To those of you in Georgia...

[Honour]

Asides from people whom I know and have spoken to concerning the state, where better than to learn about it than from those who live there? xD. My SO lives in Ringgold, about 2 hours from Atlanta, and I'm aiming to head there in June to visit him, next year. Anyone have any hints and tips, or advice, that might prove useful for me, or things to keep in mind? Keep in mind I'm a Brit who's never traveled to the states, or anywhere else outside Europe, before.

[Lostviolinist]

I live in Georgia but I don't really have any tips. As long as you have a way to get to him you should be fine.
Do you have any particular concerns?

[merlinkitty]

I went there to meet a friend of mine I met online (LDR's can be friends too! Lol) anyway, the airport was easy to navigate. Having grown up in the south be aware of the humidity if you go during the summer. My favorite times of year were the spring and autumn. I went to Georgia recently during October. It wasn't too cold and the trees were turning colors. Beautiful countryside. I miss that side of the country lol they drove me through downtown Atlanta at night which, I must say, had some pretty lights. What else were you curious about?

[whatruckus]

You should really message TaraMarie, I believe she lives in Atlanta!

[TaraMarie]

You should really message TaraMarie, I believe she lives in Atlanta!

Correct. Actually, the northwestern suburbs (Dallas), About 45 minutes from Ringgold. Georgia is lovely. I've been here 10 years (fromNY) and LOVE IT!
June us HOT! And we have tornadoes...your SO WILL know that. The people are lovely, and will love your accent! Lol

[Honour]

Correct. Actually, the northwestern suburbs (Dallas), About 45 minutes from Ringgold. Georgia is lovely. I've been here 10 years (fromNY) and LOVE IT!
June us HOT! And we have tornadoes...your SO WILL know that. The people are lovely, and will love your accent! Lol

Bahaha, I was told that I would probably be Miss Popular because of my accent. My god, what is it the Americans' love of the British "accent?" o.O

Anyways, I wasn't really thinking of anything specific, more along the lines of anything that you could all think of.

[Unconditional]

Bahaha, I was told that I would probably be Miss Popular because of my accent. My god, what is it the Americans' love of the British "accent?" o.O

Anyways, I wasn't really thinking of anything specific, more along the lines of anything that you could all think of.

Cause it's different and not American? xD Heck, I travel down south just for those accents <3

[Honour]

Cause it's different and not American? xD Heck, I travel down south just for those accents <3

Lmao. I suppose, I got used to people exclaiming, "You're British! O_O!" a long time ago, but the accent one just never ceases to amuse me xD

[Unconditional]

Lmao. I suppose, I got used to people exclaiming, "You're British! O_O!" a long time ago, but the accent one just never ceases to amuse me xD

Right after Southern, and Russian, - British is the sexiest accent in the world lol

Although, that Canadian "Eh" though ;3 I'm partial to it

[Honour]

Right after Southern, and Russian, - British is the sexiest accent in the world lol

Although, that Canadian "Eh" though ;3 I'm partial to it

I only know like... 1 Canadian. My SO's voice just... yeah. *_*

Whenever I hear a Russian accent, I think of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75VpOGcotlU

[randomnerd]

Culturally, just know that the US tips in restaurants between 15-20%.

Also, be aware GA has a 4% sales tax on most items you buy. Our price tags don't show this, it's added at the register.

idk if any of that is helpful haha.

[Unconditional]

Culturally, just know that the US tips in restaurants between 15-20%.

Also, be aware GA has a 4% sales tax on most items you buy. Our price tags don't show this, it's added at the register.

idk if any of that is helpful haha.

I always thought it was 6% tip... Good thing I don't have the oppourtunity where I have to tip very much. I'm sure all waitresses I've ever had have hated me xD
I just recently got told the percentage for tipping. I feel like a horrible person

[TaraMarie]

Culturally, just know that the US tips in restaurants between 15-20%.

Also, be aware GA has a 4% sales tax on most items you buy. Our price tags don't show this, it's added at the register.

idk if any of that is helpful haha.

Sales tax is 7%. Ugh!

[randomnerd]

Sales tax is 7%. Ugh!

aww sorry for my outdated my information. I was jealous of your tax (mine is 8.1%... so I still am )