I grew up in a city of 300k, I lived in a town of 7k, and now I live in a city of 1m.
The 1million city is like a village...everyone does know everyone!!! I'm not sure why either, but it is unofficially the "worlds biggest country town". It's warmer and by the sea and wealthier with a very rich cultural scene, maybe that has something to do with the different vibe.
The city of 300k? No one knew anyone. I went to 3 different highschools and even I knew hardly anyone. The culture was cliquey, folks didn't party and socialise and play sports constantly like they do where I live now.
The size of the place (extremes excepted) really doesn't translate into how many people you know, in my experience.
But I am sure that folks in Waterloo/Evansdale and surrounds, who use and sell meth, DO know each other, or at least OF each other, for that reason. We also have Facebook now which has added another level to social interaction.
Methheads know other methheads. This sort of underground, illegal, but pervasive hobby causes all sorts of folks to come in contact, that normally wouldn't. :twocents:
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