Countryside dwellers and townies

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Forget the north south divide a few threads on here recently has really shown a kind of big divide between those that live in rural areas and those that live in towns and cities. In those few threads people that live in countryside have been accused of having a big chip on their shoulders and townies have been accused of total ignorance.

Is it really that bad in real life or is PH not a real cross section of society?

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We’ve had people move into our village from towns and they soon start complaining about neighbors chickens, lack of street lighting, tractors all sorts. Does make me wonder at times why they moved to such a location. I really do think it’s harder to adjust to countryside living .

I’ve lived in London and felt lonely at times but I have never felt lonely where I live at the moment. There is always a warm welcoming at the pub.

Edited by Never you mind on Thursday 23 November 16:46

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lucido grigio said:

Never you mind said:

We’ve had people move into our village from towns and they soon start complaining about neighbors chickens, lack of street lighting, tractors all sorts. Does make me wonder at times why they moved to such a location. I really do think it’s harder to adjust to countryside living .
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You missed church bells ringing off that list.

Ahh yes those pesky bells with their ding donging every hour. Bell ringing practice as well with the doinging instead of dinging.

Also find that they bring their town/city level of socialness as well and then sit in the pub and not talk to anyone. Usually in a corner with a look of self importance. They soon learn though.

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GetCarter said:

TLandCruiser said:

rovermorris999 said:

Tesco?

Council

Nearest Waitrose is 5 hours drive, so we have to do council here

You do know you can shop online and get it delivered.

We shop at Tesco as well as it’s only 20 minuets away. Insert appropriate emoji here

Edited by Never you mind on Thursday 23 November 18:16

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GetCarter said:

Never you mind said:

GetCarter said:

TLandCruiser said:

rovermorris999 said:

Tesco?

Council

Nearest Waitrose is 5 hours drive, so we have to do council here

You do know you can shop online and get it delivered.

Edited by Never you mind on Thursday 23 November 18:16

Great.. never knew that. So Waitrose will do a 10 hour round trip to deliver to IV54?
I’ll be on to them tomorrow to order, citing you as the font of knowledge on the subject

They deliver to us and we live in the arse end of nowhere. But fair play that IS rural.

Feel free to quote me to them though. Just say that guy in Yorkshire that lives in that village said you would.

Lovely part of the country you live in.

Edited by Never you mind on Thursday 23 November 18:52

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Atomic12C said:

Never you mind said:

Forget the north south divide a few threads on here recently has really shown a kind of big divide between those that live in rural areas and those that live in towns and cities. In those few threads people that live in countryside have been accused of having a big chip on their shoulders and townies have been accused of total ignorance.

Is it really that bad in real life or is PH not a real cross section of society?

There are rooted divisions within all walks of life.
If you want to notice any difference between one person and another you can dig up divisions that are there that people will have strong opinion about.

North-South
Urban-Rural
Office-Site
Car-Bike
White-Black
Left-Right
Young-Old
etc. etc.


Regarding Rural vs Urban, where I live (secret location near York ), I am in the countryside and within easy reach of the city.
But generally, I think many would agree, that city people are used to competing for space and time with other people they regularly encounter on a daily basis.
Countryside people, due to the lower frequency of people encounters and having more space, are not so aggressive on daily competition. (Generally speaking).
I do know people who have lived their entire lives in a city environment and have little to no idea what goes on outside the city walls so to speak.
Then again I also know people who have no interest at all in venturing in to big city-scapes never mind wishing to live in one.

If your world is one or the other then your views are going to be tailored to that position. And you'll notice big differences/divides between people.

Wonder if your secret location isn't far away from mine?

But yes, if one looks hard enough there is division in all walks of life however you are probably right the those that live in the city have to compete more for other peoples time. Life in a village is a lot slower paced.