That was kind of my assumption from your comment. I also grew up rural poor, and felt that community bond. But also being a poor adult in the city I can tell you it is significantly different.

Out of curiosity, urban, suburban, or rural?

It's not just Dundalk. Living in Baltimore taught me as long as your flashers are on you can park anywhere. My theory around turn signals is that it is a response to people not letting you merge etc if you use it.