Tag: community-culture

I grew up in a dense coastal city where grocery stores were downstairs and public transit ran all night. Last month I moved to a small town for a calmer pace and cheaper rent. The quiet is great and but I'm still adjusting to shops closing early and people recognizing me after one visit. I'm finding that meeting folks happens through community events instead of bumping into strangers on the sidewalk. I also notice conversations last longer, and small talk feels more sincere. For those who've made this switch, what surprised you most, good or bad? Did you find new routines that helped you feel at home? Any etiquette or unwritten rules I should learn? I'm pretty new to this and don't want to overcomplicate it. If there are pitfalls you ran into, those would be super helpful to hear too. For context, I live with a roommate and we share most things. Money's not unlimited, so I'm prioritizing simple stuff I can actually stick with. I'm in a small town, so options are limited and shipping can be slow. I'm pretty new to this and don't want to overcomplicate it. I'm in a small town, so options are limited and shipping can be slow. I work full-time and squeeze this in around dinner and bedtime. If there are pitfalls you ran into, those would be super helpful to hear too. I learn best from step-by-step examples or what you'd repeat if you started over.