Racism is real, don’t believe people who say it isn’t or it’s not a big deal.

Unless you’re white, then it isn’t real.

The Cleveland Art Museum is free to the public (other than paying to park nearby)

Pittsburgh’s rail system is free for the downtown area

The USA is huge, and individual states are huge. San Francisco and Los Angeles are both in California, but you’re not going to do a day trip from one to the other.

Our beer is great! Probably stay away from the big brands (unless Sierra Nevada is considered a big brand — they’re still great IMHO). Try to find something from a local brewery — it can be hit or miss, but more fun than finding one you like and sticking to it.

We have a lot of social services that aren’t necessarily through the federal government. Food banks come to mind — some are “proof of assistance required,” others are open to anyone who feels they need the service. There is not afaik a single interface for navigating these services though, so it can be a real pain, from what I’ve heard. But services often do exist, if you have the time to track them down.

Libraries! Free wifi is common.

If you don’t like it here, try a different part of the country. Rural town in the south is completely different than a “blue city.”

Always carry a litter bag in your car.

The Superbowl is the best time to go to Costco or other super busy venues. Most people are at home eating fried shit and drinking crappy beer.