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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Mike McLellan's System to Learn About a Town


     Do you really want to experience a community or learn about a city, an area or even a nation? Use my system: 1) Go to a butcher shop and ask the butcher to tell you about meat and his work. In Ireland (or other UK countries) you will earn about black and white pudding (or haggis in Scotland) and a whole lot more. The butchers know everyone and they love what they do.
     2) Get a haircut. The center of gossip and information in any town is the barbershop. You will learn about politics, sociology, and economics. You will meet locals on their own turf.
     3) Make an appointment with the local clergy. They know what life is like and love to talk.
     4) One thing I can do and many cannot, is to visit a service club like Rotary or Kiwanis or even the Chamber of Commerce. They will gladly welcome you.
     These, in my opinion, are more informational than any of the major sights.
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