Sorry City Folks, You Won't Understand These 17 Things Unless You're From Rural Australia

Keep your Harbour bridge, we've got the Big Bogan.

1. Saying "G'day" to everyone you pass on your walks.

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There's no getting around it — it's mandatory. And if you don't, your dad will be getting a call to discuss your rude behaviour.

2. Going on a day-long Macca's run.

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It's a two-hour round trip to your local Macca's, so you might as well make a day of it.

3. Walking home from the pub because there are no taxis or ride-shares in town.

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Nothing like a 30 minute walk to sober you up before you get home.

4. Or, having the courtesy bus drop you straight at your front door, because the driver knows your family.

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And thankfully he's a good bloke, so he won't tell them how pissed you were.

5. Trying to sneak into the one pub in town, but getting knocked back because literally everyone inside knows your age.

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From the workers having a smoke-o out front to the bartender who used to babysit you — this isn't going to work.

6. Or, trying to sneak into the same pub and it actually working because literally everyone knows you.

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"Oh, they're o'rite, I'll keep an eye on them."

7. Dressing to the nines when going to the movies because it's a ~special~ occasion.

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"Yes, I know this is a ball gown, but we're going to the movies — where else would I wear it?"

8. Waiting even longer than usual for packages to arrive.

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Don't trust the estimated shipping date, that's all I'll say on the matter.

9. Going bush for a party.

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Someone has a free hectare of land and kindling for a bonfire, it's just BYO sleeping bag.

10. And organising a deso, which is a MUST if you're not planning on staying.

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There's no plan B. It's your mate, Davo, and if he caves and get on the piss, you're just stuck out in Whoop Whoop all night.

11. Having the Chinese restaurant as the one international cuisine in town.

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And it's where you went for birthdays, anniversaries and Friday nights out with the girls.

12. Fearing and loving both the CWA ladies and the local Rotary Club.

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No one holds as much power and sway in rural Australia than these ladies and gentlemen.

13. Going on a yearly (or twice-yearly if you're lucky) shopping trip to the Big Smoke and buying all your new clothes in one go.

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Because the local boutique really doesn't have what you're looking for.

14. Or, "pretending" to learn how to drive, because you've been zipping around your family's property since you were 10.

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Well, after all, driving in a field is a smidge different than driving on the road.

15. Seeing all the Aussie wildlife in its full glory each and every day.

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When I was younger, we had an echidna who lived in our backyard called Harry and he was GLORIOUS.

16. Going to schools so small that they blended years together in composite classrooms.

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My year 3/4 class taught me a lot about how to act like a "big kid".

17. And finally, participating in weird, small town festivals that you only love because you're from there.

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The annual Rotary Rubber Ducky Race was the highlight of my year.