America does to me what I knew it would do: it just bumps me. The people charge at you like trucks coming down on you -- no awareness. But one tries to dodge aside in time. Bump! bump! go the trucks. And that is human contact.

Summary

This quote illustrates the author's experience of being in America, where they feel overwhelmed and lacking genuine human connection. The metaphor of trucks represents the American people who are portrayed as being oblivious and lacking awareness of others around them. The author navigates through this jostling experience, expressing a sense of being constantly bumped and lacking meaningful interactions. Overall, the quote highlights a feeling of alienation and the absence of authentic human contact in the bustling environment of America.

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