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Deep in the heart of Texas

Deep in the heart of Texas. By Danielle Kean Comm 155 Thursday, 28 October 2010 . Dallas’ Southern Hospitality . Random people always greet others who they might not be familiar with. Eg . two people waiting for an elevator will talk to each other. People will act overly nice.

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Deep in the heart of Texas

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  1. Deep in the heart of Texas By Danielle Kean Comm 155 Thursday, 28 October 2010 Danielle Kean

  2. Dallas’ Southern Hospitality • Random people always greet others who they might not be familiar with. • Eg. two people waiting for an elevator will talk to each other. • People will act overly nice. • the usage of pet names. Danielle Kean

  3. A warm environment • Texas is one of the hottest places in America. • Pools are open longer during the year. • Plants like cacti grow because of the hot conditions • We have to mow our grass about 9 out of the 12 months of the year. Danielle Kean

  4. How about ‘em cowboys • Sports are a big part of Texas. • One big sports team in Texas, The Dallas Cowboys. • established in the 1960s • have won the super bowl 5 times. • Other sports teams, such as the Dallas stars are a big part of Dallas as well. • Founded in 1967 • Won the Stanly cup once in the ‘98-99’ season. Danielle Kean

  5. It’s always bigger in Texas! • More farms and ranches • Brickman Ranch • Located in Frisco, TX • Food is always served “Texas Sized” Danielle Kean

  6. When and if it gets cold • Alert! Alert! It’s below 40 degrees! Please stay in your house! • Usually if it gets too cold, schools will be cancelled. • When it snows, it melts in about a few hours. • People don’t know how to drive in two inches of snow. • We don’t have snow plows or rock salt • Car accidents • People panic and take off work, and Stores close. Danielle Kean

  7. The ego • Advertising is different • Jingles pertain to the state. • Eg. “Ford is the best in Texas.” • Eg. Geico car insurance • One lottery winning is called the Texas two Step. Danielle Kean

  8. The food It’s not a Hoagie, or sub. It’s a sandwich. When ordering any type of drink, it’s referred to as a Coke. Everyone eats Tex Mex, BBQ, and Mexican Food, Fried Okra, and Texas Lollipops. Some Local restaurants include: Texas Land and Cattle, Bubba’s Worst BBQ, and Randy White’s BBQ. Danielle Kean

  9. What is a basement? • In Texas, we don’t have basements. • The common house and the rooms you will find. • What basements remind me of.. Spooky Danielle Kean

  10. Bibliography • http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080907183201AAMWzjf • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_times_have_the_stars_won_the_Stanley_cup • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Stars • http://www.basicjokes.com/djoke.php?id=5298 Danielle Kean

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