina Cities on the Top 10

7. Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is a city that is definitely bustling with so many great things, including great restaurants, entertainment, arts, and more.  And don't forget to check out Falls on the Reedy for beautiful sights and waterfalls!

1. Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston came in at number 1 on the South's Best Cities List. It is a beautiful city that boasts Southern Charm that easily draws you in.  The downtown area is full of great sights, restaurants, and shopping.  It's full of history, great food, coastal breezes, and so much more.

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Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.