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/^t/Life in a small town is plain and easy. Time seems to pass slower so one is rarely in a hurry or feels nervous. Besides, it is said that inhabitants of small towns are more friendly and kind-hearted than big-city dwellers. There is a kind of family atmosphere, as people know one another. Just imagine a nice chat with ever-smiling shop assistant or with your neighbour. Can you think of short conversation with your neighbour when you live in a skyscraper composed of 30 floors and hundreds of flats? You must admit that you hardly know who lives next door to you. Living in a city is similar to existence in a huge labyrinth; one is trying to find a way out of it, but is condemned to stay in forever. In a megalopolis, lots of people live in a state of solitude, while in small towns there is always someone to cheer you up.