So I'd avoided this thread because i lead this sad little life and don't go anywhere.

But as an American who has been to a few different states I can say that there is a definite variance in culture between them. I've been to urban and rural location that are totally different. There is a cultural difference between where I live and a highly urbanized state, or a very small state with several metropolitan areas.

But I can also say if you think the cultural difference between my location and, say, Rye's location, is equitable to the cultural difference from, say, South Africa and Poland.... well... uh... no.