We (Himself and I) have noticed, since moving in May 2010 to a country town, that folk are much more polite here than they were in Sydney. Perhaps it's harder to be rude to someone you may know, or who is known to your family? We have noted in particular that any young folk we have been served by in shops, or had any dealings with at all, are very helpful and courteous....and they don't seem to have the 'attitude' that big city kids have. They are even nice enough to chuckle at our jokes.

Cheers
JennieG