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AIBU to think that geography is not the big differentiator people think on here?

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MasterBeth · 14/06/2026 10:07

Just seen a post on another thread where someone explains their behaviour at kids parties by saying something like "Of course, I live in a town, not a city, where behaviour is very different."

I also remember someone saying "But then I'm Welsh, and we love our Mams very much "

And people explaining why they leave their front doors unlocked "as I live in a village."

AIBU to think that none of these things are dependent on geography and you can behave at a party, love your mum or leave you door locked or unlocked wherever you live?

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TeaPot496 · 14/06/2026 10:13

Our village had a spate of dodgepots roaming around, being shifty and trying doors. Husband and I had a falling out because he insisted I was being OTT by keeping the door locked when we are in.

the80sweregreat · 14/06/2026 10:12

Of course you do all those things if you’re a decent minded person and not fallen out with your mum , but I admit that everywhere I’ve lived I’ve always locked up my front and back doors. I suppose people who live rurally or in the middle of nowhere might not, but I am very aware that where I live break ins happen and you need to be safe. So my reason for doing this is because of where I live and it’s a precaution against being burgled and most people do lock up their homes.

TeenToTwenties · 14/06/2026 10:11

i think different areas have their own norms/cultures.
And children in cities, towns and villages will have different types of childhoods due to their locations.

Overthebow · 14/06/2026 10:09

Well yes you can, and the mum comment is especially stupid, but there is some truth that different places as geographies having different behaviour and crime rates.