For some reason they all have a chip on their shoulder and a real smart ass attitude. I feel sorry for you.
I think the smartass is just a yankee attitude in general. My stepfather is from Northern New York, so I am used to it and it doesn’t bother me. Matter of fact, I just jab back and end up becoming friends. Although I have had to convince them that they aren’t as smart as they think. Alot want to come take advantage of the stupid “Jethro” suckers down here and I explained that in the south, we are all pleasant and polite. And will smile and walk away and think you are a complete moron. They think the smiling is because we bought the line of crap. haha