There’s  a big difference between growing up in a small country town and a big city. The things we do for entertainment, along with our way of handling situations, can really set us apart. Everyone is impacted in some way by their environment. That’s just a normal part of life.

Here are 10 obvious clues that that someone grew up in a small town in Kentucky:

10. Alarm Clocks
Steve Seelby
The best alarm clock is the one that crows.
9. Rain is in the Air
Khaleej
We not only feel it coming, we smell it too.
8. Natural Sense of Smell
Wiki
Leather, fresh flowers, and fresh cut hay are comfort scents.
7. Directions are More Personal
Wiki
Country folk say things like, "Next to the ole’ water tower on River Road by VA". Instead of, "set your GPS to this address and push enter".
6. Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
Mountain Bike
We know the difference and likely learned it the hard way.

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5. We have Fishing Smarts
WN
We usually know where to find the best fishing spots, and bait using only a flashlight, shovel, and bucket.
4. Cities Always Seem Noisy
Wiki
There's no comparison between the hustle and bustle of the city and peaceful nights in the country.
3. Television Shows Aren't the Same
Wiki
There will never be a satisfactory replacement for Dukes of Hazard.
2. A Garden is a Need
C. McLaughlin
We have some type of garden, be it flowers, vegetables, fruits, or all the above, and you tend it yourself.
1. Home Canning Replaces Store Bought
Wiki
They begin in our kitchen pressure cooker… or that of our Mother/Grandmother.

Now there are a lot of other ways to tell if someone is from the city or a small town. These 10 were just off the top of my head, from being raised in a small town myself. There are plenty more ways to tell if someone is from the country, but it wouldn’t be fair for me to give them all away. However, if anyone would like to throw out their thoughts on any obvious giveaways, please feel free to share in the comments below!

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