I think the emphasis was on being prepared. If you grow up in the area surrounded by people who know the area, you'll do fine. If you're casually wandering in

I think the emphasis was on being prepared. If you grow up in the area surrounded by people who know the area, you'll do fine. If you're casually wandering into an area like that coming from San Francisco or London expecting a fun weekend, you may very well pass out or worse.