It’s a vibe you get from the locals. You feel like you’ve left the world of domesticated dogs and are surrounded by coyotes.
15 years ago Mrs. R2 and I stopped in Memphis on our way home. We were enjoying the sites on Beale Street. During the day. Even then, I knew that was no place to be when the sun went down.
Situational awareness. If one does not have that, they will easily get into trouble