I've spent a lot of time in big US cities and more rural parts of the country. I had culture shock going to stores in the rural areas, because the friendly cus

I've spent a lot of time in big US cities and more rural parts of the country. I had culture shock going to stores in the rural areas, because the friendly customer service attitude appeared to be much less fake. People didn't feel as rushed. They took a little extra time to have genuine communication. It drove me crazy, because I was accustomed to the efficiency of city retail, but I've come to appreciate it.