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?
Depends on where, the midwest can be very indirect. To the point where it’s often mocked. We’re also very nice, and the thick accent Minnesota is known for is often played up and exagerated for comedic effect. You gotta go pretty far north in order to hear the accents you hear in Fargo.
What I do often hear is that Americans can be very curious, especially about foreigners. I think it’s simply because America is massive… it’s genuinely difficult to leave it. Most people don’t have passports, most don’t have the time or funds for a flight out of the country. You will be incredibly unique in a lot of America. Curiosity might get the better of a lot of people and that’ll translate to being more direct.
Depending on the person you’re talking to that can be good or bad.