I live in Northwest Arkansas.  I'm a native Arkansan, but I've lived and traveled all over the country.

Most places, depending on their ancestry or other demographic differences, have different customs.

I invite you to read some of the customs here, and to post some of your own (don't forget to put where you're from):

• When visiting someone, make sure you have to open the door with your elbow.  (Meaning make sure you take something as a gift that has your hands full)
• Never thank someone for the gift of a plant.  (Superstition says that it will die)
• If given a knife as a gift, you must pay for it - even if it's just a penny. (This will keep you from ever cutting yourself with it)
• Never ever ever put shoes on the bed (either on your feet or off).  (Shoes on the bed, someone soon will be dead)
• You must plant your garden according to the signs (astrological).  (i.e. Root crops when the signs are in the "feet").  Dig potatoes on the 4^th of July.
• No burials on Sunday-no exceptions. (Most cemeteries won't even allow a grave to be opened on Sunday)

What are some of your local customs?