Embrace Imperfection: Celebrate Life's Flaws

Julie Helms on Instagram: "6 social graces I learned from my Southern Mother, which I will never forget: 1. Receive compliments with a simple “thank you.” There is no need to downplay, justify, or explain. 2. Always offer guests a drink. Usually tea, but even simply a glass of water, and even if they are only stopping by for five minutes. 3. Use honorifics when addressing people, such as Mr, Mrs, Reverend, Chef, etc. until you are invited to do otherwise. It is not uncommon in the south for grow