Hi European here.

I always heard America is pretty competitive and that the people are very direct/speak their mind.

I’m quite the sensitive person, so I was wondering if it could be hard for me if I would ever go to America and if I needed to become more “tough”.

And would someone like me even be welcomed or would I be rejected?

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The country will kill you quicker than the people. If you do come, remember this place is MASSIVE, the biggest mistake tourists make is going exploring natural spaces. If you aren’t prepared, didn’t bring a compass, and can’t navigate by tree moss and the sun, then it is extremely easy to wander off, and never be found. If the road you are on suddenly switches from asphalt to gravel or dirt, you want to stop your car immediately, consult your navigation, and a damn atlas just in case, and turn back towards the nearest shreds of civilization. Exposure to the elements in this country can be, and frequently is, lethal. The less said about the wildlife the better, but if you’re in a car you’re mostly safe.

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Ah the first time you drive past a herd of elk.

Absolutely pants shitting fear. Like primal dread.

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I worked in Yellowstone for a season.

The elk had their babies during that time.

Trying to get from one of the employee dorms to the employee bar, and we got pushed off course by a mama elk.

We wound up on the employee cafeteria loading dock, as elk can’t (or won’t?) climb stairs.

We had to get rescued by park rangers.

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