You're going to love the culture here in the southeastern partof the United States.This means "hello." You should nod to them inthe same way. The food is really good-if you like fried food. Andsince you'll be here during football season, you're going to have funon the weekend. You'll also hear people talk English in a verydifferent way than you are learning it. One of the more usefulexpressions to know is "I hear that."