You need a sense of humor. The U.S. is a circus of contradictions. You’ll find a 24-hour Walmart next to a yoga studio that charges $50 for a class. You’ll see a giant plastic cowboy statue advertising a bank. Embrace it. Don’t get mad when the portions are big enough to feed a small village.
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You also need patience. Especially at the airport. After you land, you’ll wait in a line that’s longer than the wait for a new iPhone on launch day. Keep your boarding pass and passport in your hand, not in your bag. The officer will ask why you’re visiting. Don’t say “to find myself.” Say “to eat a bagel.” It works.
Finally, bring an empty water bottle. You can fill it after security. American airports sell bottles of water for $6 because they know you’re thirsty. They are clever, those airport shops.
