This is based in rural Denmark. "Rural" in Central Europe and rural in Wyoming are so dramatically different, that I can imagine this suggested paradox being ex

This is based in rural Denmark. "Rural" in Central Europe and rural in Wyoming are so dramatically different, that I can imagine this suggested paradox being extremely regional. Anecdotally speaking, I have encountered a level of paranoia in the high plains (such as Wyoming) and rural Appalachia that I've never encountered in Central Europe. I've also lived in Iowa and found it to be the friendliest place on Earth... so I think it varies a lot.