I felt that way until I left a large metro area for a town of 600. Kids here hold doors for older people, say excuse me and yes, sir, yes ma’am when warranted and for the most part are great.
The adults seem happier, more relaxed and more talkative than city people.
Sounds like heaven on Earth. I live in a small town, too, but it’s not as nice as that. In fact, it has all the drawbacks of a city.