Syracuse Report Cites Atlanta 'Traffic Sludge', Says Everyone a 'Ma'am', 'Sir'

The NCAA 2013 Final Four in Atlanta is just a few days away. And that means fans from all over America will be flocking to Atlanta to watch the action at the Georgia Dome -- or the nearest gathering place.

Syracuse fans are among those. Such is the demand for travel from New York to Atlanta that Syracuse.com offered up some travel hints for those looking to make the trip.

And that travel guide included some advice on perceived cultural differences. Some of them include:

Citizens of Atlanta refer to Atlanta as:

"The A"
"The A-T-L"
or "A-Town"

In New York, we call people by their first name. Generally, not in Atlanta. Everyone is either Ma'am, a Sir, or Miss Maria, Mr. Andrew, Miss Sally, etc.

Traffic sludge is a part of life in Atlanta. To figure out how much time you'll really need, double or triple your mileage to gauge your true time. If your hotel is 10 minutes from the Georgia Dome, give yourself 20-30 minutes in traffic. At least. And remember, this is the South. People are friendly. Drivers don't honk horns in the South. They 'tap' them, like a gentle nudge to get out of their way.

Now you've seen the advice given to Syracuse fans and residents. Do you agree, Atlanta?

-- What do you think? Do you agree with the descriptions of Atlanta as reported by syracuse.com? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

See also:

• Ticket information for the Atlanta Final Four
• 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament Final Four Court Reaches Georgia
  
• How Much Are 2013 NCAA Final Four Tickets at Georgia Dome?
  
• Georgia Native Leads Florida Gulf Coast to 2013 NCAA Sweet 16
  
• 2013 NCAA Bracket Busted? You Can Get a Second Chance

• 2013 NCAA Final Four Gets a Gwinnett Musical Touch

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